10. Explanation of part 8

Explanation:

 

Kezia's father had hit her with a ruler without even caring to listen to her. She lay there crying and pondering what was her mistake. She had been excited about making the gift. But it had ended up in a really difficult situation for her. As usual, her grandmother stays up consoling her. She wrapped Kezia up in a warm shawl and rocked her in the rocking-chair. Children love to rock in the chair as it easily puts their mind at ease and can help them sleep. Kezia, who is already scared and confused, holds on to her dear grandmother's soft body for support and warmth.

 

Kezia, who was only scared of her father's presence until a while ago, slowly starts hating him. She questions as to why God had to make a character called 'father'. She did not understand the purpose they serve. As long as she could remember, she had never received the warmth or understanding that she craved for in her father. Her grandmother consoles her by saying that she might forget about the incident after a tight night's sleep. It might not matter in the morning. She also gives her a handkerchief to wipe away her tears and blow her nose, as Kezia had been crying for a long time. Her grandmother also sadly recalls that she had tried to explain that Kezia was making a surprise for him, and it was not on purpose that she tore the papers. But when anger blinds one's eyes, it is very difficult to look for emotions and logic.

 

 

Although her grandmother had consoled her, saying that the incident might fade away, Kezia remembered every bit of it. It had affected her mind so much. The trauma affects the little child so much that every time she faced her father, her hands automatically tied behind her back. Her face becomes red whenever she remembers the episode of getting beaten up by her father.

 

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