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Antonia's Line
Eldridge 2022-01-21 08:02:43
After World War II, Antonia returned to her hometown with her 16-year-old daughter Daniele. Soon, the employee who had been rescued by her "Stupid Mouth" came to defect and became a new member of the "family". Later, Daniele rescued the demented female who was about to be raped by his brother Pitai and took her home. Farmer Buss also became a member of the "family" after being rejected from pursuing Antonia. Danielle grew up to become a painter. Although she did not want to get married, she became pregnant after having sex with the brother of the prostitute Letta, and gave birth to daughter Tereser. Leta joined the "family" with several children. Pitai returned from the army and raped Tyrese. Antonia punished him severely. In the 1960s, Tyrese’s daughter Salah was born, and Antonia’s life came to an end...
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Verteller: "Like seeks like," Antonia said.
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Verteller: Days turned into weeks, then into years. Antonia planted, Danielle painted, the fields turned green, then brown again.