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Mariatu’s Father
When Mariatu relocates to London, she and Yabom stay in Mariama’s apartment. Originally from Sierra Leone, Mariama helps raise the funds for Mariatu’s first prosthetic hands. While Mariama feels somewhat disappointed when Mariatu chooses to leave London for Toronto—especially after the effort she made to arrange for Mariatu’s stay and prosthetics—Mariatu eventually helps her understand that prosthetics don’t suit her lifestyle. Mariama’s generosity is one part of the supportive network that aids Mariatu throughout her journey.
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Mariama Character Timeline in The Bite of the Mango
The timeline below shows where the character Mariama appears in The Bite of the Mango. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 15
...encourages her and Yabom to explore the city while they settle in. They stay in Mariama’s apartment, a Sierra Leonean woman who moved to London before the war and helped raise...
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One evening, Yabom and Mariama confront Mariatu—they’ve learned about Bill. It turns out that Bill does intend to adopt Mariatu...
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Chapter 16
Before leaving London, Mariatu proves to Yabom, David, and Mariama that she doesn’t need prosthetic hands to live her life—she’s adapted to her amputations and...
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