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This quote introduces Fiela, the titular character in the story, who is a “Coloured” (multiracial) farmer in South Africa who discovers and raises a white foundling whom she calls Benjamin. One of Fiela’s defining features is her strong faith in the Christian God, and her belief in omens intermingles with her strong religious beliefs. This quote is also noteworthy for introducing the ostriches, which are an essential part of how Fiela makes a living on her property in Wolwekraal, and which become a subplot that parallels the novel’s main story.
As both a parent and a farmer, Fiela’s role is…