Nhamo Reflection (post #2)

In Nervous Conditions, Nhamo dies, as we all know (or at least she mentions it a hundred times). I want to reflect on what impact he had towards other characters, and how he, although he was a jerk, was an excellent student. Nhamo isn't liked by most of the characters, except maybe Jeremiah. One of the first memories of him, by Tambu, was of him beating his sister for not doing what he's told. Another memory is his gloating. Since these memories are all from Tambu, we can clearly tell that she does not like her brother. Neither does her younger sister, Netsai. Netsai, in fact, openly admitted that she doesn't like Nhamo.
Although, by this he is put out to be a jerk, he is a very good student. He loved reading books and always graduates top of his class. He also picked up a totally new language (English) within a few months. Nhamo is the next provider in the family, meaning he has to work hard to provide. I feel that that is a tough goal and weight to carry on your shoulders. I feel that Nhamo takes that goal seriously because he does well in school and is able to succeed. Until he dies, I feel that he pulls his weight and succeeds so that his family can be provided for.