Ama Ata Aidoo captures the dynamics of sisterhood in her story
"Two Sisters." Sisters often form opinions about the others
actions. Connie believes her sister Mercy's relationships are
sinful because she is a general's mistress. Mercy, on the other
hand, believes Connie is a hypocrite because she lets her
husband cheat on her. She allows her husband to "behave the way
[he does] instead of seizing some freedom [herself]" (90). Her
husband is aware of her knowledge of his adultery, but they joke
about it. Connie is more concerned that Mercy is other woman in
another person's life. Aidoo does not say which person is wrong
or right in this story. She does not condone the actions of
either sister, but equally portrays each side of the argument.
Sisters are supposed to step into each other's lives when they
believe the other's actions are wrong. They do it because they
love and care for each other, and this love is evident through
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