Character Analysis
Mavis is Beatrice-Joanna's sister, who lives in Northern Province with her husband and two children. Although she can't bring herself to turn Beatrice-Joanna away when she comes to her for help and protection, Mavis can't help but wish that her sister would find somewhere else to go. She's worried—and rightly so—that housing Beatrice-Joanna will put her own family in danger.