Snapshots of a Wedding

This story about a man named Kegoletile, who has impregnated two women, Neo and Mathalta, is a tale about a mans choice between the woman he loves and the woman he marries for financial gain. Neo, who has been educated and holds an office job, is a very rude young woman who looks down her nose at other people in her village who are not educated. She is spoiled and mean, and extremely lazy. Mathalta, on the other hand, is a kind woman who is uneducated, but has a good heart. Kegoletile is clearly in love with and dedicated to Mathalta, but makes the economic decision to marry Neo. This story, while steeped in traditions regarding the marriage ceremony in Africa, is completely applicable in today's society. In fact, Kegoletile is even ordered to pay child support, a trend which has not always been around in the United States. The main theme of this story was that money cannot buy happiness.