Houseboy

The story is told from the houseboy's point of view, which offers a unique lens on power and exploitation. Did this narrative choice deepen the emotional impact or limit the scope?

The lack of direct protest made me question whether silence in oppressive systems is complicity or survival. How did others interpret his responses—or lack thereof?

This perspective feels both personal and political. I'm curious whether Oyono aimed to humanize the colonized or critique the colonial power structures more broadly.