Kadiye and the Swivel Chair
Kadiye sits down in the swivel chair that Igwezu had sent his father for his customers. This imagery shows how Igwezu worked hard to fulfill his promise to his father about the chair, he has kept his word. And, now a man sits upon this chair who has corrupted his word to his people as Kadiye has stolen the sacrifices of the villagers for his own food.
Washing the Beggar's Feet
We see the imagery of Alu washing the blind Beggar's feet after he enters their home. She then puts ointment on them. This imagery creates the visual representation of caring for the poor of the earth, that though they could deny him entry and send him on his way, they choose to live out their love for those who have nothing by washing and treating the Beggar's feet.
Darkness
The final imagery of Igwezu and the Beggar talking about the deep darkness of the swamp represents the darkness that is before Igwezu now in his life. He has had everything stolen from him, and he now wanders through his life in complete darkness.
Two Rivers
We hear the story of Makuri and Alu's wedding night and how they set out to make love for the first time where two rivers meet. It is beautiful imagery that creates a great depth of connection for the characters; only that it is trampled by the fact that Alu fell in the swamp and Makuri bruised her ribs trying to get her out.
