Anowa's Tragic Pride In life there is a place between adolescence and adulthood where many decisions made will ultimately direct life's path. There are times when a decision is made that leads to a great life and other times it leads to a destructive path not only for one person but that affects everyone around them. In Anowa's story, the main character Anowa finds herself in the place where every decision she makes leads to a turning point in her life that sets the trap for a big end. Anowa's pride leads to her downfall and causes great pain to those around her. First, Anowa is a strange woman who refuses to get married and when she finally decides to get married, the man she chooses doesn't fit her mother's expectations, that's the problem. rift that begins the fall of Anowa. In the world literature Global Crossroads Badua tells Anowa that “Marriage is like a piece of cloth… and like a cloth; its beauty passes with wear” (Iglesias, Mays and Pierce103). Fabric signifies the strength and beauty of a marriage, but without the right consideration and care it will not last. Badua tries to tell her daughter that what may seem beautiful today may later not be so pleasant and may very well fall apart over time; but due to Anowa's pride she replies to her mother “I like mine and it's none of your business. I don't care, Mom. Didn't I tell you that this will be my wedding and not yours?” (Iglesias, Mays and Pierce103). Anowa's determination to follow through with her decision seems to be just that of many young women today who refuse to adhere to their mother's voice, and although the decision they make may be wrong, they would rather be stubborn than admit that the truth of their decision it's wrong. ......middle of paper ......I had kids, but all along he was the reason they couldn't have kids. Instead of walking away well enough, he says, “Now I know. So that's it. My husband is a woman now and he giggles” (Iglesias, Mays and Pierce155). Anowa's prideful attitude led to the death of her husband, herself, and the grief of her mother and father. Not only did it kill his manhood, but it forced him to commit suicide. In conclusion, every decision Anowa made led to her tragic end and pride was the ruler of every decision she made. Anowa's life showed how selfish, stubborn and disrespectful pride is. Anowa couldn't see how her attitude determined her altitude. If she had learned to be temperate and shown concern for others, she would not have caused pain and death to herself and others. Anowa's life teaches a valuable lesson: pride will only lead to a destructive path.