THE MARTYRS

"THE MARTYRS" by Bernardo unfolds on a crisp January morning that irrevocably alters the life of Abagana. Mercy, a young and naive mother unprepared for the weighty responsibility of motherhood, braves the harmattan cold to reach Saint Luke’s Convent. She carries a child, swaddled in a warm shawl, a testament to her struggle with the realities of single parenthood. The narrative emphasizes the arduous nature of raising a child alone, particularly for a mother without a support system. As Mercy journeys, burdened by guilt and the realization that her child deserves better than the mistreatment she contemplates, the profound emotional toll of her situation becomes evident. The act of leaving her child at the convent signifies a pivotal moment, driven by her internal conflict and the overwhelming challenges she faces.