The Wish

Why doesn't Aksionov wish to return to his family at the end of the story?

Not even a single member ofAksionov'sfamily was concerned about his well-being when he was at his lowest.Along with the judges of the court even his wife did not trust him.Hewas imprisoned for the crime he did not commit.With time he learnt to forgive people, but he did not forget their mistreatment.

Why did the speaker receive thousands of good wishes cards and gifts from all over the world?

The speaker receives thousands of good wishes cards and gifts from all over the world for her fast recovery as well as to encourage and strengthen her.

What does the poet mean by the awakening age"?

Ben Okri's poetry "The Awakening Age" is a poem of optimism. The author has expressed his wishes for all the unfortunate Nigerians in this poetry, who were torn apart by the destructive civil war that raged for three essential years. With the start of civil peace, when everyone would be able to go into the new world of the awakened era, the poet wishes for their happiness.The poet hopes that all of these unhappy and dispersed Nigerians will have a vision of a better future, one that is full...