Question

Why does Ammu marry Baba?

• A. For love
• B. To escape her oppressive home life
• C. For wealth and status
• D. To move abroad

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To escape her oppressive home life

Ammu marries Baba mainly to escape her father Pappachi’s abusive household. However, the marriage proves disastrous as Baba is an alcoholic and abusive, forcing Ammu to return to Ayemenem with her children.