IntroductionA family comprises a group of existing or non-existent parents and children living together in the same environment. The simple definition also summarizes people related by blood or marriage. The family institution implies a particular intimacy and loyalty towards the people involved. Love refers to the expression of passionate affection towards other individuals. Love describes elements of personal attachments with deep affection attached. This occurs among closely valued people which include parents, friends and relatives. The connection between family members originates from the expression of love and attachment. Family members describe love in different ways, which revolve around immediate concerns. “Weep Not Child” by Ngugi wa Thiongo shows a connection between characters through themes of love and family institutions. The presentation of the narrative revolves around an individual through the point of view of a protagonist. This shows a cordial connection with the soul in the community of the individual. The story focuses on the exploration of different narratives within a single context. The narrative avoids cultural documentation through the presentation of some minor plots. The settings include important characters such as Ngotho, Mwihaki, njoroge and Mr. Howlands. Ngugi shows the family bond of loving elements through Njoroge's father. This is further illustrated through the love story between Njoroge and Mwihaki. The different viewpoints illustrate deep attachments to goals to provide a community of mind. This article will attempt to explore the dominant elements that connect characters through family pillars and romance. This exploration constitutes the discussion of individual character…middle of paper…unique attachment translates into a good relationship in the family. Njoroge extends the family bond to Mwihaki with a different attitude. Shows intimate love for Mwihaki considering a possible sister-brother relationship. Work Cited Ngũgĩ, wa T. Weep Not, Child. London: Penguin Classics, 2010. Print.McCann, Jeanne. Family love. iUniverse, 2002. Print.Montgomery, Marilyn J. & Sorell, Gwendolyn T. “Differences in Love Attitudes Across Stages of Family Life,” Family Relations: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies, 46.1 (1997): 55-61.Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Don't cry, little girl. Heinemann, 1987. Print. Rohner, Ronald P and Robert A. Veneziano. “The Importance of Fatherly Love: History and Contemporary Evidence.” Review of general psychology. 5.4 (2001): 382-405. Print.Sheen, Fulton J. Children and parents. New York: eBook, 2014. Print.