Death and the King's Horseman Gender Quotes

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Quote #10

But I am sure you have searched her clothing as you would never dare touch your own mother. And there are these two lizards of yours who roll their eyes even when I scratch. (5.68)

Elesin is angry at the liberty the British guards have likely taken in searching Iyaloja. Even while he doesn't seem to have a ton of respect for the other women around him, he seems to at least have some for Iyaloja. What do you think the reason for this is?