It is a story with a powerful message that encourages reflection on the divide between social classes.
The mentality of the most privileged versus the most unfortunate. Optimism versus pessimism.
Ekemini is seen as a good person because of her good deeds, but she even has her doubts when she learns about human nature.
On the other hand, Ubong is the most sensible, witnessing the duality that exists in human nature and still believing in goodness.