Othello --- plot setting and themes In the opening, Rodrigo, a rich man, is seen conversing with Lago. He complains to Lago who is an ensign, asking why is it that he has not told him about the secret marriage between Desdemona and Othello. Desdemona is the daughter of Senator Brabantio and Othello is a… Continue reading Othello — plot setting and themes
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Scene summary of Harvest of Corruption
SCENE ANALYSIS OF HARVEST OF CORRUPTION SCENE ONE OF HARVEST OF CORRUPTION In the secretariat complex Aloho, a young graduate, is seen searching desperately for job vacancies in the ministry of External Relations in Jabu. As she was standing at the Ministry’s notice board, she sees Ochuole, her classmate in the University. Surprised to see… Continue reading Scene summary of Harvest of Corruption
Harvest of Corruption by Frank Ogodo Ogbeche
Harvest of Corruption by Frank Ogodo Ogbeche Introduction to the play, Harvest of Corruption by Frank Ogodo Ogbeche The play, Harvest of Corruption is written to condemn the ills of the contemporary Nigerian society. As a satire, the play illustrates how corruption like a canker worm has eaten deep into the fabrics of our society,… Continue reading Harvest of Corruption by Frank Ogodo Ogbeche
Blood of a Stranger – Characterization
CHARACTERISATION OF THE DRAMA, THE BLOOD OF A STRANGER SOKO Soko is the chief priest of Mando land whose words are considered as the words of the gods and the ancestors. Hence, Mando people believe his words to be true. Contrarily, he takes the opportunity to deceive the land with selfish lies. He tells them… Continue reading Blood of a Stranger – Characterization
Blood of a Stranger – THEMES, DRAMATIC TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PLAY
Blood of a Stranger - THEMES, DRAMATIC TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PLAY THEMES Religious evil – This is evident in Soko’s character of lying to the whole village that the gods spoke to him about the coming of a stranger. Likewise, the use of humans for sacrifice. Substance of abuse – The drama also exhibits… Continue reading Blood of a Stranger – THEMES, DRAMATIC TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PLAY
Blood of a Stranger – SUMMARY OF THE STORY
THE SUMMARY OF THE STORY ACT 1, SCENE ONE Maligu, the king’s adviser, stands in front of the cave waiting for Soko, the chief priest, to come out. The chief priest of the land is supposed to be sleeping in the cave every night to atone for the sins of the people, but, Soko stays… Continue reading Blood of a Stranger – SUMMARY OF THE STORY
Blood of a Stranger — Plot
About the Playwright Raymond Caleb Ayodele, alias “Dele”, born in Freetown on March 27, 1948 Freetown. Charley was a Sierra Leonean writer and playwright in English and Krio language. He studied in Freetown and London and worked for the Ministry of Education. He was also a playwright and director. Co-founder of the Tabule Theatre. Dele… Continue reading Blood of a Stranger — Plot
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