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Analysis of John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo’s “Song of a Goat”

Song of a Goat is a one-act drama which revolves around Zifa, a respected landowner afflicted with impotence by the gods. The one-act play which has four scenes features a ritualistic goat sacrifice, reminiscent of ancient religious and classical Greek practices.

Plot Summary of Wole Soyinka’s “Death and the King’s Horseman”

Death and the King’s Horseman revolves around Elesin Oba, the king’s horseman, who is required to commit ritual suicide following the death of the Alafin

Characters in John Pepper Clark’s “Song of a Goat”

The characters in Song of a Goat are Zifa, Tonye, the Masseur, Ebiere, Orukorere, Dode, and the Neighbours.

Themes in “Woza Albert!”

The title "Woza Albert" means "Come, Albert" and the play features two characters who summon a character named Albert.

Characters in “Woza Albert!”

The principal characters in Woza Albert! are Percy Mtwa and Mbongeni Ngema (the coauthors of the play), Morena, and the Interviewer.

Analysis of “Woza Albert!”

Woza Albert! is a fast-paced play of 26 scenes that provide a satirical portrayal of life during the apartheid era in South Africa.

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