SECTION A: African Drama
DELE CHARLEY: The Blood of a Stranger
Examine the theme of deceit and intrigue in the drama.
Explanation
The required answers should include:
i. The play’s concern with the encounter between Mando land and Whitehead.
ii. Deceit and intrigue as the essential thematic focus of the play.
iii. Maligu, Soko, Kindo and Whitehead’s engagement in a game to outsmart each other.
iv. Parker killing Soko; Kindo killing Parker and Whitehead; Kindo being banished.
v. Deceit and intrigue helping to enhance the plot.