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THE END
Character Analysis
Wole is a real drunk. He is lousy, poor, sluggard and very impolite. He is unlucky in gambling and betting and depends on others for money. He is greedy and selfish. He is a perpetual complainer and dresses like a typical Yoruba man.
Kofi is also a drunk like his friend Wole but, unlike Wole, he is polite, calm, thoughtful and very humorous. He is apparently the leader of the three. He is generous, curious and full of action. He is philosophically inclined. He is also greedy and dresses like a typical Ashanti man.
Hassan is also a drunk, like his colleagues. He is not as polite as Kofi but certainly a lot more polite than Wole. He is curious, full of action and optimistic. In addition, he is slippery in character and religiously-inclined but not so much as to become a fanatic. He is greedy and he dresses like a Fulani man.
The Barman is a typical bar attendant in a local bar. He is polite and charismatic. He is knowledgeable and confident. He does not trust that all of his customers will pay their bills. He wears an apron over his shirt and a short pair of trousers. He speaks English well but with the punctuations of the rather musical Calabar accent.
The old woman is old, but beautiful. She seems to have a tale to tell. She is a beggarish and haggard-looking woman who wears shaggy hair and dirty clothes. She dresses like a typical Congolese woman.
The old man is extremely old and supports himself with a walking stick. He is wise and tricky. He is shabbily dressed. He dresses like a typical Ijaw veteran warlord.
Glossary
The below expressions are either local expressions or were invented by the author. Their meanings, as used in the play, follow:
Oga: A fond way of addressing a customer at a bar.
Afer Land: An imaginary continent which typifies the continent of Africa.
Afro: An imaginary currency in use in the imaginary Afer Land.
Iroko tree: A huge Mahogany tree.
Juju Priest: A traditional pharmacist.
Moi-Moi: Bean pudding.
Agidi: Corn pudding.
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Saintmoses Eromosele
The author is a Nigerian writer, editorial consultant and community organizer born in Benin City.
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Comments
Very enthralling story and timely! eghere udumetotor | Jun 27th, 2008
The play is very interesting and I enjoyed every bit of it. You are a good writer, Saintmoses. How may we get other of your hard copies books? Keep it up.
adham Adham Tobail | Jun 27th, 2008
Dear beautiful story writer, there are many money spent for something useless
I wish you success
Adham
shakil ahmed | Jul 1st, 2008
Really excellent story. Is it real?
Thanks for the Comments Saintmoses Eromosele | Jul 3rd, 2008
Thanks Udumetotor. Thanks Adham. Thanks Ahmed. And thanks to all of you who had called to say you liked the piece. I am really honoured. Ahmed, you asked if it was real. It's obviously fiction. But the message is clear and real. Totor, you may get my books by vising amazon or write to me directly. I guess you have my contacts online. Adham, I did not get you really clearly but i suppose you are commenting on the characters in the play. Life is beautiful and we must all strive to be happy in our lives, shunning all vice, which precipitates death.
Delightful Piece Iyere Valentine Era-Imuse | Jul 3rd, 2008
You are a great writer, Saintmoses. I have been following your writings and I think highly of you. I want us to be friends. Do you mind?
Amazing! Tess | Jul 8th, 2008
In every soul there's darkness, greed, and selfish ambition to get rich, or to be on top. They are all hidden in a human heart. Some will trample someone to get there no matter what. Mr. Corruption, Death and Wole's friend are no difference. However, it all comes to the bottom line. I would ask the people who read this play...could you identify yourself in the play? Nevertheless, a man is also capable to be as honest, dignified as a servant of God, his governmennt and every part of his life.
I enjoyed it and captured the image of what you are portraying.
Thanks, and God bless with your writig.
Tess
This extreme wonderful joseph | Jul 11th, 2008
This play is very interesting, men bro keep it up.
What else can l say? you re the bomb.
joe
Thank you Tess Saintmoses Eromosele | Jul 11th, 2008
Your quasi-review was delightful and I really appreciate our friendship. You are a great friend and I hope that the future holds the best for us. Saintmoses.
That's creative Kingsley Idiagbor | Sep 11th, 2008
Saintmoses, that short story is quite creative. All that remains is for you to have a distinct style that will ring through all your write-ups. We are proud of you. Keep it up.
CRAZYSMART WRITER Hafiidhaturrahmah | Oct 2nd, 2008
u know...i always read the comments first before read the story...
and..i become more curios to read quick ur story.
and...they are right. U are very smart writer that i found directly by TIG.hehehe
You make me smile when I know Mr. Corruption died. GREAT Saintmoses....very deep touchy story.
I love to read ur book also (when u was 16)
I wrote a novel also when I was in junior high school but just for fun. hahahaha
Thx for sharing Saintmoses
Keep Writing
Warms,
aViS
^_^
Hafiid Saintmoses Eromosele | Oct 2nd, 2008
Thanks for your kind comment. I browsed your pages and noticed that you have been doing great in the promotion of knowledge in your communitites, especially on HIV/AIDS awareness. Kudos. I repect your courage and drive. Keep it up. I also noticed that you have travelled to many countries, but never Africa. Why? Would you like to visit here someday? I like to see someone like you. Once again thanks for the kind comment. It's really humbling for me. It can only spur me to greater achievements.
dear Saint Hafiidhaturrahmah | Sep 15th, 2009
nice to hear ur invitation to visit Africa
I would like to be there someday, hopefully after I graduate from my medical school, so I can do sumthing better there (not only just vacation^_^)
waiting ur new stories again friends^_^
do u have facebook
let me be yours
my facebook: avis unsoed
Avis Saintmoses Eromosele | Nov 7th, 2009
Thanks for the comment. It is always exciting to hear that ones work is appreciated from around the world. Like you requested, I have added you to my facebook. Lets chat more frequently and see how we could collaborate in our efforts to see a better world beginning from our immediate environments.
Saintmoses Eromosele | Mar 30th, 2010
Sure you can find me on facebook with me names...
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