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MESSAGE OF THE PLAY The playwright advices that: Government workers should be diligent in executing their responsibilities. Carelessness and irresponsibility can have serious consequences. Their mistakes usually affect innocent citizens. People who make mistakes should be accountable for their...

This reflects human behavior—people often avoid taking responsibility for their own mistakes and in most cases, they blame the Devil for it. IDENTITY CRISIS AND AWARENESS Juma is portrayed as a person who is aware of who he is and what he wants. Although his death is accidental and there are...

This also represents a political system where those in the government are enjoying the national cake as though they are in heaven. And when it happens that someone who is not their favorite gets into the system, they try as much as possible to bring him down at any cost. Ziraili: You will go...

THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE PLAY FATE AND HUMAN DESTINY. The play presents the idea that whatever happens to human beings whether good or bad, there are supernatural powers behind it. This raises the question: Are human lives controlled by fate or choice? Traditionally, death is seen as...

CHARACTERIZATION JUMA HAMISI He was a fisherman from Bagamoyo. When he was still on earth he was involved in fishing as his occupation. As he says “I was a fisherman” pg 23. He also reports that it is at the fish market where he met his death. He says “That’s where I met with my accident. I was...

INTRODUCTION THE TITLE OF THE PLAY. The play “A Taste of Heaven” is a powerful satirical work that uses humor and fantasy to address serious issues in religious sphere. Systems of power—whether earthly or divine—are flawed, and individuals often suffer because of these flaws. The title “A taste...

PLOT SUMMARY The play is divided in three scenes and set in heaven, where Ziraili (an angel responsible for taking people’s souls) is working with records of human deaths. A serious error occurs: a man who was supposed to die (John Houghton) is still alive, while another (Juma Hamisi) has...

Written by Farouk Topan 1970 Translated by Martin Mkombo 1980 Published by Mkuki na Nyota 2023 Analysed by Samson Mwita (Samwitason) CHARACTERS ZILAILI: Soul – taking angel SIRAFILI: Resurrection angel. JIBURILI: Worker angel. MUNKARI: Record angel. SATAN: Chief Devil. JUMA HAMISI...

POOR PARENTAL CARE In An Enemy of the People, Thomas Stockmann is often presented as a moral hero, but a closer look reveals weaknesses in his role as a parent. His behavior toward his children, reflects elements of poor parenting, particularly in neglect, misplaced priorities, and lack of...

POSITION OF WOMEN A woman is portrayed as a person with a firm stand. Petra is a good case in point here. Throughout the story she stands with her father fighting for truth over lies. For example, her dismissal is to be in effect at the end of the term but she decides otherwise. “Mrs. Busk sent...

CLASSES In An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen presents a sharp conflict between two social classes, especially the ruling (upper) class and the middle/lower class, to expose how power and class interests shape truth, justice, and morality. The theme of classes reveals that society is deeply...

Doctor Stockmann but after being manipulated by Peter the Mayor it turns against him and ideally simply becomes the mouthpiece of the ruling class. This is a real obstacle of development. They refuse to print the article presented by Dr. Stockmann but they accept to print a false article brought...

BUIDING THE FUTURE In the play the theme of building the future is central and is presented mainly through Dr. Stockmann’s struggle to create a healthier, truthful and morally upright society. However, his efforts face serious resistance from individuals and institutions that prioritize...

THEMES BAD LEADERSHIP. Bad leadership has always proved to be the main obstacle of development in many developing countries. The presence of leaders who prioritize personal interests over public interests is a big problem. The theme of bad leadership is powerfully revealed by the actions of...

MR HOVSTAD: He is the editor of the Herald. He promises Dr. Stockmann to print his article in his newspaper and alert the people about the pollution. He says “You’ve no objection, I take it to our putting a short paragraph about it in The Herald Doctor?” pg 20 He is a hypocrite. Mr. Hovstad...

CAPTAIN HORSTER: He is a ship’s master. He works as a captain of a ship owned by Mr. Vik although he is later dismissed from his job for supporting Dr. Stockmann. He is liberal minded. Unlike others who are swayed by the so-called public opinion, he stands for what he believes is right. Even...

CHARACTERISATION DR THOMAS STOCKMANN: He is the protagonist of the story. He believes that truth should be revealed no matter the consequences. However, he is also idealistic, emotional and sometimes arrogant. As he declares “I’m perhaps the strongest man in the world! Pg 114 He is a Town...

A party’s like a sausage machine – it minces all the brains up together and turns them out as fat- heads and block-heads. Pg 98 Party leaders are like hungry wolves –”pg 112 Personification It’s a very old friend – it’s seen me through many a storm up north. (referring to his pipe) pg 11 The...

SETTING The general setting of the play is Norway in 1882 but it can still represent any other country where the issues exposed are relevant especially African countries. Specifically, there are minor setting in which each act takes place revealing the central ideas of the play. ACT I...

Aslaksen and Hovstad influence the crowd to support Peter the Mayor. When Dr. Stockmann tries to present his report, he is prevented from speaking about the Baths. Frustrated and angry, he shifts his speech and begins criticizing society itself. He declares that the majority is ignorant and...