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Characterization


Characterization is the character analysis of the actors and actresses that are involved in the play, Harvest of Corruption. This analysis is based on the role they play, what they say and what other characters say about them. Let’s discuss them one after the other.

Aloho

·        Aloho is a flat character in the play.
·        She is an applicant who has searched for job for so long after graduation. Her search for employment brought her to Jabu.

·        She is first presented as a born-again Christian lady; however, her desperacy for job makes her compromise her faith. This is illustrated in her dialogue with Ogeyi:
“(She frowns at Ogeyi.) God’s time! God’s time! When will
that God’s time come? Do you want me to die a wretch
waiting for God’s time?...”pg. 9  
         
·        She is emotionally and mentally flexible. This is illustrated in how Ochuole could make her do what is against her religious faith for employment opportunity.

·        She is naïve and obstinate, unwilling to learn the easy way. This is illustrated in how she refuses to heed the several warning and advice of Ogeyi, trying to warn her to desist from having anything doing with Ochuole, knowing the kind of life she lives right from school. See what Ogeyi has to say about her:
“…so you are not prepared to listen to advice ehn!”pg. 37
“(Infuriated.) Obstinate girl! You are really determined to kill yourself…”pg. 44

·        she is a carefree character who never looks before she leaps


·        she eventually ends up being a prey of Ochuole's devilish device.  CLICK HERE FOR THE NEXT CHARACTER



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