Characterisation in The Samaritan Act 3 Scene 3

characterisation notes on The Samaritan Act 3 Scene 3
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Character Portrayal and Characterization in The Samaritan Act 3 Scene 3 

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1. Mayor Mossi

a. Optimistic

When Bembe says they are doomed, he tells him to never say die. This world belongs to fighters (P 99).

b. Sarcastic

Mossi says this is the image of his Lordship Justice Ian Jaden, the lowest wretch that ever sat on the bench in maracas Municipality (p.111).

c. Manipulative 

He manipulates the judge into agreeing to support him (P 105).

2. Bembe 

a. Schemer

He plans on the counter attack of Ramdaye’s group.

b. Coward 

His stomach has been running since The Samaritan came to town (P. 99).

He prefers to die than to be a prisoner (P. 99).

c. Sarcastic

Bembe sarcastically asks questions to Jaden, A whole judge in this kind of scandal? (P.108). Did they introduce specially trained cats (P.110).

Bembe further mocks Jaden by saying he will rush to the police station and send officers to arrest him and have him record a statement concerning the matter (P.111). 

3. Jaden

a. Organized

He removes his eye glasses and places them on the table methodically (P. 103).

b. Keen 

He takes his time to reflect on the Mayor’s demand. We are told; he puts on his glasses and closes his eyes thoughtfully (P. 104).

c. Corrupt

He is manipulated through intimidation by the Mayor and Bembe until he gives in (P.112).

He recalls that indeed he had been involved in the project of supplying rats and cats in the Orchard farm so that he has some money just like any other person.

d. Fearful

Jaden is scared and even says his ulcers are now more painful than ever after hearing about the impending case (P.112).

e. Selfish

He amassed a lot of land in a plan together with Ivy and other Municipal council members so that he can retire early and enjoy his wealth (P.112).


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