Portrayal of Characters and Characterisation in The Samaritan
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1. Mossi
a. Insensitive
When Bembe talks of Sugar levels rising he suggests that he takes some more salts (P. 38).
b. Ignorant and Uninformed
He does not understand what is meant by municipal capture (P. 39). He doesn’t even understand cyber bullying and how it functions.
c. Ruthless and violent
He operates with gangsters. For instance, he has a black man who heads the Red Eagle Gang. He wants the gang to burn tyres in every corner of the Maracas. He says that he leaves thunder and smoke in his wake (P. 45-46).
d. Corrupt
Mossi claims that he is accused of many crimes, particularly municipal capture (P.
39).
e. Hypocritical
Mossi instructs Bembe that they should deny ever having rejected to reward the student’s app at Sagrada Secondary school. He should indicate before the public that they are finalizing arrangements to give the prize and also mainstream the use of the app in the running of the municipality to enhance transparency and accountability.
f. Treacherous
The deputy to the Mayor and Ted are said to be mobilizing members of the chambers to open a debate that will result in a vote of no confidence against the mayor (P. 44).
Role of Mossi
He brings out themes of intimidation, blackmail, and corruption.
His plan to attack the opponent group builds the plot.
We see irony, satire, and foreshadow through his actions.
He builds characters such as Nicole and Bembe.
2. Bembe
a. Fearful and Pessimistic
He sees himself dead just because of the accusations (P. 38).
Bembe tells the Mayor there is a likelihood of his untimely death (P. 37).
b. Abusive
He is full of insults. He calls Ramdaye a dinosaur (P. 42).
Bembe suggests that they get someone to steal the school generator and pin in on
Nicole then tell the judge to put her in (P. 47).
3. Harvester
a. Defensive
He defends himself before Mossi that he is being accused of many crimes of abuse of office. He wonders even where people are getting such classified information (P. 38).
b. Schemer
He says that they should scheme carefully. He further states that Discretion is the better part of Valour (P.44).
c. Cautious
He says that they should scheme carefully. He further states that Discretion is the better part of Valour (P.44).
Role of Bembe
He builds Mossi’s character traits through their conversation.
He brings out aspects of blackmail and corruption.
He also exposes styles of irony, satire, and metaphors.