Character portrayal and characterization in The Samaritan Act 4 Scene 1
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1. Jaden
a. Selfish
His actions are selfish because they are aimed to benefit him and the Municipal council (P.116).
b. Corrupt
Mayor Mossi testifies that he unwittingly entangled in the same affair of which Mayor Mossi wants him to put them in jail. He ruled in a way that betrayed his bias as an interested party in the case. He did so and received shares of this company (P.116).
c. Treacherous
He betrays the citizens of Maracus by ruling the company’s case in their favor and later receiving shares in that case (P.116).
d. Philosophical
He reasons on the basis of the principle of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people (P.118).
e. Suspicious and Insecure
Jaden thinks the Inspector of Police, Bembe must have spat on his food somewhere in the kitchen and that is why his stomach is paining out of ulcers (P.117).
Role of Jaden
Jaden brings out the absurdities in the jurisdiction, corruption, selfishness, and blackmail.
Jaden also builds styles of irony, satire, and wise saying through his conversation.
The plot of the story moves as a result of Jaden’s intention to meet the two parties from the council and conclude on how they can evade suit.
Jaden builds other characters such as Hon. Ramdaye and Mr. Basdeo.
2. Harvester
a. Gullible
He testifies that he never set to do any wrong himself. That he has never stolen intentionally done anything wrong. But he has been obeying his leader foolishly (P.115).
b. Reliable
He is entrusted with the role of collaborating with the opposition and the ruling in the Municipal council so that both parties have a mutual agreement. Jaden tells him, ‘I request that you reach out to them with this idea because I know you can(P.118-119).’
Role of Harvester
As he speaks with Jaden, he helps us see the corrupt and treacherous personality
of Jaden.
He also builds the plot as he shows his anxiety about both himself and the
Municipal council leaders.
He brings out stylistic devices such as irony and satire.