The Samaritan Study Guide Notes on Themes Act 4 Scene 2

The Samaritan Study Guide Notes on Themes Act 4 Scene 2

Issues and Thematic Concerns in The Samaritan Act 4 Scene 2  1. Corruption and Selfishness Corruption prevails in Maracas and is being perpetrated by people like Seymour who believe in misuse of municipality resources to get themselves off the hook.  Seymour says that for them to avoid Baneta express prison then they have to get money so as to fight their way out (P.121). Jaden who is a judge displays his corrupt nature when he proposes that the only way to influence the innovative teacher is by getting the boxes of chocolate as incentives (P.127). 2. Impunity and Abuse of office Jaden displays impunity when he gives alternatives on how to influence the case the municipal administration is facing. He gives examples like getting friendly people to lodge the case against them, and determine the case in their favor or even buy time through endless adjournments (P.124). Elsewhere he thinks of the principle of double jeopardy. He says that they should initiate prosecutions in order to pre-empt an…

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