Themes in The Samaritan Act 4 Scene 1 Notes
Issues and Thematic Concerns in The Samaritan Act 4 Scene 1 1. Religion Harvester claims that he has been doing his Christian duty as a leader to obey Mayor Mossi; he says that he will be crucified for the things the Mayor tells him to do (P. 115). His whole family- wife, children and himself- are fasting and praying, trusting God to get him out of the mess and that God hasn't failed the innocent (P.115). 2. Abuse of Office and Misuse of Power Mayor Mossi has instructed lawyers acting for the municipal council to file cases against Hon. Ramdaye, Hon. Seymour, Hon. Ted and Hon. Basdeo and jail them as soon as is legally possible (P.115). Harvester testifies that Hon. Mossi has been behind all the wrongs he has conducted including stealing (P.115). 3. Corruption Jaden says that he can't convict Hon. Basdeo and Hon. Ramdaye since he has benefited from them and had paid him shares of company that the municipal council is suing (P.116). Jaden reveals that judges do not operate in a vacuum.…
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