How does Fugard convey the theme of anger and hatred through the different characterizations of Sam and Willie?
“How does Fugard convey the theme of anger and hatred through the different characterizations of Sam and Willie?”
Inside the society during the 1950s in South Africa, there was a major movement that was taking place known as Apartheid. This movement is to be known as the whites having total control politically and socially speaking. In other words, the discrimination towards black people. Throughout the play of Master Harold… and the Boys by Athol Fugard, the theme of anger and hatred is present. Fugard coveys this theme through the different characterizations presented of Sam and Willie. This essay will be analyzing how Fugard uses the different perspectives towards anger and hatred through the characters of Sam and Willie.
From the play we are able to see that Hally lacks the presence of his father and also the relationship due to the different ways of thinking that they have towards society. In this case, Sam takes place as the father figure for Hally. This is how Sam has been able to outdo the anger and hatred that he holds back due to the society that they live in. Sam has done various things in order for Hally’s well being such as building the kite symbolizing their friendship and allowing Hally to teach him what he has learned in school. On the other hand, Willie reacts to the anger and hatred that he resents by taking the role as a servant when directing to Hally. We are able to see this when Hally arrives form school to the Tea Room and Willie starts calling him “Master Harold”. By this we are able to notice how different the relationship between Sam and Hally from that the relation that Willie has with Hally. This is also an example of how society has forced Willie to obey any orders that Hally indicates.
Never the less, Sam also tries to go against society (apartheid) during the scene when Hally spits him. Sam feels the urge of coming back at Hally, which is against the beliefs that society has. It was normal to hear around town that a
Inside the society during the 1950s in South Africa, there was a major movement that was taking place known as Apartheid. This movement is to be known as the whites having total control politically and socially speaking. In other words, the discrimination towards black people. Throughout the play of Master Harold… and the Boys by Athol Fugard, the theme of anger and hatred is present. Fugard coveys this theme through the different characterizations presented of Sam and Willie. This essay will be analyzing how Fugard uses the different perspectives towards anger and hatred through the characters of Sam and Willie.
From the play we are able to see that Hally lacks the presence of his father and also the relationship due to the different ways of thinking that they have towards society. In this case, Sam takes place as the father figure for Hally. This is how Sam has been able to outdo the anger and hatred that he holds back due to the society that they live in. Sam has done various things in order for Hally’s well being such as building the kite symbolizing their friendship and allowing Hally to teach him what he has learned in school. On the other hand, Willie reacts to the anger and hatred that he resents by taking the role as a servant when directing to Hally. We are able to see this when Hally arrives form school to the Tea Room and Willie starts calling him “Master Harold”. By this we are able to notice how different the relationship between Sam and Hally from that the relation that Willie has with Hally. This is also an example of how society has forced Willie to obey any orders that Hally indicates.
Never the less, Sam also tries to go against society (apartheid) during the scene when Hally spits him. Sam feels the urge of coming back at Hally, which is against the beliefs that society has. It was normal to hear around town that a