At several momentsin the play, the playwright does not clarify if the soldiers who commit brutal acts of rape and murder are rebel soldiers or if they represent the government military. Why do you think the playwright decided to make this omission?

Who is the more dynamic character, Mama Nadi or Christian? Why? Support your response with evidence from the play.

Analyze the character of Josephine. Why does she treat Sophie and Salima so badly? What is behind her outbursts about her father? Support your responses with evidence from the play.