Description
Wole Soyinka's sharp satire, "The Trials of Brother Jero," introduces the charismatic but fraudulent Brother Jero, a self-proclaimed prophet who preaches to devoted followers on the bustling Bar Beach of Lagos. With masterful manipulation, Jero preys on his congregation's materialistic desires for wealth, status, and power, convincing them that their dreams are within reach through his divine guidance. This vibrant and humorous play brilliantly skewers religious hypocrisy, exposing the gullibility of the masses and the cunning of those who exploit faith for personal gain. As Jero's carefully constructed world begins to unravel, the audience is treated to a rollicking comedic performance that remains one of Soyinka's most beloved and frequently staged early works.
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paperback
Dramatists Play Service Inc
Published Jan 1, 1969
76 pages
ISBN: 9780822210900
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First Published
1969
Language
eng
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