The Blood Knot (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Athol Fugard
- First Published: 1963
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: The early 1960’s
- Setting: Korsten, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Genres: Drama, Psychological drama
- Subjects: African Americans, Discrimination, Values, 1960’s, Africa or Africans, Poverty or poor people, Brothers, South Africa or South Africans, Apartheid
- Locales: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Characters Discussed
Morris Pietersen, a “Colored” (mixed race) male of unspecified age who lives with his brother, Zachariah. One of Morris’ most important characteristics is the fact that, in contrast to Zachariah, he has light skin, light enough so that he has been able to pass for white. As a result, Morris seems to feel guilty regarding his dark-skinned brother, needing to prove to himself and Zachariah that they do indeed have a “blood knot” and that they are, in fact, tied as brothers in a valued, however troubled, relationship. An essential aspect of Morris’...
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Athol Fugard (Cyclopedia of World Authors)Athol Fugard (Dictionary of World Biography)Athol Fugard (Drama)
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