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The plot follows the family of Mr. Ocran. The central conflict arises when the children, James and Adwao, decide they want to pursue careers in the arts—specifically painting and dancing—rather than the "respectable" professions their parents desire, such as law or medicine. The play explores themes of:
The father’s obsession with secure jobs stems from his experience of colonial economic exploitation. He fears poverty. His rigidity is born of trauma, not malice.
KWAME: (smiling) They're all fine, thanks. And yours?
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