"Xala" by Sembenè Ousmane

            “Xala” opens with the announcement of a proud moment in the history of Senegal.  An African is now the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  This is a period of transition from French colonial rule to African Independence.  Leading this country is a group of businessmen, at the peak of their career with a foot in the...

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Meet the Lomans--Death Of A Salesman

“Why didn’t anyone come?” Linda Loman’s piteous, plaintive cry at Willy Loman’s funeral is perhaps the most touching moment in the play.  Even after at least thirty-five years of marriage to Willy, his wife is still clueless about her husband. She cannot understand what made him commit suicide.  “I search and search and I search, and I can’t understand it, Willy”. (Requiem) Meet...

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