Description
Master Harold... and the Boys is a powerful and widely studied play by South African playwright Athol Fugard. Published by Oxford University Press, this drama is a prescribed set work in South African schools and is a deeply moving exploration of racism, friendship, and the legacy of apartheid.
About the Play:
Set in a tea-room in Port Elizabeth in the 1950s, the play follows a young white South African boy, Hally (Harold), and his complex relationships with two Black waiters, Sam and Willie, who have been like father figures to him. As the day unfolds, Hally's growing awareness of racial hierarchy forces a devastating confrontation that exposes the deep wounds of apartheid South Africa.
Key Themes:
- Racism and the impact of apartheid
- Friendship, loyalty, and betrayal
- Power dynamics and social inequality
- Coming of age and moral awakening
- The psychological effects of a racist society
Ideal For:
- South African high school learners studying English literature
- Prescribed set work for CAPS English Home Language and FAL
- Exam preparation and literary analysis
Product Details:
- ISBN: 9780195708745
- Author: Athol Fugard
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Subject: English Literature / Drama
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Country: South Africa