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Characters
Anowa – Anowa is the protagonist of the play. Anowa is the wife of Kofi Ako, as well as the only child of Abena Badua and Osam. Anowa is first described as a young woman who is “slim and slight of build.” Anowa is portrayed as a free-spirited woman who values making her own decisions and living the type of life that she wants for herself.

Kofi Ako – Kofi Ako is the husband of Anowa. Kofi comes from the Nsona house, which is seen as one of the best houses in Yebi – according to Osam. Kofi is described as a good-looking, “tall, broad, young man.” Kofi is a hard-working businessman who trades animal skin for a living. Kofi becomes one of the richest men in all the Gold Coast.

Abena Badua – Abena Badua is the mother of Anowa and wife of Osam. Badua and Anowa have a falling out after Badua protests her marriage to Kofi Ako. Badua wishes her daughter would be more like traditional Yebi women.

Osam – Osam is the father of Anowa and husband of Badua. Unlike Badua, Osam is indifferent about who Anowa marries and leaves the decision to his daughter. Osam is often seen smoking in the play.

Old Man – The Old Man is one half of the “Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper”. The Old Man, alongside the Old Woman, create exposition with their dialogue. Both the Old Man and the Old Woman are considered first-person narrators. The Old Man is described as “serene” and “orderly”.

Old Woman – The Old Woman is one half of the “Mouth-That-Eats-Salt-And-Pepper”. The Old Woman, alongside the Old Man, create exposition with their dialogue. Both the Old Woman and the Old Man are considered first-person narrators. The Old Woman walks with a stick but is always restless and often seen moving around.

Boy – Boy is a slave to Kofi and Anowa. Boy is only referred to as “boy” in the play. Although Anowa is barren and without children, boy refers to Anowa as “mother” and Kofi as “father”.

Girl – Girl is a slave to Kofi and Anowa. Girl is only referred to as “girl” in the play. Like Boy, Girl refers to Anowa as “mother” and Kofi as “father”. Girl is fond of Kofi and Anowa and wishes she was their child.

Panyin – Panyin is an 8-year-old slave to Kofi and Anowa. Panyin is the twin sibling of Kakra.

Kakra – Kakra is an 8-year-old slave to Kofi and Anowa. Kakra is the twin brother of Panyin.