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Theodora Carlisle approaches the “Africanist Vision” with the themes of Prophecy and Knowledge, which are two of the major themes in the play. Carlisle suggests that Scylla is the character that personalizes the themes of Prophecy and Knowledge: “In a like manner, Scylla is aligned with feminine forces. Augustus’s birth has brought a curse “over the land.” Scylla, able to feel the living baby’s kick in her womb, is one of those stricken directly.” Carlisle also explores the African customs of the slave community by highlighting the context of the African words being used in the play.