The Role of Mma Iko and Okon Itiat to the Development of the Play, "Revolt of the Dog" - Onyeji Nnaji

The beauty of any work of art lies, not only on the language but also, on the excellent roles of the characters is achieving the purpose the writer intends at the time of writing. The need Ime Etuk has in this play text is to correct the social ill affecting the members of the society. To achieve this she chose excellent characters.

All the characters played vital role towards the development of the play, but the exceptional roles of Mma Iko, Okon Itiat, cannot be underestimated. Both characters took parts in the formation of the government and also, they were the key players in the resolution of the government.

Their roles in the development of the play are clearly understood by every members of the setting community as being central. Mma Iko, for instance, was a victim of the crown's sexual assault. She was denied the opportunity of becoming a royalty by her majesty who would prefer she is killed instead.

Okon Itiat on the other hand was not favoured by the government of the day after suffering so hard to see that the crown comes to power. He was used and dropped instead. Again, rather than look for ways to remedy the situation as Udon had intimated him, the clan head and his cabinet members resumed plans to eliminate Okon.

The killing of Okon Itiat would have prevented the revolution as planned. Thank goodness, the angry youths did not catch up with him. It was the furry of all these actions of the crown against these two characters that made their minds up to lead the revolution. And finally, Okon Itiat led the revolution with Mma Iko supporting from behind.