Death and the King's Horseman | Summary and Analysis: Act III

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Two constables accompanying Sergeant Amusa.

A group of young girls who have been attending to the Elesin’s new bride.

Summary
Scene Three begins back in the market, where a cloth stall has been converted into a lavish tent, the entrance of which is covered in rich cloths. The market women back onto the empty stage as a group, pursued by Sergeant Amusa and two constables who are waving their batons. When they get closer to the tent, the women take a determined stand and begin taunting the policemen. Amusa tells them he is there on...


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