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The Severed Hands
These body parts represent both vengeance and the carnage of war.
Alfa's Talisman
This symbol that is painted on a trunk containing the severed hands represents the fear Alfa knows white soldiers have of Black magic from Africa.
The Full Moon
This natural entity represents judgement and illumination to Alfa in the face of his terrible actions on the battlefield.
The Bandaged Hand Jean-Baptiste Wears
This object represents a soldier's recklessness and wish to die.
Captain Armand
This person represents the brutality of the realities of war, especially as they relate to following orders, the chain of command, and zero tolerance for insubordination.
Gandiol
This place represents relative peace and tranquility for Alfa.
Alfa's Drawings
These objects represent healing, and the possibility of renewal after trauma.
The Fickle Princess
This character from a Senegalese legend is representative of the culture's view of women as pawns...
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