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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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