The Trials of Brother Jero
Significance of Ending
What is the significance of the ending of this play
What is the significance of the ending of this play
In the play's conclusion, Soyinka's description of the final halo of light that appears around Jero's head stands as a final emphasis on his falsehood: The "red or some equally startling colour" is clearly unnatural, uncomfortable and forced. A red light seems to emphasize Jero's trickery and deception, placing him closer to the Satan that he often uses to scare others.
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