Boesman and Lena are a Coloured couple living in 1960s South Africa, during apartheid, where they are greatly oppressed by its racist policies and constant forced removals. Boesman is …

However, it soon becomes clear that she is an incredibly strong woman. Despite the constant threat of Boesman's abuse, she never hesitates to stand up to him and counters his physical …

Boesman and Lena follows a Coloured South African couple, Boesman and Lena, as they wander, homeless, through the mudflats on the river Swartkops outside of Port Elizabeth, …

Dive deep into Athol Fugard's Boesman and Lena with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion

Lena's tragedy is twofold. She is a non-white South African and she is a woman. This latter fact determines to a considerable measure the nature of her suffering.

Boesman and Lena are a Coloured couple living in 1960s South Africa, during apartheid. Despite their oppression, Lena still maintains an optimistic outlook and hopes that one day she might …