THEME OF OPPRESSION IN PARLIAMENT OF OWLS

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**OPPRESSION**


Here are instances of oppression identified from the play "Parliament of Owls" by Adipo Sidang:


1. **Raids on Bird Nests:** 

Money Bags orchestrates raids by snakes on bird nests to steal eggs, creating insecurity among birds and justifying the implementation of the Law of Bird Protection (p66). This tactic creates fear and vulnerability among the bird population.


2. **Manipulation of Laws:** 

Money Bags manipulates legislation, such as the Moonlight Bill (page 21), to enforce rules that favor owls and restrict the rights and activities of other birds. Dissenting voices like Iron Lady are silenced or expelled (page 9), highlighting a lack of democratic process and freedom of expression.


3. **Control Over Resources:** 

Money Bags grabs sacred trees from the crows, displacing ten crow families to repurpose the area into a surveillance tower controlled by him (p144, p52). This action demonstrates control over resources essential for other bird species, consolidating power and authority.


4. **Forced Legislation:**

 The Parliament forcibly passes laws like the Moonlight Law (pages 7-10), introducing discriminatory practices such as a moonlight tax and curfews that disproportionately affect certain bird species (p21, p25).


5. **Intimidation and Punishment:**

 Python is used by the Owls to punish their enemies within the kingdom (p4), indicating the use of force and intimidation tactics to maintain control and suppress dissent.


6. **Unequal Distribution of Resources:**

 The Fried Frogs for Owls Law (p23, 25) illustrates preferential treatment towards owls, providing them with luxury food items while other birds face scarcity and hunger (p28, p102).


These instances highlight systematic oppression within the bird kingdom, where laws, resources, and power are wielded to benefit a select few at the expense of others, perpetuating inequality and injustice.



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