A Critical Approach to The Peg By Mustafa Mudathir Introduction: “It's curious that we can't possibly tell what exactly will be considered great and important, and what will seem paltry and ridiculous.Did not the discoveries of Copernicus or Columbus, let us say, seem useless and ridiculous at first, while the nonsensical writings of some wiseacre seemed true?” Anton Chekhov . “The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do” Walter Bagehot . “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Jesus Christ . End of Introduction Shawgi Badri (R), Gasim Badri (L) Characters: Dhakar Namil- An adolescent boy. Typical of the poor, mischievous black residents of old Omdurman. Mamoun- A boy. Represents the prevalent class and culture. Being able, even if as a last resort, to restore the status qou of peace and calm. Kaltoum- A featureless one of them. Her house is a focus of confused (or else delayed) intentions. Thanks to her popular bever...