In a general sense, "marginal characters became a real topos in Sudanese literature, because of their profession, often related to an ethnic origin: the Southern alcohol-seller, the Ethiopian prostitute, the West African healer, and so on. Depicted with empathy, they often play the role of rebels against the political and moral authorities."
In general terms, "marginal characters were a common theme in Sudanese literature, due to their occupation, which was often linked to ethnic backgrounds: the Southern alcohol-seller, the Ethiopian prostitute, the West African healer, and similar figures. These characters frequently embodied rebellious roles against political and moral authorities."