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 a broad sense, "marginal characters became a recurring theme in Sudanese literature, due to their occupation, frequently linked to ethnic backgrounds: the Southern alcohol-seller, the Ethiopian prostitute, the West African healer, and so forth. Portrayed with compassion, they often assume the role of rebels against political and moral authorities."