Super Short Summary

Boesman and Lena by Athol Fugard focuses on a couple struggling to survive in apartheid-era South Africa after being forcibly removed from their home. As they navigate life in the slums near Port Elizabeth, their relationship disintegrates under the weight of systemic oppression and personal hardship, highlighting the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities under a corrupt government. The play addresses themes of racism, violence, and human suffering.