The Poet ("Hajj")
Overview
Character Name
The Poet ("Hajj")
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Lead
Voice
Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: F#4/Gb4
Low Note: A2
Time & Place
A fictional Baghdad, Islamic Golden Age
Analysis
The Poet is an opportunistic dreamer who is ever hopeful that his fortunes will rise. He has a daughter, Marsinah, and the pair live in poverty in Baghdad. The Poet is full of witty rhymes but he has no money to buy him and his daughter any food. He encourages his daughter
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