King of the Masquerade

by Michael Anthony

Published October 1974
This story is about Trinidadian family, the Broomleys. The parents do not approve of the Carnival spirits, but their son Alan makes secret plans to take part in a big Carnival competition on the Savannah in Port of Spain. The Story is mostly seen through the eyes of Letitia, the maid who is half-fearful at being found out, half excited a t being witness of Alan’s secret preparations to compete in the competition. Alan appears on the big day disguised as the Fool in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.