By Chandranna NS 
This is in dramatic form. All the characters of the play will come on the stage and sing in group, quarrel each other, say their dissent about their captain and his decisions. Columbus ,who is the captain of the ship-Santa Maria, set out from Spain along with fifty sea men, to discover the new world-America.
“The Santa Maria will be lighter for his carcass”. These words were said by Guillermo Ires . “A Good sailor knows his place”, says Columbus to Diego. This statement is an indirect command. Columbus feels that his worst enemy is his uncontrolled tongue . Pepe was eager to say that he was loyal to Columbus. Who’s to put him in irons? Challenges Guillermo. The person meant by ‘him’ in this context is The first man who challenged Columbus. Columbus set out from Spain to discover a new world. Columbus said that he had discovered one thing. It was a man with a vision has to follow it
alone. “Your best cannot be bettered”, says Columbus. This implies that There is always scope for improvement . ‘I will perform it myself, says Columbus. What does ‘it’ mean here To navigate the ship forward. After ‘a perceptible Pause’, who grows mare mutinous than others- Guillermo.
“Everybody doubts except me” who said this- Pepe. Columbus says, “would God implant desire to solve mystery and he doesn’t provide solutions? The mood of Columbus in saying this- Trust/Faith in God. The seamen were desperate because they were tired and wanted to return to their homes and
families. The captain of the discovery of The New World (America) was Columbus . The name of the ship that took Columbus to the New world of America Santa Maria . The seamen were singing the song to keep away boredom . The word which was considered ugly by Diego was mutiny. The song in the beginning of the play “The Discovery” conveys the sorrow mood of the seamen. What was Columbus’ worst enemy? It was his unbridled tongue . Columbus’ best friend was his will. Pepe preferred the company of Columbus. Columbus had faith in young Pepe.
“Santa Maria will be the
lighter for his carcass” whose words is Pepe quoting here Guillermo lrish . “What! Does that child stand between me and death?” who is child referred- Pepe. Columbus compare Loyalty to seaweed on an outgoing tide. Columbus compares friendship to a mast hollowed by worms. does Columbus
compare Discipline, duty and obedience to bubbles that burst at the first contact.
