Behind the Scenes: Analysis of Cultural, Social and Political Events in Okot P'Bitek's Song of Lawino is a detailed examination of the seminal Ugandan poem, offering insight into the post-colonial tensions portrayed through Lawino’s laments. The text provides a deep dive into the 13 poems/chapters that constitute the work, analyzing how the protagonist, Lawino, represents traditional Acholi values, while her husband, Ocol, represents a deracinated, Westernized African elite.