Dream on Monkey Mountain

What is the theme in Dream on Monkey Mountain by Derek Walcott?

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At the heart of Dream on Monkey Mountain is a search for and acceptance of one's identity. When Makak is questioned at the beginning of the play, he cannot tell Corporal Lestrade his real name or much about himself. To the question "What is your race?" Makak replies, "I am tired."