Characters of The Lion and the Jewel

Question: Characters of The Lion and the Jewel

Characteristic features or character sketch of Baroka

1. Dominator or Oppressor
2. Strict to tradition
3. Ugly old man
4. Habituated to take wife frequently
5. Cunning or clever
6. Hunter
7. Symbol of legacy of imperialism

Characteristic features or character sketch of Sidi

1. Beautiful young lady
2. Patient
3. Strict to tradition
4. Boastful and visionary
5. Lack of presence of mind
6. Submission to tradition

More Notes of The Lion and the Jewel

Characteristic features or character sketch of Lakunle

1. Preacher of modernism
2. Man of rough language
3. Semi-educated
4. Unsmart young man
5. Lack of judgment power

Characteristic features or character sketch of Sadiku

1. Chief or senior wife of the harem
2. Old women
3. sufferer
4. Messenger of Baroka
5. Fool
6. Tendency for revenge

Ugly traditional aspects of African society

1. Polygamy
2. Bale system
3. Abominable rule of taking father’s last wife as first wife by the Bale
4. Bride price
5. The livelihood of the drummer, actor, and dancer

Modern tools of the drama

1. Spreading the light of education
2. Communication with the outside world
3. Creating employment facility
4. Removal of bride price