The Lion and the Jewel Questions on Ilujinle
The Lion and the Jewel
What is the setting of The Lion and the Jewel?
The setting of The Lion and the Jewel is the village of Ilujinle in Nigeria in the 1950s.
The Lion and the Jewel
What are the people of Ilujinle's feelings towards Lakunle in "The Lion and the Jewel"?
The people of Ilujinle view Lakunle as a madman and a fool because he rejects traditional customs in favor of modern Western ideas. His progressive thoughts and use of "big words" are not well...
The Lion and the Jewel
What were Lakunle's views of the villagers and traditional Yoruba culture in The Lion and the Jewel?
Lakunle views traditional Yoruba culture as backward and immoral, criticizing the villagers as "savages" for their adherence to customs he deems outdated. He opposes practices like the bride-price...