The Lion and the Jewel

In "The Lion and the Jewel," Sidi and Baroka represent traditional gender roles within their village. Sidi is celebrated for her beauty, which she uses to seek a traditional marriage, while Baroka,...

The play The Lion and the Jewel addresses several social issues, including tradition versus modernity, the role of women in society, and colonial exploitation. Characters like Lakunle and Sidi...

In "The Lion and the Jewel," Lakunle insults Sidi by calling her an "uncivilized and primitive—bush-girl." This occurs during a conversation where Lakunle tries to persuade Sidi to marry him without...

In "The Lion and the Jewel," tension arises from the clash between traditional values and modernity, embodied by Lakunle's opposition to Baroka and Sadiku. Lakunle advocates for Western culture,...