This question is based on THE LION AND THE JEWEL. Which character may be an...

Literature in English

JAMB 2023

From the novel; The Lion and the Jewel

This question is based on THE LION AND THE JEWEL.
Which character may be an allegory of Nigeria itself?

A. Baroka
B. Sadiku
C. lakunle
D. Sidi

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

In the play 'The Lion and the Jewel', Baroka may be seen as an allegory of Nigeria itself. He represents the traditional values and customs of Nigeria, and his struggle with Lakunle over Sidi can be seen as a metaphor for the struggle between tradition and modernity in Nigeria.

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