The question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel The play is a

The question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel The play is a

Literature in English

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From the novel; The Lion and the Jewel

The question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel

The play is a

A. Comedy
B. Tragi-comedy
C. Farce
D. Melodrama

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel is a comedy that uses humour and witty dialogue to explore themes such as tradition versus modernity, gender roles and cultural identity.While the play addresses social issues, its tone remains light-hearted and the resolution involves no tragic consequences. This makes it a comedic work.

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