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What was the purpose of the 'wheels' rotating their upper bodies in perpendicular circles?
What was the purpose of the 'wheels' rotating their upper bodies in perpendicular circles?
What was the significance of the 'sudden -14crash of drums' and the girls' reaction to it?
What was the significance of the 'sudden -14crash of drums' and the girls' reaction to it?
What was the significance of Lakunel examining the wheels and pressing them to test the pressure?
What was the significance of Lakunel examining the wheels and pressing them to test the pressure?
What was the significance of Lakunel picking up his camera and helmet, and pocketing a flask of whisky, before beginning the trek?
What was the significance of Lakunel picking up his camera and helmet, and pocketing a flask of whisky, before beginning the trek?
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What was the significance of the sound of a girl singing that the Traveller heard in the bush?
What was the significance of the sound of a girl singing that the Traveller heard in the bush?
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What is the purpose of the chant and dance performed by the villagers around Lakunle?
What is the purpose of the chant and dance performed by the villagers around Lakunle?
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How does Lakunle react to the villagers' chant and dance initially?
How does Lakunle react to the villagers' chant and dance initially?
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What role does Lakunle assume in the mime reenacting the visitor's arrival?
What role does Lakunle assume in the mime reenacting the visitor's arrival?
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What does the phrase 'You think like him' in the villagers' chant refer to?
What does the phrase 'You think like him' in the villagers' chant refer to?
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What can be inferred about the purpose of the mime reenacting the visitor's arrival?
What can be inferred about the purpose of the mime reenacting the visitor's arrival?
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Study Notes
The Play Context
- The scene is set in a village, where the villagers are on holiday.
- Lakunle, a character, is forced to participate in a ritual, despite his reluctance.
The Ritual
- Sidi and the villagers chant and dance around Lakunle, accusing him of being like the stranger who has returned.
- The chant includes mocking Lakunle's Lagos ways and clumsiness.
- The villagers' chanting and dancing become faster and more intense, culminating in Lakunle's surrender.
The Mime Sequence
- Lakunle takes over the direction of a mime sequence, where four girls dance as a motorcar.
- Lakunle mimes driving the car, and the girls rotate their upper bodies in circles to mimic the car's movement.
- The sequence includes the car stalling, Lakunle's attempts to restart it, and his eventual abandonment of the car.
The Journey
- Lakunle sets out on a journey, accompanied by drum beats with a darker tone and rhythm.
- He encounters various obstacles, including a snake, a monkey, and undergrowth.
- He becomes increasingly intoxicated and disoriented, struggling with the environment.
The Encounter
- Lakunle hears a girl singing in the bush and becomes convinced he is hallucinating.
- He discovers a girl, and his reactions range from shock to fascination, eventually leading to a comedic misadventure.
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Description
Test your comprehension of an excerpt from the play 'The Lion and the Jewel' by Wole Soyinka. Answer questions about the characters Lakunle and Sidi and their interactions in the village. Explore themes of tradition, modernity, and cultural clash.
