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8 marksThematic Exploration and Critical Interpretation in Drama

CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

SECTION A - DRAMA: The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka. Candidates respond to the statement: "Soyinka encourages his audience to reflect on traditions in his play."

Choose TWO of the following traditions (Storytelling, Drumming, African clothing) and for EACH describe ONE incident in which it is portrayed.

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  1. 3(b)Discuss EITHER the Bale's OR Lakunle's attitude to ONE of the traditions described in (a) above.[8 marks]
  2. 3(c)Examine the playwright's use of EITHER humour OR dramatic irony to present traditions in the play.[9 marks]

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