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8 marksThematic Exploration and Critical Interpretation in Drama

CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

SECTION A - DRAMA: The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka. Candidates respond to the statement: "Self-love appears to be the only kind of love in The Lion and the Jewel."

Describe the love that is portrayed in the following relationships: Lakunle and Sidi; The Bale and Sidi.

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  1. 4(b)Discuss the effect of ONE of the relationships described in (a) above on Sidi.[8 marks]
  2. 4(c)Examine the playwright's use of ONE dramatic technique to explore the theme of love.[9 marks]

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