Post Utme Igbinedion University 2017 Literature Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2017 Post Utme Igbinedion University Literature examination.

Post Utme Igbinedion University 2017 Literature Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 7 POST_UTME_IGBINEDION_UNIVERSITY • 2017 • LITERATURE • objective

In Wole Soyinka's 'Death and the King's Horseman', the character of Elesin Oba is a complex representation of the tension between tradition and modernity. Analyze how Elesin's actions and dialogue reflect this tension, using specific examples from the text.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Elesin's actions and dialogue highlight the conflict between traditional values and modernity, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall.
B. Elesin's character serves as a symbol of the struggle for cultural identity in a rapidly changing world.
C. Elesin's actions and dialogue demonstrate the importance of tradition in maintaining social order.
D. Elesin's character is a commentary on the dangers of blind tradition and the need for cultural evolution.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Elesin's actions and dialogue highlight the conflict between traditional values and modernity, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall.

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