Question 46
NECO
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2020
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Compare how the theme of colonial legacy is presented in Wole Soyinka's play "The Slave Girl" (African drama) and Robert Bolt's play "A Man for All Seasons" (non‑African drama). Identify two dramatic techniques used by each playwright to reveal this legacy and state which play offers a more nuanced critique, giving a brief justification.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Soyinka uses (1) indigenous language and proverbs and (2) ritual songs/dance to expose colonial impact; Bolt uses (1) courtroom dialogue and (2) moral‑dilemma monologues. Because Soyinka's blend of cultural symbols, irony and satire reveals several layers of oppression, his play offers a more nuanced critique than Bolt's more singular focus.
B.
Soyinka uses (1) symbolic costumes and (2) abstract set design to expose colonial impact; Bolt uses (1) courtroom dialogue and (2) comedic interludes. Because Bolt's use of irony provides a more nuanced critique than Soyinka's straightforward approach.
C.
Soyinka uses (1) indigenous language and proverbs and (2) ritual songs\/dance to expose colonial impact; Bolt uses (1) courtroom dialogue and (2) moral‑dilemma monologues. Because Bolt's focus on legal rhetoric offers a more nuanced critique than Soyinka's emphasis on cultural motifs.
D.
Soyinka uses (1) Western theatrical staging and (2) modern slang to expose colonial impact; Bolt uses (1) historical narration and (2) lyrical poetry. Because Bolt's intricate character study offers a more nuanced critique than Soyinka's broad satire.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Soyinka uses (1) indigenous language and proverbs and (2) ritual songs/dance to expose colonial impact; Bolt uses (1) courtroom dialogue and (2) moral‑dilemma monologues. Because Soyinka's blend of cultural symbols, irony and satire reveals several layers of oppression, his play offers a more nuanced critique than Bolt's more singular focus.
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Neco
2020
Literature In English
Question 46.
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objective
questions from the
2020
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
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