Question 47
NECO
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2020
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the drama "The Lion and the Jewel", how does the setting of the village of Ilujinle during the early colonial period shape the central conflict between tradition and modernity? Mention at least three specific elements of the setting that contribute to this conflict.
Answer Options
A.
The village's ancestral shrine, the foreign trading post, and the town's public well each illustrate the conflict between indigenous practices and external forces, highlighting the struggle between Lakunle's ideas and Baroka's customs.
B.
The village's sacred riverbank, the missionary church, and the newly built railway station each symbolize the clash of tradition and progress, framing Lakunle's reforms against Baroka's authority.
Correct Answer
C.
The village's traditional palace/council, the colonial school and photographer's studio, and the mixed market square each embody the old ways and the new influences, turning Ilujinle into the stage where Lakunle's modern ideas clash with Baroka's customs.
D.
The chief's hut, the colonial courthouse, and the community's tea house each represent the tension between old customs and foreign influence, setting the stage for Lakunle's modern agenda versus Baroka's traditions.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The village's traditional palace/council, the colonial school and photographer's studio, and the mixed market square each embody the old ways and the new influences, turning Ilujinle into the stage where Lakunle's modern ideas clash with Baroka's customs.
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Neco
2020
Literature In English
Question 47.
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2020
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
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