Wole Soyinka

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This paper reviews the plays of Wole Soyinka and show how his plays are traditional modern forms which are fused to compare traditional culture to the culture of Europe as introduced in the age of imperialism. The first play reviewed is "The Lion and the Jewel" where the author addresses issues of love in terms of cultural differences. The writer then looks at some of the themes in his play "The Trials of Brother Jero" where the issue portrayed is a clash between traditional religion and Christianity. Other issues seen in the review are feminism, class and religion.

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"The way the women in this society are viewed and treated contrasts sharply with the way we see women in our society today. A feminist would view this play as regressive, though it is in fact depicting a way of life that has sustained this particular community for some time. Lakunle seems more attuned to what the west would view as the proper way to treat women, but the women themselves acquiesce in such treatment and in their role in this society."

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