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JAMB Literature in English 2025 Question 16

Question 16

Set Text: The Lion and the Jewel

Question 16 is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and The Jewel. The central theme of the play is the

  1. A.ills of modern days
  2. B.clash between tradition and modernity
  3. C.problem of courtship
  4. D.conflict between the old and the young.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (clash between tradition and modernity)

Explanation

Lakunle stands for modern Western ways and Baroka for tradition; their contest for Sidi shows the clash between the two.