Theory question 102
Set Text: The Gods Are Not to BlameLiterature 2, Section A. Ola Rotimi: The Gods are not to Blame
How does the playwright unravel the mystery of King Adetusa's death?
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Model answer
Plague prompts Odewale to send to Ife; oracle says the murderer of Adetusa is in the land.
Odewale curses the murderer and starts an inquiry.
Baba Fakunle names Odewale; Odewale suspects a plot by Aderopo.
Flashback of Odewale killing a man at Ede over land.
Alaka reveals Odewale was not Ogundele's son; Gbonka confirms he spared the baby and witnessed the killing.
Truth: Odewale killed his father and married his mother.
Explanation
Trace the steps of the investigation.