SUMMARY OF THE LION AND THE JEWEL

 Characters

Lakunle

Sadiku

Sidi 

Baroka 

The Lion and the Jewel is a book written by a Nigerian writer, Woye soyinka. The importance of  the book is to explain the clash of culture between the western culture and that of the African culture . Lakunle  being the village teacher is used to represent  the western culture. He is an antagonist against  the African culture,an example is seen at the starting of the book where he condems the African culture .  Lakunle describes the African traditions practised at Ilujinle as archiac and barbaric . Infact , even the way the writer presents Lakunle tells us that he is indeed full of  the Western culture .

Furthermore , the writer presents Baroka  as a typical African representing the African culture .Baroka who is refered   to as the Bale is seen practising a famous African practice , which is polygamy. The writer  tells us that Baroka is always in the quest of marrying new wife  . Thus , he is always in conflict with Lakunle  for Sidi  .

In conclusion, the Arican culture which  is represented by Baroka surfaces the Western culture which is represented by  Lakunle .This is manifested in Barako's victory over Lakunle in marrying  Sidi .

Summarised by  ; 

Alusine Serry  Kamara 

Umaru Sillah 

Samuella I Conteh