Exam code: 4ET1
“Iyaloja is determined that things are carried out in accordance with Yoruba traditions.”
How is Iyaloja presented as a character who wants the right thing to be done in the play?
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In what ways is the death ritual significant in Death and the King’s Horseman?
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Iyaloja: “Now forget the dead, forget even the living. Turn your mind only to the unborn.”
Explore the idea of hope in the play.
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How does Soyinka present the Praise-Singer in Death and the King’s Horseman?
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“Despite living in the Yoruba community, Simon Pilkings only respects British law and order.”
In what ways is respect important in Death and the King’s Horseman?
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Discuss the presentation of one character you find interesting in the play.
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How does Soyinka present Elesin in Death and the King’s Horseman?
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