The Lion and the Jewel

Drama | Wole Soyinka

Why does Baroka want to marry her?

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According to Sidi why does Baroka want to marry her The Lion and the Jewel is a famous play of Wole Soyinka to present In the play Sidi clearly explains why Baroka wants to marry her She believes he desires her beauty her youth and her new fame This view leads to the points below Youth and Beauty Sidi says Baroka wants her for her young beauty She feels her face brings him new pride She believes her smooth skin gives him joy Her beauty in the photos makes her proud She thinks Baroka desires that same beauty This idea appears when she says he wants to possess her beauty Pride and Honour Sidi believes Baroka wants her to gain honour She knows her picture gives her high fame She feels Bale wants that fame too She thinks marriage will raise his name greatly When she learns his image is

small she says nbsp I am greater than the living god among men It shows her new pride She believes Baroka wants to use that pride Fear of Age Sidi says Baroka fears his growing age She thinks he hopes her youth will help him She believes he wants her to hide her weakness She feels he needs her to feel strong again This view grows when she hears Sadiku speak of withered and unsapped strength She thinks Baroka seeks comfort in her youth Wish to Control Sidi thinks Baroka wants full control of her beauty She believes he wants to keep her close She feels he wants to guard her fame She thinks he wants her as a prize This idea arises when she says he wants to keep it for himself In short according to Sidi Baroka seeks beauty honour and power She believes he fears age and wants control Her view shows her pride and her careful mistrust

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