2.1 Provide a brief definition of ‘bride price’; explain its significance in the play; and describe its symbolism for the parents of the bride. [3] 2.2 Critically analyse Sid’s speech below in terms of what happens to her at the end of th

2.1 Provide a brief definition of ‘bride price’; explain its significance in the play; and describe its symbolism for the parents of the bride. [3]

2.2 Critically analyse Sid’s speech below in terms of what happens to her at the end of the play: [3]

SIDI:

They will say I was no virgin

That I was forced to sell my shame

And marry you without price.

2.3 ‘In The Lion and the Jewel, the bride price is major source of conflict between Lakunle and Sidi’. Critically analyse this observation by providing a brief summary of Sidi’s and Lakunle’s contrasting views on the bride price. [4]

2.4. Analyse the following speech made by Lakunle and answer the two questions that follow:

LAKUNLE:

Of course I do not. I only mean …

Oh, Sidi, I want to wed

Because I love.

I seek a life-companion …

[pulpit-declamatory]

‘And the man shall take the woman

And the two shall be together

As one flesh.’

2.4.1 What does the stage direction ‘pulpit-declamatory’ imply? [1]

2.4.2 Why are the last three sentences in inverted commas and what does the phrase ‘As one flesh’ mean?