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Paper Id:
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IJGRD1007
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Title:
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STAGING TRADITION AND DESIRE: CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER IN ‘THE LION AND THE JEWEL’
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International Journal of Global Research and Development |
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IJGRD |
| ISSN: |
ISSN Applied |
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Volume 1 Issue 1 |
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4
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| Published On: |
3/15/2026 8:22:02 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Dr. P. Ilayaraja |
| Institute: |
Government Arts and Science College |
Co - Author Details
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| Dr. A. Arun Daves |
Assistant Professor, Jawahar Science College |
| Dr. S. Sujitha |
Assistant Professor, Jawahar Science College |
Abstract
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Research Area:
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Languages and Literature |
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African Drama, Yoruba Culture, Tradition and Modernity, Cultural Identity, Gender Relations, Dramatic Satire |
| Abstract: |
African drama frequently explores the tensions between traditional cultural values and the influence of modern ideas introduced through colonial contact and Western education. The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka offers a vivid representation of this cultural encounter within a Yoruba village setting. While the play is often interpreted as a simple conflict between tradition and modernity, a closer reading reveals a more complex exploration of how cultural identity is negotiated through social performance, communal values, and individual ambition. The characters of Baroka, Lakunle, and Sidi embody different responses to social change, yet none of them fully represents a fixed ideological position. Instead, their actions reveal the fluid nature of power, gender relations, and cultural pride in a community undergoing transformation. Soyinka employs humor, symbolism, and theatrical spectacle to portray the village as a dynamic cultural space where tradition is not merely preserved but actively reinterpreted. The dramatic tension emerges from the interaction between personal desire and collective expectations, suggesting that cultural continuity depends on negotiation rather than rigid opposition. Through its lively portrayal of rural life, the play ultimately reflects on the adaptability of indigenous traditions in the face of changing social realities. |
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IEEE
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Dr. P. Ilayaraja, Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha, "STAGING TRADITION AND DESIRE: CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER IN ‘THE LION AND THE JEWEL’", International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 44-47, 2026.
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MLA
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Dr. P. Ilayaraja, Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha "STAGING TRADITION AND DESIRE: CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER IN ‘THE LION AND THE JEWEL’." International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol 1, no. 1, 2026, pp. 44-47.
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APA
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Dr. P. Ilayaraja, Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha (2026). STAGING TRADITION AND DESIRE: CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER IN ‘THE LION AND THE JEWEL’. International Journal of Global Research and Development,
1(1), 44-47.
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STAGING TRADITION AND DESIRE: CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER IN ‘THE LION AND THE JEWEL’
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