The Lion and the Jewel Lesson Plan

Do you think Sidi has made the right choice about not becoming Baroka's wife? Why or why not?

Some students may think that because she holds traditional views, Sidi would gain more power and comfort by becoming Baroka's wife. Others may think that she shouldn't marry a man so old when she is so young, or that she'll lose all of her own power when she married a powerful man. Still others may believe that Sidi made the right choice for the wrong reasons: even though she shouldn't marry Baroka, the reason she decided not to is that she thinks herself more powerful than he is, which is unlikely to lead to good results.

What does Lakunle's story and pantomime about the...