Question 4
Women of Owu
Discuss Iyunloye’s defence as a victim in the play.
Observation
A good number of candidates attempted this question. Many of them gave a character sketch on Iyunloye and failed to discuss her defence as a victim. Only few candidates were able to answer the question correctly.
The following points were expected from the candidates:
Erelu’s antagonism towards Iyunloye whom she believed brought destruction on Owu.
Iyunloye’s defence that she was taken into captivity and how she tried to escape several times.
Maye’s decision that Iyunloye will die by stoning and her use of beauty and wit in making Maye spare her life.
Maye’s refusal to heed Erelu’s warning not to look into Iyunloye’s eyes so that he will not be deceived.
The people’s disappointment when Maye eventually rides home with Iyunloye whom he had earlier pronounced will be put to death for her infidelity.
Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.
