Observation

The requirement of this question is to explain the influence of tradition. Most candidates were able to meet the demands of this question.
A good response should contain:

• The theme of conflict between tradition and modernity.
• The symbols of tradition: the bride price – the dignity of the African woman; Baroka, the Bale; The dancers, their drums and their traditional roles.
• Influence of tradition: triggers intrigue; The bride price causes conflict between Sidi and Lakunle; Baroka stops the railway construction to prevent intrusion of modern life in traditional culture.
• Characters’ attitudes to tradition: Lakunle fiercely attacks it as retrogressive; Sidi welcomes it as a symbol of her virtue; Baroka wishes to preserve it; Sadiku conforms to it but secretly abhors its polygamous practice.
• Significance of tradition:  provides a contrast to modernity; a source of conflict in the play; wins in the end.

Candidates’ performance was commendable.