Theme of Death in Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan

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Hello to you, fellow reader, this post aims to examine the theme of death in the drama Once Upon An Elephant By Bosede Afolayan. The post will be useful for students, teachers and lovers of literature.

Theme of Death

In the drama Once Upon An Elephant, death is also one of the central message.

Death truly served as a reward for sin_ such as greed and wickedness committed by some characters in the drama.

Serubawon and Olaniyonu (aka Ajanaku) were rewarded with tragic end.

In chapter 14 of the drama, Ajanaku's charm backfired while trying to finalize the ijedodo rite with the use of the sixth virgin (Desola) and Serubawon also committed suicide once all his hidden secrets had been revealed by Iya-Agba.

Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan is considered a tragedy because the theme of death was employed to give it a tragic end and a tragic hero.

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Theme of African Culture in the Drama Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan

Introduction

One of the O-level examinations conducted just asked candidate to "Examine the theme of African Culture in the drama Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan". I have therefore taken it upon myself to answer the question for the benefit of candidates who might encounter similar question in the future.

Theme of African Culture in the drama Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan

 In the drama, there are many cultures affiliated with Africa_ most especially the Yoruba culture. Few of those are the African form of coronation, African way of primitive courtship, etc.

This enlightening work of art by Bosede Afolayan, showed how courting was been done in the time past within an African setting. A case study to point to is Odekunle and Desola. They were lovers; they always rendezvous in the bush, path to the streams and under farm trees. Whenever they meet, they chat romantically while discussing their wedding plans and blah blah blah.

Another instance of African Cultural promotion in "Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan" is the process towards the coronation of Olaniyonu (aka Ajanaku). It was noted in the drama, how Serubawon was constantly fortifying him with libations, inca Intations, and charms_ as that he could reign like a demigod.

Conclusion:

Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Afolayan is a tragic drama about greedy quest for power. The author or playwright is a Nigerian and a teacher of language.

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31 Key Points from Once Upon an Elephant by Bosede Ademilua

 Hello, I have come up with 31 Key points from Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Ademilua Afolayan. This post is gonna be useful for literature students and fans of African literatures. 

Here are 31 key points from the drama Once Upon An Elephant by Bosede Ademilua Afolayan;

1. Title: Once Upon an Elephant by Bosede Ademilua Afolayan

2. Genre: 14-chapter tragic drama

3. Themes:

    4. Hunger for Power

    5. Love

    6. Betrayal

    7. Greed

    8. Bribery

    9. Corrupt leadership

    10. Bride-price

11. Plot: The story revolves around Serubawon's manipulation to enthrone Olaniyonu (Ajanaku) as king, leading to corrupt rule and eventual downfall.

12. Setting: A traditional Yoruba village

13. Characters:

    14. Olaniyonu (Ajanaku) - the main character, wrongfully enthroned king

    15. Serubawon - village medicine man, kingmaker, and Ajanaku's father

    16. Odekunle - Desola's lover and Delani's friend

    17. Desola - Serubawon's daughter and Odekunle's lover

    18. Omoyeni - Ajanaku's wife and Delani's secret lover

    19. Delani - Omoyeni's secret lover

    20. Iya-Agba - King Akinjobi's first wife

    21. Ogundele - Odekunle's father and kingmaker

    22. Demoke - Serubawon's wife

    23. Odejimi - kingmaker and Iyale's husband

    24. Iyale - Iya-Agba's friend

    25. Adebisi - King Akinjobi's second wife and Ajanaku's mother

    26. King Akinjobi - the deceased king

27. Author: Bosede Ademilua Afolayan, Nigerian writer and language teacher

28. Author's background: Associate Professor, Department of English, University of Lagos, Nigeria

29. Analysis focus: Plot, setting, characters, characterization, themes

30. Key events:

    - Serubawon's bribery and manipulation to enthrone Ajanaku

    - Ajanaku's corrupt rule

    - Betrayal and downfall of main characters

31. Symbolism: Power struggle and corruption in the narrative

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