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Question 1

Amusa

Answer 1

“if I go I will come back with reinforcements and we will all return carrying weapons” -
Soyinka uses foreshadowing to create a sense of tension and suspense. This quote hence a potential violence conflict suggesting that the characters actions will have devastating consequences. The use of the word reinforcement implies the border of forces lead to a climatic confrontation.

Question 2

Pilkings

Answer 2

“ I have no intention on letting you commit suicide.” -
emotional undertone
Conveys a strong emotional unturned concern and care. The use of the phrase no intention suggest a sense of determination and responsibility imploying that Pilkings is deeply invested in preventing the elesin suicide. The tone is assertive yet compassionate revealing Pilkings emotional connection to the Elesin and the dialogue

Question 3

Jane

Answer 3

“nonsense. Life should never be thrown deliberately away.” -

Question 4

Iyaloja

Question 5

Olunde

Question 6

Elesin

Question 7

Aide de camp

Answer 7

“He’s got the nerve to wear a uniform,a symbol of civilisation and yet he’s nothing but a savage.” - oxymoron
By calling Elesin a savage aide de camp
dehumanise him ignoring the complexity and richness of his culture heritage. This language also reinforces the power and balance between the coloniser and the colonised with the camp positioning himself as a representative of civilisation and Elesin over as the other to be judged and controlled

Question 8

Praise singer

Answer 8

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