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What is Wedlock of the Gods about?

What is Wedlock of the Gods about?

Set in the nineteenth century, Wedlock of the Gods is about two ill-fated lovers, Ogwoma and Uloko, who defy tradition in order to consummate their love for each other. Ogwoma is forced to marry an older and wealthier suitor, Adigwu, in order to secure a bride wealth to obtain medicine for her sick brother.

Who is the author of Wedlock of the Gods?

‘Zulú Ṣofọla
Wedlock of the Gods/Authors

When was Wedlock of the Gods published?

1973
Wedlock of the Gods/Originally published

Who wrote the Wedlock of the Gods?

What is the summary of the gods are not to blame?

The Gods Are Not To Blame is a 1968 play and a 1971 novel by Ola Rotimi. An adaptation of the Greek classic Oedipus Rex, the story centres on Odewale, who is lured into a false sense of security, only to somehow get caught up in a somewhat consanguineous trail of events by the gods of the land.

What are the major themes in the gods are not to blame?

Themes: Betrayal, disobedience, fate, ignorance, incest, patricide and pride.

How did Odewale die?

However, Odewale, the new king of kutuje decided to know who killed the late king but was told that he was murdered by robbers. Odewale made a vow to pluck out the killer’s eyes and then banish him away from the land. Aderopo brought Baba Fakunle, the ifa priest to the palace. The ifa priest knew who the murderer was.

Who is Gbonka in gods are not to blame?

Gbonka: He is one the messengers to the former king. Following the death of the king, he now lives in Ipetu. He is the one who was sent to dump Odewale in the evil grove where he would die. Out of sympathy, he handed him over to Ogundele, a hunter from Ijekun who nurtured him to maturity.

What type of dramatic is the gods are not to blame?

Rotimi’s tragic play The Gods are not to Blame displays numerous examples of dramatic irony. In the play, there is no suspense because the story on which the strategy is built is known to the audience. For this reason the playwright had to recourse to some other means to heighten the tragic effect.

Who is the protagonist in gods are not to blame?

Ola Rotimi’s The Gods Are Not To Blame is the series of unfortunate events that occur in King Odewale’s life. Rotimi seals Odewale’s fate by having an omen placed over his life at birth. Odewale’s horrible fate, whether it had been the Seer being silent, or even his parents not ordering his death.

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