Indeed Jero himself confesses early on that he faces many trials from women, including lascivious temptations. Brother Jero is presented as a tarnished man, cunning and resourceful Hence we see him exactly the way he is - "a man of God" trying to survive in a world fraught with sundry challenges.
His creator Soyinka unleashes and unravels a gamut of wry situations and comments, and one can imagine the young Soyinka chuckling aloud!
Like he must have done when creating another early superb play, The lion and the jewel. Apart from the touch of comic around Jero, there is also the patina of rascality At the end of the play, Brother Jero gets his way and even somewhat moves up notches, spiritually! There is another hilarious sequel to this play, titled Jero's Metamorphosis Jun 22, Oluseun Obikoya rated it it was amazing. Excellent fun read.
Aug 05, Chelsea rated it really liked it. The dialogue and characterization was strong in these two plays, but they aren't on my list of favorites. So I think I'd really rate them a 3.
I've read these plays for a class, so perhaps I'll come to understand more about them a The dialogue and characterization was strong in these two plays, but they aren't on my list of favorites.
I've read these plays for a class, so perhaps I'll come to understand more about them and enjoy them more after discussing them. All in all, they were an ok read.
Apr 17, Lanre Ogundimu rated it really liked it. A strong depiction of the social and political conditions in Nigeria. A visit to the Bar Beach or Kuramo will expose some of the religious manipulation. Feb 26, Carolina rated it really liked it. Achei bonito Jan 05, Ifeoma added it. A classic play that shows the socio-political aspect of the country, Nigeria.
Oct 17, Oyindamola rated it really liked it. Great Read. Jan 02, Emmanuel Timilehin added it. Mar 26, Nwaeke Chinaza rated it liked it. A weirdly, fun read. Apr 15, DR G rated it liked it Shelves: immu. May 21, Bibi Iriemi rated it it was amazing. Jun 17, LornaMarie LornaMarie rated it it was amazing. A good book is re-written. This is one! You'll like the humour in the sequel Jero's Metamorphosis.
An exposit on some of the challenges faced in societies. Ileli Chioma rated it liked it May 14, Iyke otiteh rated it it was amazing Aug 04, Joel rated it it was amazing May 11, When Amope finally begs Jero by name, Chume makes the connection between Brother Jero, who told him to beat his wife, and this man who owes his wife money.
The scene then cuts to Jero, who is listening to a speech from a well-dressed Member of the Federal Government. Jero targets the man for his congregation, promising him future job promotions.
Having escaped Chume and gained a new convert, Jero addresses the audience. In The Strong Breed, Soyinka writes about the themes of social inclusion and exclusion in another small village in Nigeria. The play opens on a scene between Sunma, a local woman, and Eman, a young schoolteacher from another village. Sunma is anxious for Eman to leave the town. Eman ignores her and instead plays with Ifada, the village idiot. Sunma harshly sends the boy away.
The Girl explains the she is sick and the effigy will cure her. Sunma again tells Eman that the villagers are evil, and that he should leave. Sunma wonders whether Eman has had some problem with a woman in the past, and immediately asks for forgiveness when she realizes her offense.
Sunma then alludes to a festival, telling Eman that they must remain in the house until the festival is over. The Girl and Ifada reappear outside, and two men capture Ifada. Sunma and Eman do not notice.
Later, Sunma notices the abandoned effigy and tells Eman not to touch it. When Eman lets Ifada into the room, five men appear in pursuit of him. The men demand that Ifada be returned, and explain that Ifada has been chosen as the village carrier. Sunma suddenly realizes that if Ifada is back to the house, then Eman has turned himself over to the village men. The next scene shows the men chasing a half-naked Eman. It is revealed that after Eman volunteered as carrier, he was undressed, prepared, beaten but ran off before the end of the ritual.
As he flees, Eman encounters an Old Man and his attendant. After the death of his wife in childbirth, Eman refuses to take on this responsibility. The play then jumps back to the present moment, as Eman crouches in the bushes. Eman has a second flashback to the time when a young girl named Omae, who eventually became his wife, is mocking him for being uncircumcised. Eman defends Omae, and promises her that he will go to the city and make a living so that he can support them both.
Back in the present moment, the Girl asks Eman if he is thirsty. The Lion and the Jewel. This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Trials of Brother Jero and The Strong Breed.
Print Word PDF. Directions: Click on the correct answer. Questions of 1. A doll. A blanket. An effigy. The Priest. His father. She finds Sunma. She brings him the requested glass of water. She goes to find Oroge and Jaguna.
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