Question

Discuss the role of women in Death and the King’s Horseman

Answer 1

The author of the play ‘ Death and King’s Horseman', Wole Soyinka describe that in traditional society of Yoruba, women had the important role. Women were also an important role in order to maintain discipline in the community. Women play their social, spiritual and moral role in society to give guidance to society.Lyaloja, the mother of market plays the critical role in the play.   

Wole Soyinka presented another way of thinking about responsibility, power, and influence.