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The Clearing in the Village

This place is where most of the action of the play takes place; there is an enormous Odan tree there, and on one side is the village school.

The Lion

This is one of many nicknames for the village Bale, Baroka.

The Jewel

This is the nickname that Sidi acquires as a result of her photographs being published.

Lakunle's Clothing

This poorly-fitting and threadbare suit with bell-bottom pants, worn with white sneakers, shows how desperately its owner wants to fit into Western society.

The Water Pail

This object is being carried by Sidi in a traditional way in the opening of the play; Lakunle argues with her about how to carry it.

Baroka's Picture

This object is published in the magazine next to a picture of the village latrine.

Lagos

This is the capital city of Nigeria and the place where Lakunle believes...

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