Remake of Death and the King's Horseman Scene 2 by https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv en-us 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC 2025-10-26 16:16:21 UTC hello@padlet.com What values and beliefs do Simon and Jane demonstrate at the start of Scene 2? Write down at least three. dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344375 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344375 Amusa is an interesting character – which British beliefs and values can you associate him with? Which Yoruba beliefs and values can you also associate him with? Write down as many as you can. dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344378 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344378 Describe the costume the Pilkingses are wearing at the start of scene 2? Why is Amusa shocked by this? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344379 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344379 How are the Pilkingses presented in relation to the theme of colonialism? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344380 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344380 Who is Joseph and what does he clarify to the Pilkingses? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344381 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344381 What is the history between Simon and Elesin? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344382 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344382 What do we learn about Olunde? Write three things dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344383 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344383 What is Simon's attitude towards all religions? What does he say about the Yoruba rituals? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344384 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344384 What religion does Amusa and Joseph now follow? Why? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344385 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344385 As the scene progresses the drums get louder. What is the dramatic effect of this? What does it symbolise? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344386 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344386 What is Simon's reaction to Elesin's plans? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344388 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344388 How is Simon going to manage the 'nonsense' that is happening outside his house? What will he do? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344389 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344389 Why are the Pilkingses so excited about the masquerade ball? Who is attending? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344390 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344390 At the end of the scene Soyinka uses an interesting audio technique - the tango is juxtaposed with the ritualistic drums. What is the effect of this? What themes does it highlight? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344391 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344391 Write a short analysis of this quote from Simon about the sound of drumming outside (50 words) IT'S DIFFERENT JANE. I DON'T THINK I'VE HEARD THIS PARTICULAR SOUND BEFORE. SOMETHING UNSETTLING ABOUT IT. dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344392 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344392 Remind me, what do the Yoruba people believe will happen if Elesin does not complete the ritual tonight? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344393 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344393 Comment on Soyinka's use of dramatic irony in scene 2. Write 3 things that the audience knows that the Pilkingses do not dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344394 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344394 There is a lot of foreshadowing in this scene. Write three predictions about what will happen next based on what you have studied in scenes 1 & 2 dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344395 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344395 comment on this quotation: Simon: IT'S THE FIRST BIT OF REAL FUN THE EUROPEAN CLUB HAS MANAGED TO ORGANISE FOR OVER A YEAR. I'M DAMNED IF I AM GOING TO MISS IT dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344396 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344396 Using stage directions, explain how you know that Simon is feeling on edge / nervous dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344397 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344397 Who are the Egungun and what do they represent? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344398 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344398 Jane emerges as a strong character in this scene. How does her reaction to everything contrast with her husband's? dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344399 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344399 comment on this quotation: I CAN'T KEEP MY EYE ON ALL THE POTENTIAL SUICIDES IN THIS PROVINCE. AND AS FOR THAT MAN - BELIEVE ME IT'S GOOD RIDDANCE dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344401 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344401 comment on this stage direction: AMUSA SWITCHES HIS GAZE TO THE CEILING SUDDENLY, REMAINS MUTE dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344402 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344402 . dhowarth1 https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344403 2022-11-10 09:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dhowarth1/tg32lpbhfh8vcadv/wish/2378344403