Question

What is the central conflict in Wole Soyinka's 'The Strong Breed'?

• A. A community's rejection of a willing scapegoat.
• B. A family's struggle against poverty.
• C. A nation's fight for independence.
• D. An individual's quest for personal glory.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A community's rejection of a willing scapegoat.

The central conflict in 'The Strong Breed' revolves around the community's desperate need for a scapegoat to cleanse their sins and avert disaster. When Eman, a stranger, willingly offers himself as the carrier, the play explores the themes of sacrifice, tradition, and the burden of communal guilt. The conflict arises from the community's readiness to exploit and reject him.