Question

Which of Soyinka's works directly critiques authoritarian rule and political corruption in Africa?

• A. The Trials of Brother Jero
• B. Kongi's Harvest
• C. A Dance of the Forests
• D. The Swamp Dwellers

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Kongi's Harvest

Kongi's Harvest is a satirical critique of authoritarian rule and political corruption in post-colonial Africa. The play satirizes the excesses and absurdities of dictatorships, using humor and dramatic irony to expose the abuse of power and the manipulation of the people. It is one of Soyinka's most direct political commentaries.