![]() But is Lakunle stupid as he is made out to be? He loathes Bale Baroka, whom he regards as a corrupt ruler, bent on resisting modernity to protect his abusive ruler. The villagers, children even, regard him as a fool and a laughing stock. ![]() His smattering contains loosely combined verses and phrases from Western literature and the Bible. He old-style English suit, a size or two too small, and his twenty-three-inches trousers, makes him look ridiculous. He attempts at emulating Western culture, oftentimes appear clumsy, awkward, and laughable. He is a young man of nearly 23 years old, and advocates Western culture, which he is bent on spreading throughout the village to replace its supposedly backward traditions and customs. ![]() Lakunle is the school teacher of the village of Ilujinle, who is portrayed as representing Western culture values. ![]()
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