<P> The drama ends . </P> <P> The most prominent theme of this story is the rapid modernisation of Africa, coupled with the rapid evangelisation of the population . This has driven a wedge between the traditionalists, who seek to nullify the changes done in the name of progress due to vested interests or simply not liking the result of progress, and the modernists, who want to see the last of outdated traditional beliefs at all cost . </P> <P> Another core theme is the marginalisation of women as property . Traditionally, they were seen as properties that could be bought, sold or accumulated . Even the modern Lakunle falls victim to this, by looking down on Sidi for having a smaller brain, and later by thinking it will be easier to marry her once she's lost her virginity, since no dowry was required in such a situation . </P> <P> There is also the conflict between education and traditional beliefs . The educated people seek to spread their knowledge to the tribal people in an attempt to make them more modern . This in turn is resisted by the tribal people who see no point in obtaining an education as it served them no use in their daily lives . </P>

Lakunle character in the lion and the jewel