A dramatic appraisal of interaction among women in wedlock of the gods

Abstract

The volatile situation in Sofola's Wedlock of the gods is reinforced by intense personal conflicts in Odibei and Ogwoma. The crisis arises from the distrust, hate and suspicion among the women. Odibei and Ogwoma's death become a mere wastage of human lives in the face of the patriarchal practice, which thrives in the play. This paper states that women need to stop fighting each other. It is only when they are able to overcome the enemy within that they can effectively tackle the problems of patriarchy and lack of self-actualization.

Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 2 2005: 84-90