Baroka symbolizes the beauty and stability of African culture throughout the play by demonstrating his ability to preserve the village of Ilujinle and using his wisdom to woo Sidi. Baroka is revered throughout the community for his masculinity and accomplishments. Baroka elaborates on his accomplishments by discussing his ability to hunt leopards, climb trees, win log-tossing competitions, and perform various rituals. Baroka is also the only person who understands the importance of being hospitable to the foreign photographer in order to cast his village in a positive light. He preserves the village by thwarting a Public Works project, which prevents a railway from being built through Ilujinle. Baroka also successfully devises a plan to woo Sidi by spreading a false rumor about his own impotence. During a conversation with Sidi, Baroka displays his wisdom and understanding by sharing metaphors and allegories regarding tradition and modernity. He not only defeats the surveyor's attempt to build a railway but also defeats Lakunle, who opposes African culture. Baroka is successful and wise throughout the play, which symbolizes the beauty and stability of African culture.
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