There are several notable differences between the characters of Sidi and Sadiku in the play The Lion and the Jewel. Throughout the play, Sidi is a young, attractive maiden who is yet to make her decision on who she will marry. Sadiku is Baroka's chief wife who is much older than Sidi. Sadiku is a traditionalist who submits to the Yoruba culture by accepting her position as the Bale's head wife. Unlike Sadiku, Sidi challenges Ilujinle's traditional belief that women should submit to males. Sidi brags about her beauty, dismisses Lakunle, and even mocks the Bale. Sadiku is more refined and presents herself as the typical head wife while Sidi is portrayed as a young, brash, conceited woman. The two characters also differ in their behavior towards Lakunle and Baroka. Sidi tolerates Lakunle and even considers marrying him at the beginning of the play, while Sadiku continually criticizes Lakunle and argues with him. Sadiku also openly respects Baroka, while Sidi is not shy about her negative feelings towards the Bale.
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