JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 25

Question 25

Other Set Texts: African Drama

As a character, Ozidi, in J.P. Clark's play of that name, is ruined by

  1. A.too great interest in women
  2. B.too much love of peace
  3. C.excessive belief in his own powers
  4. D.too great dependence on his grand-mother
  5. E.the wickedness of his enemies.
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Answer: C (excessive belief in his own powers)

Explanation

Ozidi grows so confident in his strength and charms that he kills without limit, and this excess brings his downfall.