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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 40

Question 40

Non-African Poetry
From Thomas Hardy's 'The Duel'
The passage, as printed

The theme of this poem is

  1. A.bravery
  2. B.honour
  3. C.betrayal
  4. D.death of a fool
  5. E.the evil of duelling
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (betrayal)

Explanation

The "page" is the dead man's wife, who has plotted with her lover so that they can be free: a story of betrayal.