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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 41

Question 41

African Poetry
'Night', by Wole Soyinka
The passage, as printed

In the above poem, Soyinka,

  1. A.describes nightfall and its effect on him
  2. B.does not wish to surrender to night
  3. C.rejects the night's presence
  4. D.says that night has no progress
  5. E.does not need protection from the dangers of night.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (describes nightfall and its effect on him)

Explanation

The poem pictures night falling and the strong feelings it stirs in the speaker.