JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 11

Question 11

African Poetry

In 'Come Away, My Love' Kariuki deals with the problems of

  1. A.love in the abstract
  2. B.reflections on shop windows
  3. C.the music of the piano
  4. D.love between people of different races
  5. E.the light from the candle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (love between people of different races)

Explanation

The poem shows a black man and a white woman who cannot love freely because of racial barriers.