JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 19

Question 19

African Poetry

'Streamside Exchange' primarily shows J.P. Clark's interest in

  1. A.birds
  2. B.children
  3. C.trade
  4. D.rivers
  5. E.destiny.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (destiny.)

Explanation

The child asks the bird when his mother will return, and the bird answers that he cannot know: the poem is about fate.