JAMB Literature in English 1980 Question 49

Question 49

Non-African Poetry

In Gray's 'Elegy' the poor are

  1. A.abused
  2. B.accursed
  3. C.romanticized
  4. D.praised
  5. E.admonished.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (romanticized)

Explanation

Gray paints an idealised, gentle picture of the humble country poor and their simple lives.