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JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 37

Question 37

African Poetry
From Brutus' 'A Troubadour I Traverse'
The passage, as printed

The above lines from Brutus' poem 'A Troubadour I Traverse' indicate that the poet

  1. A.is a traveller
  2. B.is an explorer who collects things
  3. C.enjoys amorous adventures
  4. D.loves a woman
  5. E.has a deep-rooted love for his country.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (has a deep-rooted love for his country.)

Explanation

The "land" he explores like a lover is South Africa: he speaks of his country as a beloved woman.