JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 38

Question 38

African Poetry

The night is significant in 'Nightfall in Soweto' because E night brings a lot of enjoyment.

  1. A.people stay in their houses
  2. B.crimes are committed at night
  3. C.the people can rest their tired bones at night
  4. D.black peoples are persecuted even in their own homes at night
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (black peoples are persecuted even in their own homes at night)

Explanation

At night violent men and police break into homes, so black people are not safe even indoors.