JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 39

Question 39

African Poetry

The word 'fence' in Peter's poem 'The Fence' symbolizes

  1. A.racial prejudice
  2. B.falsehood
  3. C.truth
  4. D.moral indecision
  5. E.social classes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (moral indecision)

Explanation

To sit on the fence is to refuse to choose sides.