Question 47
Other Set Texts: African ProseWhich of the following comes closest to a correct interpretation of the symbol of the mine dumps in Mine Boy?
- A.The hope of all workers
- B.Acknowledgement of the efforts of black South African workers
- C.The enduring courage of black workers
- D.The dignity of labour under an oppressive regime
- E.The exploitation of black labour by an oppressive regime.
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Answer: E (The exploitation of black labour by an oppressive regime.)
Explanation
The great mine dumps are built by black workers' sweat for white owners' profit.