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JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 18

Question 18

African Poetry

In the poem, 'The Cathedral', Kofi Awoonor expresses

  1. A.sorrow at the disappearance of his village
  2. B.his feeling about traditional religion
  3. C.disapproval of the change from Africa's past life to the present and the modern
  4. D.anger at slavery and colonialism
  5. E.his approval for the building of a cathedral in his village.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (disapproval of the change from Africa's past life to the present and the modern)

Explanation

The old tree that sheltered the village is cut down and a huge cathedral put in its place: Awoonor regrets the change.