JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 20

Question 20

African Poetry

The overall mood conveyed in Wole Soyinka's poem, 'Night', can be accurately described as

  1. A.calm
  2. B.agitated
  3. C.cheerful
  4. D.aggressive
  5. E.uneasy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (agitated)

Explanation

The speaker is disturbed and anxious, begging night to hide him.