JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 9

Question 9

Other Set Texts: African Drama

Soyinka's main concern in The Trials of Brother Jero is to

  1. A.expose the corrupt politicians in the society
  2. B.expose the religious charlatans in the society
  3. C.expose women's power to seduction
  4. D.condemn men who beat their wives
  5. E.show the significance of religion in our lives.
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Answer: B (expose the religious charlatans in the society)

Explanation

Jero is a fake prophet who cheats his followers; the play satirises such religious frauds.