JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 8

Question 8

Other Set Texts: African Drama

Of the issues raised by Wole Soyinka in The Trials of Brother Jero, the most central deals with the

  1. A.frustrations of an incompatible marriage
  2. B.rivalry of religious sects
  3. C.negative qualities of women
  4. D.evils of religious demagogy
  5. E.disadvantages of the over-ambitious, naive personality.
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Answer: D (evils of religious demagogy)

Explanation

The play centres on a false prophet who manipulates his followers.