JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 39

Question 39

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 39)
The passage, as printed

In the eyes of the writer of these lines, the word 'forests' stands for

  1. A.friendliness
  2. B.insecurity
  3. C.innocence
  4. D.fertility
  5. E.safety.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (insecurity)

Explanation

Ambushes and treacherous lianas make the forest a place of danger.