JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 24

Question 24

African Poetry

The tone of Wole Soyinka's 'Abiku' is

  1. A.arrogant and cynical
  2. B.mysterious and cunning
  3. C.understanding but cynical
  4. D.kind and thoughtful.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (arrogant and cynical)

Explanation

Soyinka's Abiku boasts that charms cannot keep him and mocks the parents' efforts.