JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 44

Question 44

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 44)
The passage, as printed

This poem reflects the

  1. A.tyranny of the majority
  2. B.approval of the majority factor
  3. C.unhappiness that might be right
  4. D.great love for mad people.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (tyranny of the majority)

Explanation

Whoever disagrees with the majority is called dangerous and chained: the majority rules by force.