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JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 45

Question 45

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 45)
The passage, as printed

The predominant mood of this poem is best captured by the words

  1. A.misplaced anxiety
  2. B.great relief
  3. C.solemn resignation
  4. D.morbid fear.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (solemn resignation)

Explanation

The family quietly sweeps up the heart and puts love away: calm, solemn acceptance of death.