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JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 13

Question 13

African Poetry

In David Diop's 'The Vultures', the statement 'And the monotonous rhythm of the paternoster Drowned the howling on the plantations,' suggests that

  1. A.music was more important than work
  2. B.boredom received more attention than suffering
  3. C.music was more pleasant than cries
  4. D.religion received more attention than the suffering slaves.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (religion received more attention than the suffering slaves.)

Explanation

Prayers were said while the cries of the slaves were ignored.