JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 8

Question 8

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet

'The all-seeing sun Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun' The above lines were spoken in Romeo and Juliet by

  1. A.Count Paris in praise of Juliet
  2. B.Romeo in praise of Juliet
  3. C.Romeo in praise of Rosaline
  4. D.Lady Capulet in praise of Rosaline.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Romeo in praise of Rosaline)

Explanation

Before he meets Juliet, Romeo swears no one is lovelier than Rosaline.