JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 13

Question 13

African Poetry

In David Diop's 'The Vultures', the colonialists are portrayed as

  1. A.hypocritical and oppressive
  2. B.intellectual and civilized
  3. C.humanitarian and sympathetic
  4. D.adventurous and daring.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hypocritical and oppressive)

Explanation

They preached Christianity while enslaving and brutalising Africans.