JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 16

Question 16

African Poetry
From J.P. Clark's 'Olokun'
The passage, as printed

These lines from J.P. Clark's 'Olokun' suggest that Olokun's eyes

  1. A.hypnotize
  2. B.cause sleeplessness
  3. C.terrify
  4. D.prevent dreams.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hypnotize)

Explanation

No man can stare at her eyes, "the sable vehicle of dream", without falling under their spell.