JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 17

Question 17

African Poetry

In Leopold Senghor's 'Long, long you have held between your hands', the poet addresses himself to

  1. A.his beloved country for which he yearns
  2. B.his love
  3. C.his love interfused with yearning for his country
  4. D.a not easily discernible subject.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (his love interfused with yearning for his country)

Explanation

The woman he speaks to also stands for Africa, so love and homesickness are mixed.