JAMB Literature in English 1989 Question 47

Question 47

Non-African Poetry
'Ode – Intimations of Immorality' by William Worthsworth
The passage, as printed

The above lines convey a sense of

  1. A.dejection
  2. B.uneasy acceptance
  3. C.deep distress
  4. D.nostalgia.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (uneasy acceptance)

Explanation

The poet admits the lost glory cannot return but resolves to find strength in what remains.