JAMB Literature in English 1998 Question 15

Question 15

African Poetry

Dzogbesa Lisa in Kofi Awoonor's 'Songs of Sorrow' can be equated to

  1. A.salvation
  2. B.despondence
  3. C.poverty
  4. D.fate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (fate.)

Explanation

Dzogbesa Lisa is the god of destiny who "has treated me thus": fate.