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JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 25

Question 25

African Poetry

Osundare's 'They Too are the Earth' can be interpreted as

  1. A.a defence of the underprivileged
  2. B.an apology for the affluent
  3. C.a song of sorrow
  4. D.a reaction against labour.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a defence of the underprivileged)

Explanation

The poet insists that the beggars and labourers are also "the earth" and deserve respect.