JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 17

Question 17

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea: 'The old man was dreaming about the lions' suggests that he is

  1. A.going to hunt lions
  2. B.still determined and hopeful
  3. C.afraid of future struggle
  4. D.about to enter new jungles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (still determined and hopeful)

Explanation

The lions on the African beach stand for youth and strength; dreaming of them shows Santiago's spirit is still strong and hopeful.