Question 22
African Poetry'Hurrah for Thunder' by Christopher Okigbo could be regarded as a call to
- A.beware of the animals in the jungle
- B.beware of the effects of thunder
- C.condemn the destructive qualities of elephants
- D.be conscious and vigilant of man's abuse of power
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (be conscious and vigilant of man's abuse of power)
Explanation
The fallen elephant and the thunder stand for powerful leaders; the poem warns people to watch how men use and abuse power.