JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 6

Question 6

Set Text: Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: The author successfully conveys his message through

  1. A.interior monologue
  2. B.comedy of manners
  3. C.satirical performances
  4. D.comedy of errors
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (comedy of errors)

Explanation

The play's humour and meaning come from mistaken identities (Viola disguised as Cesario, confused with Sebastian), which is a comedy of errors.