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JAMB Literature in English 2001 Question 35

Question 35

African Poetry

In Mapanje's 'When This Carnival Finally Closes', the poet is describing the

  1. A.role of spirits in a carnival
  2. B.preparation for a carnival
  3. C.role of drumming and dancing in a carnival
  4. D.role of sycophancy and bad leadership
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (role of sycophancy and bad leadership)

Explanation

The 'carnival' is the dictator's reign of praise-singing; the poem attacks the flatterers and the bad ruler they serve.