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JAMB Literature in English 2001 Question 37

Question 37

Non-African Poetry

The major theme of Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is that death renders life

  1. A.meaningless for the rich
  2. B.meaningful for the poor
  3. C.meaningless for all
  4. D.meaningful for all
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (meaningless for all)

Explanation

'The paths of glory lead but to the grave': death ends rich and poor alike, so worldly achievement counts for nothing.