JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 26

Question 26

Prose: General

What does the protagonist do in a picaresque novel?

  1. A.He embarks on a journey
  2. B.He slows down the narration
  3. C.He draws illustrative pictures
  4. D.He becomes an artist
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He embarks on a journey)

Explanation

The hero of a picaresque novel, a roguish wanderer, travels from place to place having one adventure after another.