Question 1
Literary Appreciation: Prose and DramaJAMB 2003 Literary Appreciation: Jibunoh
'Jibunoh was simply a difficult man. He was hated by all his neighbours and deserted by his relations. He was the first and only person to beat a policeman in the entire village. He also had ten cases instituted against him for either stealing or violating the rights of others. He had no regard for decency or normal conduct. No lover of peace or order could be his friend. It is not surprising that his death elicited jubilation rather than mourning.'
The passage above reveals that Jibunoh symbolizes
- A.wickedness
- B.insanity
- C.lawlessness
- D.isolation
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (lawlessness)
Explanation
Jibunoh beats a policeman, steals, violates other people's rights and has no regard for normal conduct or order: he stands for lawlessness.