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JAMB Literature in English 2003 Question 46

Question 46

African Poetry

The mood of the persona in Nortje's 'Nightfall' is one of

  1. A.joy and helplessness
  2. B.sadness and hopelessness
  3. C.joy and gaiety
  4. D.sadness and joy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sadness and hopelessness)

Explanation

The poem's nightfall imagery reflects the persona's gloom and despair under oppression: sadness and hopelessness.