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JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 10

Question 10

African Poetry

In Clark's Agbor Dancer, the drum is central to the message because it

  1. A.portrays the drummer as an expert
  2. B.reminds the poet of his cultural roots
  3. C.provides the rhythm for the dancer
  4. D.draws the spectators to the dancing arena
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Answer: B (reminds the poet of his cultural roots)

Explanation

Watching the dancer move in tune with the drum makes the poet long to be at one again with the traditions he has drifted from, so the drum stands for his cultural roots.