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JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 6

Question 6

Non-African Poetry

In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the poet sees the death of the young athlete as

  1. A.belated
  2. B.permanent
  3. C.temporary
  4. D.timely
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (timely)

Explanation

Housman calls the athlete a 'smart lad' to die at the height of his glory, before his fame could fade, so he sees the death as timely.