JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 9

Question 9

Non-African Poetry

Milton's On His Blindness teaches human beings to

  1. A.discountenance physical disabilities
  2. B.regard disabilities as enduring
  3. C.keep on struggling endlessly
  4. D.use their talents sparingly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (discountenance physical disabilities)

Explanation

Milton concludes that 'they also serve who only stand and wait': a disability should not be allowed to stop anyone serving God, so physical handicaps are set aside as no barrier.