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JAMB Literature in English 2007 Question 23

Question 23

Non-African Poetry

In Milton's On His Blindness, the poet's attitude towards his blindness is one of

  1. A.anger
  2. B.sorrow
  3. C.fortitude
  4. D.apathy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (fortitude)

Explanation

After a moment of complaint Milton accepts his blindness patiently, concluding that 'they also serve who only stand and wait': this is fortitude.