JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 11

Question 11

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Big Brother metaphorizes a

  1. A.totalitarian authority
  2. B.benevolent leader
  3. C.revolutionary leader
  4. D.party brotherhood.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (totalitarian authority)

Explanation

Big Brother, who is always watching, is the face of the Party's total control over every part of people's lives.