JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 13

Question 13

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston Smith begins his rebellion against the power of the state by

  1. A.purchasing arms
  2. B.keeping a private diary
  3. C.opposing the law
  4. D.educating the youth.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (keeping a private diary)

Explanation

Winston's first act of rebellion is starting a secret diary in which he writes 'DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER'.