JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 28

Question 28

Non-African Poetry

In Lawrence's Bat, the poet's attitude to bat is one of

  1. A.fear
  2. B.sarcasm
  3. C.contempt
  4. D.flattering.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (contempt)

Explanation

The speaker finds the bats ugly and repulsive and wants nothing to do with them: his attitude is contempt.