JAMB Literature in English 2012 Question 45

Question 45

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Extract for question 45
The passage, as printed

The feeling conveyed by the speaker above is one of

  1. A.anger
  2. B.alienation
  3. C.hope
  4. D.despair.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (despair.)

Explanation

The speaker feels trapped: everyone around him admires wealth like Koomson's, and he sees no way to resist it, so he despairs.