JAMB Literature in English 2013 Question 17

Question 17

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

Questions 17 to 20 are based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. The Ministry of Love is concerned with

  1. A.peace and freedom
  2. B.torture and pain
  3. C.joy and peace
  4. D.hatred and pain.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (torture and pain)

Explanation

Despite its name, the Ministry of Love is where the Party tortures and 're-educates' people like Winston.