JAMB Literature in English 2014 Question 6

Question 6

Other Set Texts: Non-African Drama

Questions 6 to 10 are based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest. In the play, Ariel is identified as

  1. A.assistant to Sycorax.
  2. B.leader of the spirits.
  3. C.Prospero's daughter.
  4. D.Alonso's wife.
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Answer: B (leader of the spirits.)

Explanation

Ariel is the chief spirit who serves Prospero and commands the lesser spirits of the island.