JAMB Literature in English 2021 Question 18

Question 18

Set Text: The Lion and the Jewel

The Lion and the Jewel is a novel based on

  1. A.cultural clash
  2. B.politics
  3. C.folktales
  4. D.traditional marriage ceremonies
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cultural clash)

Explanation

The work (actually a play) is built on the clash between traditional African culture and Western modernity.