Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Literary History

Post-colonial literature often explores themes of:

  1. A.The beauty of untouched nature and the sublime.
  2. B.The aftermath of colonialism, identity, and cultural hybridity.
  3. C.Rationalism, universal truths, and human perfectibility.
  4. D.The exploration of human subconscious and stream of consciousness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The aftermath of colonialism, identity, and cultural hybridity.)

Explanation

Post-colonial writing deals with life after colonial rule: identity, cultural mixing, oppression and independence.