Literature In English 2005 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2005 Jamb Examination
Question 41
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Caliph Attahiru's dream about heavy smoke on the battlefield and the ancestors passing the flag of Islam from one head to another serves as
Caliph Attahiru's dream about heavy smoke on the battlefield and the ancestors passing the flag of Islam from one head to another serves as
The dream represents a contemplative, reflective state where Caliph Attahiru envisions symbolic events. This aligns with a reverie, as it captures a dreamlike meditation that conveys thematic significance without directly predicting future events.
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Question 42
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Madawaki: The whiteman is an uninvited guest to our land, he must observe, not dictate
The statement above is prompted by the
Madawaki: The whiteman is an uninvited guest to our land, he must observe, not dictate
The statement above is prompted by the
The statement is a reaction to the imposition of direct rule by the British, which threatened the autonomy of the caliphate and attempted to control local governance, prompting resistance.
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Question 43
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Claudius, though a murderer, is presented as a character
Claudius, though a murderer, is presented as a character
Claudius demonstrates guilt and moral conflict throughout the play, showing a conscience that continually torments him despite his outward authority and power.
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Question 44
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
To justify the deposition of the Emirs of Bida and Kontagora, the British authorities accuse them of
To justify the deposition of the Emirs of Bida and Kontagora, the British authorities accuse them of
The British often used false accusations of mendacity to undermine local rulers and justify the imposition of colonial authority over the emirs, legitimizing their control.
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Question 45
This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
Brutus' 'A Troubadour I Traverse' paints the picture of
Brutus' 'A Troubadour I Traverse' paints the picture of
The poem portrays a landscape of oppression and fear, emphasizing hatred and violence induced by state terror. The imagery and tone evoke systemic cruelty affecting individuals and society.
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Question 46
The predominant use of the third person pronoun in a novel creates a
Using third-person narration provides the writer with objectivity and distance from the narrative, allowing for a broader perspective and a detached commentary on events and characters.
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Question 47
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept must be a
Aristotle’s tragic hero is typically noble and possesses a character flaw (hubris) that leads to downfall, which evokes pity and fear in the audience, fulfilling the purpose of tragedy.
