Literature In English 2013 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2013 Jamb Examination
Question 41
"....Put up thy sword Or manage it to part these men with me." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the speech above was made when
Benvolio, known as a peace-maker, says this while trying to break up the fight between the servants of the Montagues and Capulets.
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Question 42
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, for his sacrifices to the church, Meka gets
Meka is rewarded for his sacrifices with an appointment into the church elders’ council, though it is more symbolic than meaningful.
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Question 43
"Since I came to this country I have never seen cocoa as well dried as yours." Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the speaker above is
The Catechist makes this remark, highlighting the hypocrisy and manipulation of the colonizers and their representatives.
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Question 44
The question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
"What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate
The word As I hate hell, all Montagues,
And thee Have at thee, coward!" Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above reveal the speaker as a
"What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate
The word As I hate hell, all Montagues,
And thee Have at thee, coward!" Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above reveal the speaker as a
These are Tybalt's words, which present him as a violent and aggressive character who delights in conflict.
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Question 45
These question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
James: Let me swear, woman. And I will swear by my father's coffin that if.... The lines depict James as a
James: Let me swear, woman. And I will swear by my father's coffin that if.... The lines depict James as a
Swearing by his father’s coffin shows James’ attachment to traditional customs and beliefs, rather than any major religion.