WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2001 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Read the poem below and answer the question

Thou art the judge of man
Judging his plans and behaviour
Judging his speech and egotism
You are the patient Judge

Nations plan without having thee in view
They boast of their will
But soon you show them their follies
You are the patient Judge

Tomorrow and Tomorrow, go here and there
Time smiles and laughs
He frowns his face and consults with fate
You are the patient Judge

The extract teaches us to use time

to the fullest

wisely

to plan

for pleasure

Answer Details

The extract teaches us to use time wisely. The poem highlights the importance of time in judging people's plans, behavior, and speech. It emphasizes that even nations with their plans and will must recognize the ultimate judgment of time. The extract states that time smiles and laughs at human endeavors, but eventually frowns and consults with fate, highlighting the fleeting nature of time. Therefore, the extract teaches us to use time wisely and to recognize its power and inevitability in our lives.






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