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JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2009

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This question is based on selected poem 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; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked Soles
The end of Give Me The Minstrel's seatseems to suggest that one needs the
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The end of the poem "Give Me The Minstrel's seat" seems to suggest that one needs the support of others. The poem talks about the importance of having a community of people who will appreciate and celebrate the achievements of a person. The last stanza of the poem emphasizes that the speaker needs an audience to appreciate his songs and keep his memory alive. This suggests that the support of others is necessary for one's success and legacy to endure.
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