Bayo Adebowale portrayed Yaremi as resilient, self reliant and strong willed particularly to__________

rebuke African superstitious beliefs

represent the image of African traditionalism

demonstrate the plight of widowhood

In Herbert's "The Pulley", God's supremacy is exemplified through______

His withholding of the gift of rest

the insatiable nature of man's needs

His blessings of man with many gifts

Okara's reminiscence in the "Piano and Drums" as to how he walks to the farm with no shoes, marching thorns and dangerous leafs, and still finds this enjoyable creates a feeling of___________

neglect of African culture for civilized styles

JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2019

Question 1 Report

... may be said to be a critical subject of concern in Blake's "School Boy"

adventurism

futility of life and time

moral rectitude

academic development

Answer Details

The futility of life and time may be said to be a critical subject of concern in Blake's "School Boy". The poem describes the monotonous and oppressive nature of traditional education, which the speaker views as a waste of time and a hindrance to personal growth and creativity. The speaker longs to escape the confines of the classroom and explore the natural world, which he sees as a source of inspiration and freedom. The poem suggests that the educational system stifles the creativity and individuality of students and forces them to conform to society's expectations. The focus of the poem is not on adventurism or academic development, although these themes are indirectly related to the futility of life and time. The poem's central concern is the need for individuals to find meaning and purpose in their lives beyond the confines of traditional institutions and societal norms.






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