Question 43
POST_UTME_UI
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2018
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LITERATURE
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objective
In the poem 'The Waste Land', T.S. Eliot employs the technique of allusion to draw parallels between the modern world and the mythological past. Discuss the effect of this technique on the reader's understanding of the poem.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The allusions to mythological figures and events create a sense of continuity between the past and present, highlighting the enduring nature of human experience.
B.
The allusions to mythological figures and events serve to underscore the disconnection between the modern world and the mythological past, emphasizing the fragmentation of human experience.
C.
The allusions to mythological figures and events allow the reader to appreciate the poem's themes and emotions in a more nuanced and complex way.
D.
The allusions to mythological figures and events are a reflection of the poet's own personal interests and biases, rather than a genuine attempt to engage with the mythological past.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The allusions to mythological figures and events create a sense of continuity between the past and present, highlighting the enduring nature of human experience.
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