Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 32

Practice objective / multiple choice question 32 from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2020 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 32 NECO • 2020 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In Wole Soyinka's play *The Strong Breed* and Shakespeare's tragedy *Macbeth*, the motif of blood is symbolic. Explain how the colour red is employed differently in each work to convey distinct aspects of the protagonists' inner conflict.

Answer Options

A. In *The Strong Breed* red signifies personal guilt and murderous intent, whereas in *Macbeth* it denotes communal sacrifice and renewal.
Correct Answer B. In *The Strong Breed* red denotes communal sacrifice and renewal, while in *Macbeth* it signifies personal guilt and murderous ambition.
C. In *The Strong Breed* red indicates supernatural omen and destiny, while in *Macbeth* it reflects political power and royal legitimacy.
D. In *The Strong Breed* red symbolizes personal ambition and betrayal, while in *Macbeth* it represents communal renewal and ritual sacrifice.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
In *The Strong Breed* red denotes communal sacrifice and renewal, while in *Macbeth* it signifies personal guilt and murderous ambition.

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This is Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 32. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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