Question 59
NECO
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2021
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In Chinua Achebe's *Things Fall Apart*, the narrative moves from the village of Umuofia to the colonial court. Explain in two sentences how this shift of setting influences Okonkwo's internal conflict.
Answer Options
A.
The village setting emphasizes communal rituals, and the colonial court introduces modern technology that simplifies his daily life; this combination eases his internal tension by merging tradition with progress.
B.
The village setting highlights Okonkwo's physical strength, while the colonial court showcases his diplomatic skills; this contrast lessens his internal conflict by presenting clear pathways for leadership.
C.
The village setting isolates Okonkwo from his family, whereas the colonial court offers him new opportunities for wealth; this juxtaposition reduces his anxiety about cultural loss and shifts his focus to personal ambition.
Correct Answer
D.
The village setting reinforces Okonkwo's traditional identity, while the colonial court imposes foreign law that threatens his authority; this contrast heightens his fear of losing status and deepens his internal struggle between tradition and change.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The village setting reinforces Okonkwo's traditional identity, while the colonial court imposes foreign law that threatens his authority; this contrast heightens his fear of losing status and deepens his internal struggle between tradition and change.
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This is
Neco
2021
Literature In English
Question 59.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.