Question 19
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In a novel, two contrasting settings are presented: (a) a bustling Lagos market filled with shouting vendors, bright fabrics, and constant movement; and (b) a quiet rural village where evenings are spent under a single lantern, with only the distant croak of frogs breaking the silence. Discuss how the contrast between these two settings influences the protagonist's development and shapes the overall mood of the novel.
Answer Options
A.
The market's bright colors and noise cause the protagonist to feel nostalgic for the village, while the village's silence makes them crave the market's excitement, resulting in a mood that oscillates unpredictably without a clear progression.
B.
The bustling market represents the protagonist's inner peace, while the quiet village symbolizes chaos, leading the character to become more anxious in the city and relaxed in the village, which reverses the intended mood shift.
Correct Answer
C.
The hectic Lagos market forces the protagonist to become resilient and confront external pressures, while the tranquil village encourages introspection and a sense of belonging. The contrast drives the character's growth from outward assertiveness to inner reflection and creates a mood that moves from chaotic tension to peaceful calm.
D.
Both settings serve the same purpose: they highlight the protagonist's static nature, showing that the character does not change regardless of environment, and the mood remains uniformly oppressive throughout the novel.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The hectic Lagos market forces the protagonist to become resilient and confront external pressures, while the tranquil village encourages introspection and a sense of belonging. The contrast drives the character's growth from outward assertiveness to inner reflection and creates a mood that moves from chaotic tension to peaceful calm.
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