Question 29
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the latter half of the novel, the protagonist moves from the oppressive, cramped quarters of Lagos' slums to the tranquil, spacious campus of a university in Ibadan. Explain how this shift in setting contributes to the development of the protagonist's sense of identity.
Answer Options
A.
By relocating, the protagonist merely exchanges one form of oppression for another, maintaining a marginalised self‑image instead of developing a more autonomous sense of self.
B.
The move from the cramped Lagos slums to the open Ibadan university campus isolates the protagonist, reinforcing feelings of alienation and cultural dislocation rather than fostering confidence.
Correct Answer
C.
The move from the cramped Lagos slums to the open Ibadan university campus provides freedom, new ideas and supportive surroundings, enabling the protagonist to shed a marginalised self‑image and develop a more confident, autonomous identity.
D.
The transition highlights the protagonist's continued struggle, as the new environment imposes academic pressures that replace the previous physical hardships, leading to a fragmented identity.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The move from the cramped Lagos slums to the open Ibadan university campus provides freedom, new ideas and supportive surroundings, enabling the protagonist to shed a marginalised self‑image and develop a more confident, autonomous identity.
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This is
Waec Model Questions Vol1
2022
Literature In English
Question 29.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2022
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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