Question 24
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Examine the use of symbolism in a selected prose work. Identify at least two symbols and analyze their significance in relation to the themes and character development within the narrative.
Answer Options
A.
In 'The Great Gatsby', the valley of ashes symbolizes hope and renewal, while the green light represents the inevitability of fate, both underscoring the theme of ambition and its consequences.
B.
In 'The Great Gatsby', the clock symbolizes the passage of time and lost opportunities, while the color white represents purity and innocence, both reflecting the characters' struggles with their identities.
Correct Answer
C.
In 'The Great Gatsby', the green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams, while the valley of ashes represents moral decay, both highlighting the theme of the American Dream's corruption.
D.
In 'The Great Gatsby', the yellow car symbolizes wealth and excess, while the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg represent the moral compass of society, both emphasizing the theme of the pursuit of happiness.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
In 'The Great Gatsby', the green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams, while the valley of ashes represents moral decay, both highlighting the theme of the American Dream's corruption.
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Literature In English
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