These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poe...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2011Subject:Literature In English
These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.Launko's End of the War portrays the
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Launko's "End of the War" portrays the irony of life. The poem is about a soldier named Launko who has just returned from the war, only to find that his home has been destroyed and his family killed. Despite having fought for his country, he is now left with nothing and must face the harsh reality of his situation. The poem uses irony to highlight the absurdity of war and the tragic consequences it can have for those who participate in it.