JAMB - Literature In English (2008 - No. 24)

This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et all (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Maduka C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E et al (eds)_: Longman Examination Guides: Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G.: Neked Soles.

In Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation, freedom is to be achieved through the efforts of
the old generation
new generation
present generation
successive generation

Explanation

In Kunene's "A Heritage of Liberation," the poet conveys the idea that freedom is to be achieved through the efforts of the "new generation" . The theme of generational change and the role of the youth in the struggle for freedom is a a predominant theme in the work.

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