WAEC Literature in English 2017 Objective — Question 31
Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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31. [Read the extract from Act 1, Scene Three, lines 171-174: 'Speaker: I think this tale would win my daughter too, Good Brabantio, take up this mangled matter at the best. Men do their broken weapons rather use Than their bare hands.' and answer questions 31 and 32] The speaker is
- A. A. DukeCorrect
- B. B. Othello
- C. C. Brabantio
- D. D. Cassio
Explanation
When Brabantio is not satisfied with Othello's relationship with Desdemona, he raises the matter at the senate. Othello is called upon to relate the story of how Desdemona fell in love with him. Othello relates the story, recalling how his slavery and war experience inspired Desdemona into loving him. The Duke confesses that such a tale would win his own daughter too.
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