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WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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...y' are robbed! Refers to

  • A. Brabantio's rejection of Othello
  • B. Desdemona's stout defence of Othello
  • C. Iago's stealing of Roderigo's purse
  • D. Othello's elopement with DesdemonaCorrect

Explanation

"...y' are robbed!" refers to Othello's elopement with Desdemona. Elopement is an act of leaving secretly to get married; having known that Brabantio will not approve of their marriage, Othello and Desdemona are set to elope or get married elsewhere.

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