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WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 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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...do a desperate turn means

  • A. commit suicide
  • B. confront Duke
  • C. disown Desdemona
  • D. kill OthelloCorrect

Explanation

"...do a desperate turn" means kill Othello. There is no doubt that if Brabantio had been alive at the death of Desdemona he would have ordered the killing of Othello or take a legal action against him. Brabantio was initially against Desdemona and Othello's marriage.

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