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WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 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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Speaker Y's speech shows that

  • A. Cassio is to blame
  • B. Emilia is to blame
  • C. he is unrepentantCorrect
  • D. she is regretful

Explanation

Speaker Y's (Othello's) speech shows that he is unrepentant. This is evident in the speech: "...Iago knows that she with Cassio hath the act of shame/ A thousand times committed. Cassio confessed it/ And she did gratify his amorous works". He has no reason to feel sorry for what he just happened. He thinks Desdemona deserved the death. He is oblivious of Cassio and Iago's innocence and the culpability of Iago.

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