2021 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 4

Option D. Pave way for Napoleon to become an absolute ruler.

Napoleon publicly executed some of the animals to explain to the others what would happen to them if they disobeyed one of his orders. He did this to stop the rebellion against him by threatening the animals and keep them afraid of him.

No society exists where everyone is equal. Option D

The novel is a commentary on the idea that even in a society where equality is a stated goal, there will always be those who hold more power and privilege than others. The novel uses the example of a farm run by animals, who overthrow their human owner and create a society where all animals are equal.

However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that the pigs, who take on the role of leaders and decision-makers, become increasingly corrupt and begin to abuse their power. They become more equal than the other animals, and the society devolves into a dictatorship where the pigs hold all the power and the other animals are oppressed.

This serves as a reminder that even in a society where equality is the goal, there will always be those who hold more power and privilege, and it is important to be vigilant in ensuring that this power is not abused.

Option A. Minimus, Napoleon and Squealer

Minimus, Napoleon, and Squealer play key roles in running the farm after the expulsion of Snowball. Minimus, the poet of the farm, is used by Napoleon to compose songs and slogans that praise Napoleon and his leadership. He uses Minimus's songs to brainwash the other animals, making them more loyal to Napoleon.

Napoleon, the pig who ultimately emerges as the leader of Animal Farm, uses his intelligence and manipulation skills to consolidate his power and control over the other animals. He uses Snowball's expulsion as an opportunity to take control of the farm, and he uses force, propaganda, and manipulation to maintain his power.

Squealer, another pig, acts as Napoleon's mouthpiece and propagandist. He is responsible for spreading Napoleon's message and ideas to the other animals, and he uses clever rhetoric and emotional appeals to convince the animals that Napoleon's rule is in their best interests.

Together, Napoleon, Minimus, and Squealer work to control the other animals and maintain their power on the farm. Napoleon, with the help of Minimus and Squealer, establishes himself as a dictator, who makes all the important decisions and uses force and propaganda to maintain control over the other animals.

Economical and effective. Option B

According to the play, the small community in Niger-Delta geting payout from an oil company drilling their land revealed the "theme of economics" in the play. 

Meanwhile, the protest for justice and action of the women in the community is said to be effective. So, the characterization of the play is said to be economical and effective.  

Option C. Women liberation from males domination

In the play, there is injustice and unfairness in the sharing of the oil money among the men and women. The sharing formula of the money favours the men while the women suffered. The play is said to be engrossed on the women of the community fighting for liberation from men domination and injustice. 

Carry out the nude act. Option B

According to the play, the complaint of the women in the community was silienced by the men. Their decision to leave the community was highly recognized as the highest measue they took to crown their protest.