In Mapanje's When This Carnival Finally Closes', the poet is describing the

JAMB 2001

From the novel; Selected Poems from: New Poetry from Africa; Poems of Black Africa; A Selection of African Poetry; Exam Focus: Literature-in-English; Longman Examination Guides; West African Verse

In Mapanje's When This Carnival Finally Closes', the poet is describing the

A. role of spirits in a carnival
B. preparation for a carnival
C. role of drumming and dancing in a carnival
D. role of sycophancy and bad leadership

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The poem is a metaphorical commentary on the political situation, where the "carnival" symbolises the chaotic, superficial and corrupt nature of leadership. The speaker reflects on the end of this "carnival" as a moment of reckoning, hinting at the negative effects of sycophancy, exploitation, and misgovernance, which have been prominent throughout the event.

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