This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.):New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds):A selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.); Longman Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked SolesIn Marvel’s To His Coy Mistress the poet-persona tries to
- build up the climax of expectation of women
- discuss how a woman labours hard
- meet the people's expectation in a religious adventure
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discuss the nature of man and the value of time
