GCELiterature in EnglishAfrican Poetry2020

Which of the following best describes the mood of David Diop's poem 'Africa'?

ABitter resentment and hopelessness
BNostalgic longing combined with hope for liberationCORRECT
CJoyful celebration of colonial achievements
DIndifference to Africa's historical suffering
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Diop's 'Africa' blends a nostalgic longing for pre-colonial African glory with a forward-looking hope for the continent's liberation and renaissance. The poem mourns Africa's subjugation but ends on a note of resilience, as symbolized by the young tree growing through the bitter taste of liberty.
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