"Hide me now, when night children haunt the earth" Wole Soyinka: "Night".

Night children in the stanza above reflects the consciousness of__________

  • A birds
  • B armed robbers
  • C animals
  • D spirit beings

The correct answer is D. spirit beings

Night children suggest several possibilities; the insects and animals whose cries make the night terrifying, armed robbers who work under the covering of night, evil forces or spiritual beings which are believed to operate at night. However, the poet uses the word 'haunt' which primarily pertains to a ghost of spirits. 

'Spirit beings' is therefore the best answer.

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