This questions is base on Jerry Agada's The successes My boy, your future is bright, you can be anything you…

Analyzing the question

This is a literature-in-English question on Jerry Agada's The Successes (a Nigerian drama text). It asks why a certain character says, "My boy, your future is bright, you can be anything you want to be," about Ifenne.

The concept

In literature questions, the key is to identify the context of the quote: who is speaking, to whom, and what event prompted it. Words of praise like "your future is bright" are usually given as a reward for proven good qualities, not for plans or possessions.

Working through the options

• A. Been working for others to make profit. Working for others to make profit is not a reason to praise someone's future. It would suggest exploitation, not a bright future.
• B. Been planning to excel. Planning alone is not a demonstration of character. Encouragement like this usually follows evidence of conduct.
• C. Proven himself faithful and committed. This fits the pattern. Praise of a young person's future is typically given after he has shown honesty, loyalty, and dedication to his work or responsibilities. These are the qualities that justify saying "you can be anything you want to be."
• D. Purchased his first bus. Buying a bus is an achievement, but the statement is about character and potential, not an asset.

Caution: I can't reproduce the exact passage from the play from memory with full certainty, so my reasoning here is based on the thematic logic of the quote.

Answer: C. proven himself faithful and committed

Exam tip: For "why was this statement made" questions in literature, look for the character quality being rewarded (faithfulness, hard work, honesty) rather than a material item or a mere plan. Also, always revise the key events and the speaker of major quotes in your set texts.