Who was the narrator of the life changer?

This question is about the JAMB literature text The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli. I'll be honest about what I can and can't confirm here.

1. Analyze the question The question asks who tells the story in the novel. It tests your knowledge of the set text, specifically its point of view.

2. Explain the concept In literature, the narrator is the voice that tells the story. In a first-person narrative, the narrator is usually a character in the story, often the protagonist. You identify the narrator by asking, "Whose voice and experiences drive the story?"

3. Work through the text The Life Changer follows a young woman, Ummi, a university student and the central character. Her experiences drive the plot: her struggles and her relationships, including the one with Salma, her close friend. The story is told from her perspective, so she is the narrator.

The other options don't fit:

• Salma is a supporting character, not the storyteller.
• Omar is a male character in the story and does not narrate.
• Bint is not the narrating voice.

4. Answer The narrator is Ummi, which is option B.

Note: I'm recalling the plot from memory, so if your class notes or textbook describe the narration differently, check them. In this case my reasoning and the official key agree.

5. Exam tip For set-text questions, always make a quick character chart:

• Narrator/protagonist: whose eyes you see the story through
• Friends/family: supporting characters
• Antagonists: who causes the conflict

Knowing the main character and the point of view usually gets you several marks quickly. Keep revising your set texts. You're doing well!