What lesson does the novel teach about migration?

Analyzing the question: The question asks about the lesson a novel teaches about migration. It doesn't name the novel. For JAMB 2025 English, the recommended literature text is The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba, and migration (the "japa" theme) is one of the themes students are asked to consider in such texts. Since the novel isn't named in the question, we need to reason from what the options say and from how literature texts usually treat migration.

Explaining the concept: Literary works on migration seldom say it is purely good or purely bad. They tend to show a balanced picture: people move for opportunity, safety, or a better life, but they also face loneliness, culture shock, discrimination, loss of identity, and sometimes disappointment. So the "lesson" is usually nuanced.

Evaluating each option:

• A. Migration should always be the last option: "Always" is an absolute claim. Novels rarely prescribe a fixed rule like this, so it is too rigid.
• B. Migration brings mixed blessings and challenges: This matches the balanced way literature treats the theme, showing both gains and struggles.
• C. Migration guarantees success: "Guarantees" is absolute and unrealistic. Most migration narratives show that success is not assured.
• D. Migration is a betrayal of one's roots: This is a strong, one-sided judgement. Novels may explore tension with home, but they rarely condemn migrants outright.

Answer: Option B is the best fit.

Note: The question doesn't name the text, so this answer rests on the general treatment of the theme. If your class text presents a different, specific message, check it against that text. Still, B is the most defensible choice here.

Exam tip: In theme and lesson questions, be wary of words like "always," "never," "guarantees," and "all." Options with absolute wording are often wrong, while balanced options like "mixed" or "both" are frequently correct.