Snake in the Roof

The Breakdown

A physical crisis occurs when a snake is found in the school roof. This serves as a metaphor for hidden dangers—whether venomous staff gossip or structural neglect. It forces management to reevaluate safety. For Bepo, it recalls unethical ritualistic practices he saw at Beesway Group of School, reinforcing his belief in schools as sanctuaries of logic.

JAMB Prep Questions

Q: What does the snake in the roof symbolize?

Ans: It is a metaphor for hidden dangers, representing both toxic staff gossip and institutional/structural neglect.

Q: How does the snake incident connect to Bepo's past?

Ans: It reminds him of the unethical, ritualistic practices he witnessed at Beesway Group of School.