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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
DRAMATIC ARTS
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
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Dramatic Arts Grade 12 NSC November 2021 Question Paper
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Dramatic Arts 2 DBE/November 2021
NSC – Marking Guidelines
GENERAL NOTES FOR THE CHIEF MARKER AND MARKERS
1. The purpose of assessment/examination processes is not only to determine the
'remembering' of knowledge taught and learnt at each candidate's content
knowledge, but of the 6 cognitive levels of knowledge, but also to determine the
complexity of the thinking process the candidate applies to the knowledge retrieved
from memory.
2. The tool to assess these two components is Anderson and Krathwohl's revised
Blooms' Taxonomy.
6 cognitive levels of difficulty
4 thinking processes of complexity
3. Spend the first day to unpack the quality and quantity of the evidence in the
marking guidelines, standardise required responses and find common definitions
and concepts. Assimilate the:
Expected responses for each question
The cognitive level of difficulty required from the candidate
The type of thinking process and complexity of thinking required from the
candidate
Action verbs used at each of the cognitive levels and the type of evidence
required (facts, concepts, processes and thinking)
4. Tick clearly next to the required cognitive level/thinking process of complexity/
concept/content/skills/knowledge aspects required when a mark is awarded.
Markers should engage actively with the answer.
Refer to rubrics in the annexure at the end of the marking guidelines
5. During the marking process, have regular rounds of consultation to ensure marking
is standardised.
6. Where a candidate writes more than the suggested number of words, do not
penalise (e.g. essay question).
7. Mark holistically.
8. Markers must accept any correct, relevant, well-motivated, focussed answers which
reflect the candidates' knowledge, understanding and application of Dramatic Arts
content, concepts and skills to the question.
9. The marking guideline cannot predict all responses. Provincial markers need to
take this into account, be open to candidates' responses. Refer to the annexures at
the end of the marking guidelines to assess rubric-based answers.
10. Markers must check that candidates' responses align with the Curriculum
Assessment Policy Statement's Broad Topics and Topics, Content (concepts, skills
and knowledge) and with the specific question asked.
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Dramatic Arts 3 DBE/November 2021
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STANDARDISATION OF MARKING ACROSS THE PROVINCES
Rating of Essay and Response Questions
The chief marker in each province must clarify the paradigm from which the questions
and the accompanying marking guidelines were designed and set:
1. Content difficulty:
How complex is the design of the question? Is the content being assessed at the
correct level?
2. Task difficulty:
What is the cognitive level and thinking process required from the candidate?
3. Stimulus difficulty:
How difficult or easy is it to understand and apply the source?
4. Expected response difficulty:
What is the quantity (how much) and quality (how well) of the expected response,
required from the candidate, as provided in the marking guidelines?
Does it align with the item, task and stimulus?
Are the marks appropriately weighted and allocated?
–Leong: 2002
In the training of markers at the beginning of the marking process, the chief marker in
each province should adhere to the following procedure. This will assist with the
standardisation of the scoring of candidate's essays and responses for each part of the
examination. It will also standardise national marking procedures, processes and
results.
Introduction to the Task
Markers read the task required from the Item and summarise it.
Markers read the Item and plan a response to the task.
Markers share response plans and summarise expectations for student
responses/share not just the quantity of evidence (how much) but the quality of
evidence (How well).
Introduction to the Rubric and Anchor Papers
Trainer reviews rubric with reference to the task.
Trainer reviews procedures for assigning holistic scores (i.e., by matching
evidence from the response to the language of the rubric and by weighing all
qualities equally).
Trainer leads review of each anchor paper and commentary. (NOTE: Anchor
papers are ordered from high to low within each score level.)
Practise Scoring Individually
Markers score a set of practice papers individually. Markers should score the
papers independently.
Trainer records scores and leads discussion. (Practice papers should contain
scores and commentaries.)
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Dramatic Arts 4 DBE/November 2021
NSC – Marking Guidelines
SECTION A: 20th CENTURY THEATRE MOVEMENTS
QUESTION 1
The following is a guide:
The candidate must:
Answer this question in the form of an essay
Write this answer with reference to the play text he/she has studied as an example
Refer to either one of the three Dramatic Theatre Movements as the context:
Theatre of the Absurd OR Epic Theatre OR Postmodern Theatre in their answer
Refer to the source material in their answer
Demonstrate that the question and source have been understood, analysed,
evaluated and integrated in their essay
The content of the essay must cover the following:
How theatre is a reflection of the candidate's personal life, the lives of other people
and society as a whole and how the play/genre encourages you to see life in a
different way
For Waiting for Godot specifically: Candidates may identify with their own personal
feelings of angst and feelings of hopelessness – depending on their life
experiences
Select characters and themes from the play text to support their Dramatic
discussion
The 20th Century Theatre Movement the candidate studied
(Theatre of the Absurd OR Epic Theatre OR Post-Modern Theatre)
The question
The source
Marker's note:
Candidate must demonstrate that the above has been understood and critically
analysed and applied in the essay
Rote learnt knowledge must be contextualised in an original argument that displays
factual, contextual, procedural and meta-cognitive thinking
The rubric is a guide to the marker to assess the:
o Levels of cognitive process dimension (remembering, understanding,
applying, analysing, evaluating and creating)
o Complexities of thinking displayed by the candidate (factual, conceptual,
procedural, metacognitive)
Consider all instructions when marking the essay
Markers must be competent in the meaning and application of Blooms Taxonomy
as well as the use of a Rubric's criteria, level descriptors, cognitive levels and
thinking processes to award a mark
Markers must train how to use and apply all six of the cognitive levels as well as
the four thinking processes to measure candidates' achievement.
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Markers must apply both the six levels of cognition and the four levels of thinking to measure a candidate's
performance and award a mark.
DESCRIPTOR MARKS THE CANDIDATE DEMONSTRATES THE FOLLOWING:
Thinking process: Appraises factual, conceptual, procedural and meta-cognitive knowledge in
Outstanding relation to the question.
Integrates the demands of the question in a new, creative and original manner.
Metacognitive 27–30
Evaluates examples, from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional sources
Knowledge 90–100
within an expansive range of insightfully chosen content.
A+
Create Designs and creates an argument in a new and unique pattern that shows evidence of
reflexive, creative, critical and analytical thinking.
Cognitive level: Demonstrates an ability to create, reorganise, discover, renew, change
Thinking process: Appraises factual, conceptual, procedural and meta-cognitive knowledge in
relation to the question.
Excellent
Integrates the demands of the question and source in a differentiated, interpretative and
24–26 interesting manner.
Metacognitive
80–89 Assesses examples from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional sources
Knowledge
A within a significant range of appropriately chosen content.
Evaluate Compiles an argument in an interesting pattern that shows evidence of reflective, critical and
analytical thinking.
Cognitive level: Demonstrates an ability to judge, critique, recommend, evaluate
Thinking process: Analyses, distinguishes and explores factual, conceptual and procedural
Meritorious knowledge in relation to the question.
Integrates the demands of the question and source in a differentiated and interpretative
21–23
Procedural manner.
70–79
Knowledge Analyses examples from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional sources
B
within a broad range of appropriately chosen content.
Analyse Compiles an argument that shows evidence of critical and analytical thinking.
Cognitive level: Demonstrates an ability to infer, deconstruct concepts, attribute, discover.
Thinking process: Analyses and distinguishes factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge
Substantial in relation to the question.
18–20 Integrates the demands of the question in an organised manner.
Procedural
60–69 Integrates examples from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional sources
Knowledge
C within a wide range of appropriately chosen content.
Apply Provides an argument that shows evidence of critical and analytical thinking.
Cognitive level: Demonstrates an ability to apply, construct, integrate.
Adequate Thinking process: Explains, interprets and rephrases factual and conceptual knowledge in
relation to the question.
15–17
Conceptual Integrates the demands of the question in a conventional manner.
50–59
Knowledge Interprets examples from the play text within a general range of predictable content
D
Provides a limited argument that points at an understanding of the topic
Understand Cognitive level: Demonstrates an ability to interpret, exemplify, classify, summarise, explain.
Moderate Thinking process: Explains and interprets factual and conceptual knowledge to the question.
Integrates the demands of the question in a basic manner, if at all.
12–14
Conceptual Explains examples from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional sources
40–49
Knowledge within a limited range of content.
E
Writes an explanation within predictable thinking processes.
Understand Cognitive level: Demonstrates a limited ability to exemplify, summarise, explain.
Elementary Thinking process: Defines and applies knowledge from memory.
Little or no integration of the demands of the question
10–11
Factual Selects very few or no examples from the play text, the theatre movement or other additional
30–39
Knowledge sources.
F
Writes an explanation within predictable thinking processes.
Remember Cognitive level: Demonstrates an elementary ability to identify, list, define.
Not Achieved Thinking process: Remembers and applies very little knowledge from memory.
Little or no attempt to answer the question.
1–9
Factual
20–29 Very limited ability to express ideas or information in words
Knowledge
G Shows evidence of disjointed or limited thinking processes
Cognitive level: Demonstrates little or no ability to identify, list.
Remember
Not Achieved Thinking process: Demonstrates no understanding of the question, unable answer the
question.
Factual 0 Presents very few facts, unrelated to the question.
Knowledge H Unable to identify, list, relate, define.
Unable to express thoughts in words
Remember Cognitive level: Presents very little or no information
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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Dramatic Arts 6 DBE/November 2021
NSC – Marking Guidelines
SECTION B: SOUTH AFRICAN THEATRE: 1960–1994
The candidate must answer only ONE question in this section.
QUESTION 2: WOZA ALBERT! – PERCY MTWA, MBONGENI NGEMA AND
BARNEY SIMON
2.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of the plot of the play.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
A summary of the plot might be as follows:
The plot is a 'translation of the New Testament' into the world of South
Africa during apartheid
Plot per scene
The hardships of the people are played out in each scene
We see the stories and actions of the meat vendor, the barber, the men in
the prison, men on the train, the coal vendors, the man sewing the coat,
the Albert Street scene, Coronation Brickyard, Robben Island reflecting
facets of South African society
Plot per action
The characters are waiting for Morena to come to South Africa
Morena arrives, appears in Albert Street and is invited to Coronation
Brickyard
Morena is betrayed, captured, escapes, is recaptured and imprisoned on
Robben Island
Morena walks on water to Cape Town when he is bombed and killed but
rises again on the third day and appears to Zuluboy at the graveyard
Morena resurrected struggle leaders, e.g. Hector Peterson, Robert
Sobukwe and Albert Luthuli (which is the origin of the title Woza Albert!)
The audience is left with inspiration and hope for change in society (4)
2.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of the scene and the impact that it might
have on an audience.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statement OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The impact on an audience might be:
Anger that an old woman is scouring through a dustbin looking for food
Empathy with her situation
Motivation to help people like her in their communities (4)
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2.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding and analysis of the apartheid system.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Some of the consequences of the apartheid system as seen through the
character of Auntie Dudu who:
Is very old, poverty stricken and has no means to support herself because
the government did not make provision for old black people
Is very hungry and has no money to buy food. She rummages in the bins
to find food which is a daily occurrence for people of colour
Has been oppressed for so long she believes that white people having
huge parties is her solution to finding food
Represents the majority of Black people living under harsh conditions
Shows the difficulties experienced by many people living under the harsh
apartheid laws with no access to jobs, housing and other amenities
Highlights the difficulties of people living under the Pass Law system
which severely restricted the movement of Black people (4)
2.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and application of EITHER OR BOTH vocal or
physical skills in portraying a character.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Mbongeni might use:
Vocal Skills:
Vary his pitch to transform into the character of Auntie Dudu
Use the attributes of speech such as volume, pace, emphasis, intonation
etc. to portray an old female
Physical Skills:
Reflect his character's age through his movement and gestures
Reflect his interpretation of an old woman through his posture
Transform his voice and body to his interpretation of an old woman
through her gait, mannerisms and way of speaking (4)
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2.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display a clear
knowledge and understanding of the Poor Theatre elements used.
Award full marks for:
Two well motivated statements
The following is a guide:
Poor Theatre elements might include:
The actor had to lay himself bare by tearing off the mask of daily life to
reveal himself
The use of via – negativa to unlearn any artificial methods or habits
The actor would have to free himself emotionally, psychologically,
physically and spiritually
The actor has to be fit and use his body as tool for communication (4)
2.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate a
knowledge, evaluation, empathy and creativity in assessing the importance of
the themes and issues reflected in characters like Auntie Dudu.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Daily experiences of characters like Auntie Dudu might be:
Poverty: Our world is filled with people who are poor and it is important to
be aware of this to be motivated to do something about it
Homelessness: South Africa still has a high percentage of homeless
people and a social conscience is needed to effect change
Lack of basic human rights (e.g. food, shelter, running water) are issues
which still need to be solved
Classmates might become more aware of the plight of those in need in
the world
A debate gives everyone in the class an opportunity to voice their
opinions and ideas for solutions to take action in society
Woza Albert!, as a piece of Protest Theatre, aims to change society for
the better and the play is still able to educate, inspire, sensitise and
mobilise its audiences to desire and effect changes in our world (6)
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2.7 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and analysis of the advantages of the skills learnt in the subject
Dramatic Arts, which might enhance the presentation of a dynamic and
effective lesson. It could be an online lesson presented virtually.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The skills you have learnt:
Physical:
An energetic way of presenting, which might capture the audience's
attention
The use of animated facial expressions to underpin meaning and
message
The use of a clear well-modulated voice
Confidence to talk to an audience and control the class dynamic
Acting skills:
The ability to focus and to elicit focus from the class
Listening skills for questions from the participants and class discussion
Creative thinking to incorporate new ways of presenting and solutions to
issues brought up in discussion
Dramatization of a character while presenting the scene from the
prescribed text will entertain and inspire the imaginations of the class (4)
2.8 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept answers that compare and evaluate experiences of the
characters and themes in Woza Albert! to present and future South Africa.
The following is a guide:
Interpretation of past, present day and future South Africa might include
a discussion of the following:
Poverty
Unequal distribution of wealth
Homelessness
Unemployment and working conditions
State of emergency
Freedom of movement
Police brutality
Loss of lives
Education
Social and geographical isolation
Psychological and social impact
Do NOT accept a list of words. Candidates must substantiate their points (10)
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QUESTION 3: SOPHIATOWN – THE JUNCTION AVENUE THEATRE COMPANY
3.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the plot of the play.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
A summary of the plot might be as follows:
The play deals with the forced removals experienced in Sophiatown
Jakes acts as the narrator of events
Ruth Golden arrives in response to an advertisement placed in Drum
Magazine by Jakes and moves into Mamariti's home
Life and relationships in Sophiatown are reflected through the comings
and goings in the house
An eviction notice creates tension and distress and protest 'We Won't
Move'
The G-men's arrival a few days earlier than was stipulated in the notice
causes havoc and destruction
The play ends with the characters narrating the events and effects of the
forced removals on them (4)
3.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the scene and the impact it might have on
an audience.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statement OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The impact of this scene:
Mingus is trying to convince Charlie to remain behind, and not follow him
because he must go to the new location as stipulated by the government.
This causes distress and anxiety for Charlie and this might cause the
audience members to react strongly at the injustice
Charlie does not want to remain behind and wants to go with Mingus
Mingus is trying to convince him to stay and for the first time makes him
aware that they are not the same, as Mingus is Black and Charlie is
Coloured which might anger or upset audience members because of the
racism and discrimination of the apartheid government
Audience members might empathise with Charlie who is forced to break
all ties with Mingus and family (4)
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3.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding and analysis of the consequences of the apartheid system.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The consequences of the apartheid system might be:
The system separated people according to their races. People were
removed forcibly by the apartheid government and placed in separate
locations (segregation)
Restrictions on freedom of movement affected people
Bonds between people, who were close to each other, were broken, as in
the case of Charlie and Mingus, and Ruth and Jakes
The apartheid government did not want to acknowledge that people from
various cultural backgrounds and different races could live together in
harmony
Imposed superiority of a certain group of people, white people, over other
people, black people, created racial, socio-political and economic
divisions in South Africa (4)
3.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and application of EITHER OR BOTH vocal or
physical skills in portraying a character.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The actor portraying Mingus could show his compassion towards
Charlie through:
Vocal:
Variation of his vocal dynamics to illustrate the various emotions that
Mingus experiences
Using the attributes of speech such as volume, pace, emphasis,
intonation etc. to portray compassion and his relationship with Charlie
Physical:
Reflecting his character's distress and care in his movement and gestures
Appropriate facial expressions to show how he is feeling (4)
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3.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and application of Stanislavski's technique/method.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Stanislavski's technique/method might help the actor using:
Authentic interpretation: Of intention, emotion, physicality and vocal
attributes for a specific character to create believability
Emotional memory: The actor playing Mingus can draw on personal
experiences to tap into this emotional reality in performance
Magic if: The actor should live as if he is the character. Vocal and physical
responses could, therefore, vary from performance to performance, but will
always be realistic
Circles of attention: The actor's focus should be on the world of the play
and not on the audience
Motivation: The actor must have a reason for each action (line, behaviour,
attitude, emotion). The dialogue of the characters is relevant to their socio-
economic background
Given circumstances: The characters speak and listen to each other and
react as a result of what the other character has done/said. Characters have
a past and future before and after the play opens and closes. Therefore, a
slice of life is portrayed on stage and the play is seen to be only a portion of
the whole
Realism in the Theatre: Real events, emotions, situations, dialogue and
characters are presented. The characters are all fully developed with a socio-
economic-political-personal-psychological-emotional background (4)
3.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, evaluation, empathy and creativity in assessing the importance of the
themes and issues reflected in characters, for example Mingus and Charlie.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
A debate gives everyone in the class an opportunity to voice their opinions
and ideas for solutions to take action in society
Sophiatown, as a piece of Protest Theatre, aims to change society for the
better and the play is still able to educate, inspire, sensitise and mobilise its
audiences to desire and effect changes in our world
Issues:
Poverty: Our world is filled with people who are poor and it is important to be
aware of this to be motivated to do something about it
Homelessness: South Africa still has a high percentage of homeless people
and a social conscience is needed to effect change
The struggle for survival: Characters like Mingus and Charlie will do
whatever they can to survive, whether it is legal or illegal
Lack of basic human rights (e.g. food, shelter, running water) are issues
which still need to be addressed
Classmates might become more aware of the plight of those in need in the
world (6)
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3.7 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and analysis of the advantages of the skills learnt in the subject
Dramatic Arts, which might enhance the presentation of a dynamic and
effective lesson. It could be an online lesson presented virtually.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The skills you have learnt:
Physical:
An energetic way of presenting, which might capture the audience's
attention
The use of a clear well-modulated voice
The use of animated facial expressions to underpin meaning and
message
Performance:
The ability to focus and to elicit focus from the class
Listening skills for questions from the participants and class discussion
Confidence to talk to an audience and control the class dynamic
Creative thinking to incorporate new ways of presenting and give
solutions to issues brought up in discussion
Dramatisation of the character while presenting the scene from the
prescribed text will entertain and inspire the imaginations of the class (4)
3.8 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept answers that compare and evaluate experiences of the
characters and themes in Sophiatown, to present and future South Africa.
The following is a guide:
Interpretation of past, present day and future South Africa might include
a discussion of the following:
Poverty
Unequal distribution of wealth
Homelessness
Unemployment and working conditions
State of emergency
Freedom of movement
Police brutality
Loss of lives
Education
Social and geographical isolation
Psychological and emotional impact
Do NOT accept a list of words. Candidates must substantiate their points (10)
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QUESTION 4: SIENER IN DIE SUBURBS – PG DU PLESSIS
4.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of the plot of the play.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
A summary of the plot might be as follows:
Tjokkie, Tiemie and Ma live in the Suburbs
Tjokkie has a gift – he can predict the future, but it hurts him
Tiemie may be pregnant with Jake's child, but does not want to marry him
Fé suggests that Tjokkie should pretend to see and say that Jakes is not
the father of Tiemie's child
Giel wants to bet money on the horses and asks Tjokkie to see which
horse wins
Jakes and Giel force Tjokkie to see by giving him dagga and torturing him (4)
4.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the chosen scene and the impact it might have on an
audience.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statement OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The impact of this scene:
Ma is worried and protective of Tjokkie because she knows he gets hurt
when he 'sees' (is in a trance)
The audience would feel Ma's distress and pain
Giel uses Ma and Tjokkie which might cause the audience to feel upset
by his manipulation and the pain he causes Tjokkie
Tjokkie does not like to see into the future and becomes distressed by the
prediction that he makes. This resistance and confusion that he feels will
be shared by the audience who will empathise with his situation (4)
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4.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the tragedy of Tjokkie in SOURCE D.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Tjokkie's tragedy might be that:
Giel and Jakes force him to see by giving him dagga and torturing him
Tjokkie sees his ability to predict the future as a curse
Other people want to use this ability to predict the future for their own
benefit
Tjokkie wants Tiemie to get rid of Jakes and he predicts that Jakes is not
the father, and this leads to the tragic ending of the play
After his fit/prediction, Tjokkie is in a trance for a day (4)
4.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and application of EITHER OR BOTH vocal or
physical skills in portraying a character.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The actor portraying Tjokkie might use vocal OR physical skills by:
Vocal:
Variation of his vocal dynamics to illustrate the various emotions that he
goes through
Using the attributes of speech such as volume, pace, emphasis,
intonation, etc. to portray his emotional state and the psychic effort to
predict and 'see'
Physical:
Reflecting his character's state of being chained and exhausted through
his movement and gestures
Appropriate facial expressions to show how he is feeling (4)
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4.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and application of Stanislavski' technique/method.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Stanislavski's technique/method might help the actor through the use
of:
Authentic interpretation: Of intention, emotion, physicality and vocal
attributes for a specific character to create believability
Emotional memory: The actor playing Tjokkie can draw on personal
experiences to tap into this emotional reality in performance
Magic if: The actor should live as if he is the character. Vocal and
physical responses could, therefore, vary from performance to
performance, but will always be realistic
Circles of attention: The actor's focus should be on the world of the play
and not on the audience
Motivation: The actor must have a reason for each action (line,
behaviour, attitude, emotion). The dialogue of the characters is typical of
their socio-economic background
Given circumstances: The characters speak and listen to each other
and react as a result of what the other character has done/said.
Characters have a past and future before and after the play opens and
closes. Therefore, a slice of life is portrayed on stage and the play is seen
to be only a portion of the whole
Realism in the Theatre: Real events, emotions, situations, dialogue and
characters are presented. The characters are all fully developed with a
socio-economic-political-personal-psychological-emotional background. (4)
4.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, evaluation, empathy and creativity in assessing the importance of
the themes and issues reflected in characters like Tjokkie.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Classmates might become more aware of the plight of those in the world
who might be different, abused or being taken advantage of
A debate gives everyone in the class an opportunity to voice their
opinions and ideas for solutions to take action in society
Daily experiences of characters like Tjokkie might be:
Victimisation: Humans tend to marginalise and bully those who are
'different' whether is it racial, physical, cultural, psychological, economical
The struggle for acceptance: Characters like Tjokkie battle to be
accepted and are often bullied (6)
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4.7 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and analysis of the advantages of the skills learnt in the subject
Dramatic Arts, which might enhance the presentation of a dynamic and
effective lesson. It could be an online lesson presented virtually.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The skills you have learnt:
Physical:
An energetic way of presenting, which might capture the online
audience's attention
The use of a clear well-modulated voice
The use of animated facial expressions to underpin meaning and
message
Performance:
The ability to focus and to elicit focus from the class
Listening skills for questions from the participants and class discussion
Confidence to talk to an audience and control the class dynamic
Creative thinking to incorporate new ways of presenting and solutions to
issues brought up in discussion
Dramatisation of the character while presenting the scene from the
prescribed text will entertain and inspire the imaginations of the class (4)
4.8 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept answers that compare and evaluate experiences of the
characters and themes of Siener in die Suburbs to present and future South
Africa.
The following is a guide:
Interpretation of past, present day and future South Africa might include
a discussion of the following:
Poverty
Life in the suburbs – living wrong side of the train track, substance abuse
and gambling
Unemployment and difficult working conditions
Many young people did not pursue further education
Social and geographical isolation
Psychological and emotional impact
Limited employment opportunities
Abuse (physical/verbal/substance)
Desire for a better life
Do NOT accept a list of words. Candidates must substantiate their points (10)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION B: 40
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QUESTION 5: NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH – JOHN KANI
5.1 Markers accept other relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and factually/historically correct information of the
background of the play and the reasons why the playwright wrote it.
Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the playwright,
but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
One well-motivated statement OR
Two separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The inspiration for the play is the following:
The TRC: amongst other issues, inspired the birth of the play
Having seen and heard about the events and stories that were told at the
TRC and what the Commission stood for, reminded me about my own life
experiences and therefore I decided to write my play
I wanted to relate my own personal story of growing up in New Brighton
John Kani paid homage to his younger brother who passed away (2)
5.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the relations of the characters. Candidates might write their
responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer
objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The relationship between the characters:
Thando is Sipho's daughter, however there is uncertainty about Thando's
real paternity because her mother had an affair with Sipho's younger
brother, Themba
Sipho had kept the affair a secret until he was confronted by Mandisa and
Thando to tell the whole truth
He raised Thando as his own child even though he knew that there was a
possibility that she might not be his
Thando is submissive towards her father, which symbolises cultural
respect
Thando puts his needs before her own as she is worried about him
staying alone should she get married
Sipho is Mandisa's uncle because he is the elder brother to her father,
Themba. Mandisa's arrival upsets the status quo in the Makhaya's
household as she brings with her a contrasting life style, which is at first
glance considered rebellious. She does not take orders/instruction without
questioning them first e.g. she suggests to Thando that they should go
out to town on an evening, while Thando argues that they can't because
they as a family are still mourning the death of Themba
Mandisa and Thando are cousins based on the fact that their fathers are
brothers. This is the modern view of their relationship, however according
to the context of the African culture they actually are sisters because they
have the same bloodline (6)
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5.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the character of Themba and his importance in the play.
Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the playwright,
but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Themba is an important offstage character because:
He is the catalyst in the play because the play revolves around him
The arrival of his ashes set up the actions and emotions of the play.
Sipho, Themba's brother, is upset that there is no corpse (body) instead it
is ashes in an urn. Sipho is worried that there is nothing to bury and that
he cannot speak to the body as is customary in some African cultures
Because Themba has died, Mandisa and Thando get to know the truth
about Sipho and Themba and how their relationship was
Sipho's emotional state results in his outbursts (4)
5.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the chosen setting. Candidates might write their responses
in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept
both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
In the case where a candidate might confuse ‘set’ with ‘setting’.
However the factual content provided for the ‘set’ has to be
correct and relevant
The following is a guide:
The choice of setting:
The play is set in New Brighton, a township in Port Elizabeth, in
the Eastern Cape in the year 2000
This marks the beginning of a new millennium and a point of
reference between the past and the future
Love drives the play to its positive and hopeful conclusion. This
is the time of the TRC, which mirrors the process of the
characters in the play, as this also requires a process of facing
the past to find truth and healing for the future
The play's setting reflects the socio-political events and
movement in South Africa's history, as well as a psychological
and spiritual need to move on with one's life, through
forgiveness and love (4)
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5.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding, analysis and evaluation of how specific events in South
Africa's history influence the plot of the play. Candidates might write their
responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer
objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Specific events in South Africa's history that influence the plot:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission:
The play revolves around the TRC and what happened during the
apartheid era which led to the formation of the commission. It informs the
audience of the horrors of apartheid. The plot of the play mirrors the TRC
process of revealing the truth, facing the past and moving on into the
future
The title of the play is Nothing But The Truth, which is part of what is said
in both a court of law and in the TRC before victims and perpetrators told
their stories
Sipho wants justice for Luvuyo, the same way the other many family
members want justice for their loved ones. He wants Luvuyo's murderers
found and brought to justice. This will bring closure on Luvuyo's death.
Sipho's desire for this creates tension in the plot and this contributes to
Sipho's outburst and the climax of the play
Apartheid:
Sipho's telling of his personal story, experienced in the apartheid era, also
drives the plot to its conclusion
Democracy 1994:
The freeing of Nelson Mandela, the new South Africa and a democratic
nation all inspire Sipho to aspire to the 'Better Life for All' that the ANC
promised in their political slogans at the time of the creation of the new
South Africa. Sipho mentions this 'better life for all' in the play as he wants
this
Exile:
Many people fled the country going into exile during apartheid, seeking
refuge in other countries around the world. This is evident in the case of
Themba who fled to London because he was a political activist. He felt
that it was no longer safe for him to continue living in South Africa for both
political and personal reasons. His actions and death are a catalyst for the
development of the plot as it is his death that triggers the events which
follow, which are the events in the play (6)
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5.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and analysis of the workings of technical aspects
of the play that enhance the Realism. Candidates must refer to sound,
lighting, costumes and set in their answer to achieve full marks. Candidates
might write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also
answer objectively. Accept both types of response. Mark holistically.
Award full marks for:
Four well-motivated statements for lighting, sound, costume and set OR
Eight separate statements for lighting, sound, costume and set
A maximum of four marks to be awarded for only a description of the
lighting, sound, costume design and set design
NOTE: If one/two or three of the four technical elements are left out a
candidate may not be awarded full marks
The following is a guide:
Realism in the Theatre:
Characters have a past and future before and after the play opens and
closes, therefore the ‘slice of life’ is portrayed on stage and the play is
seen to be only a portion of the whole
Realism exposes life as it is, without embellishment, as a mirror (illusion)
of reality
All elements of the drama work together to serve this illusion of reality,
e.g. staging, costume, props, lighting, sound, setting, action, language,
characterisation, plot, etc.
Realism follows the well-made play format, with a clear exposition, logical
cause to effect development, climax and resolution
Is driven by the dramatic tension built through the conflicts which are
evident within the characters
The essence of realistic drama is conflict. It is the fuel that drives the plot
and keeps the through line of tension strong
Realism in the Theatre is enhanced through:
Lighting:
The play is set over two consecutive evenings. The lighting is used to
create the realistic effect, mood and atmosphere of an afternoon when
Sipho comes home from work in Act 1. When Thando and Mandisa arrive
home after the TRC in Act 2, the lighting design will show a different type
of late afternoon
As they enter the kitchen they 'switch on the lights in the house' and the
concealed stage lights brighten
The lighting around the house creates the illusion of an outside area in
the street. This might be dimmer than the interior space to create a focus
on the house
The cyclorama is also lit to create a sense of distant space and the
evening sky which could slowly grow dimmer as each act progresses
All technical lights are hidden from the audience's view, thereby creating
the illusion of a real home on a real street
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Sound effects could include:
The realistic sound of seagulls resultsin the distance creates the illusion,
mood and atmosphere of the area in the township, which is near the sea
There is the sound of a telephone ringing, which is a landline, typical of
the times of the play
The sound of a car in the street which brings the arrival of Mandisa, as
well as the hooting of a car are sound effects that enhance the illusion of
reality
Costume:
Each character wears a costume that is appropriate for the character they
portray, e.g. Sipho wears formal clothes because he works as Assistant
Chief Librarian and is an old, conservative man
Mandisa wears fancy clothes because she is a fashion designer from
London
Thando wears conservative clothes because she is a teacher, she also
works at the TRC and is also raised by Sipho who is rooted in his Xhosa
cultural background
Set Design:
Is designed to fit into a proscenium arch stage
The box set is an exact replica of a typical township house
The same dimensions and furniture is typical of a township house and
detailed props complete the realistic visual picture (8)
5.7 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display
knowledge, understanding, analysis and evaluation of the themes and socio-
political circumstances of the play text which might also be relevant to the
audiences in the 2020s. Candidates might write their responses in the first
person as the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept both
types of response.
The following is a guide:
It is important for the youth in South Africa to watch this play because
of the following:
Family dynamics:
The subject matter is relevant as it deals with detailed accounts of family
life and life outside the home in the new South Africa
The play develops around complex family relationships which are made
up of secrets, jealousy, separation, loss and love and are universal family
issues
Truth and Reconciliation Commission:
The subject matter around the TRC is accurate and detailed and informs
the youth of issues and events which took place in South Africa. This can
be equated to the current commissions set up to address issues of
corruption in South Africa
Sipho wants justice for Luvuyo. He wants Luvuyo's murderers brought to
justice. Mandisa wants TRC perpetrators brought to justice. The world is
rife with corruption and the lack of accountability for one's actions
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Meaning of truth:
The subject matter unpacks the ‘universal notion of truth’ and its
importance, how each character experiences his or her own personal
truth
African culture:
The theme of identity is explored through culture. Mandisa Makhaya has
changed her name to McKay to make it more British and less African. A
person’s name is fundamental to their identity. With the myriad (many)
cultural backgrounds in South Africa, the issue of identity can be
confusing for some of the people as they may find themselves belonging
to more than one cultural background, due to parents coming from
different cultures. It sometimes creates confusion as to which culture one
should follow. This is relevant to the youth today
Sipho's identity is rooted in his traditional Xhosa culture. This is mostly the
case with our elderly people because they are rooted in their own cultures
and are not as disaffected by their culture as the current younger
generation. The generation gap is a universal problem
Freedom and forgiveness:
In finding his own voice, Sipho is liberated and freed from his distresses,
through having the freedom to express himself, facing the truth, taking
responsibility and choosing to forgive his brother, his wife and his
employers for all the pain and distress they caused him, for all the things,
for example: wire bus, school blazer and his wife’s loyalty, which he
desired that they took away from him. Psychologically, everyone can (10)
relate to the pain of such losses [40]
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QUESTION 6: GROUNDSWELL BY IAN BRUCE
6.1 Markers accept other relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of the background of the play and the
reasons why the playwright wrote it. Candidates might write their responses in
the first person as the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept
both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The inspiration for the play is the following:
For a few years, in the 1990s, I lived and worked in and around Port
Nolloth, a small West Coast town near the Namibian border. It's on a fairly
desolate shoreline, surrounded by the Namaqualand semi-desert
Off-shore diamond mining attracted fortune seekers and drifters. These
were the people I got to know. Among them was a young diver who had
been a policeman. He had accidently shot an unarmed man and had
been thrown out of the police force
There was a gardener from Queenstown who hoped to get his hands on a
parcel of illegal rough diamonds
I ran a guest lodge for a while and entertained many a wealthy guest with
a story of their own
I became keenly aware of the differences, not only of the backgrounds we
came from, but also of the way this influenced how we saw the new South
Africa's future and our own place in it
These things, mostly below the surface of our awareness, would shape
the way we went forward and could bring us together or keep us apart (4)
6.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge and an understanding of the relationships between the characters.
Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the playwright,
but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The relationship between the characters:
The situation between these men is extreme and filled with tension and
suspicion. To connect these attitudes and behaviours must change
They can't accept that a step into the unknown future of race relations,
identity, belonging and possibilities in the new South Africa. The way
these aspects are dealt with could bring them closer to each other and to
the doorway of a real future none of them can yet picture
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Unresolved issues from the past are brought up by Johan when he
confronts Mr Smith. There are 'storms' e.g: Smith and his fellow white
South African sending training and requiring from Johan to kill his fellow
black South Africans, of the past that will not allow them to find agreement
or ease with each other as evident in the relationship between Johan and
Thami
Johan exposes Smith as a person who benefitted from the unjust and
brutal apartheid laws and oppression of ‘non-white’ people
Johan manipulates Thami by forcing him to commit and invest in a
diamond dealings
Johan and Mr Smith argue about the cheque and corruption is displayed
through them
Johan and Thami share similar dreams for 'A better life for all'
There is distrust amongst all three characters (6)
6.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding and analysis of the content of the play and the characters.
Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the playwright,
but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Thami's wife is an important off-stage character because:
She is the reason Thami works far from his home
Thami has to provide for her
His love for her forces him to lie about his life and his dishonest earnings
She adds to the theme of corruption as Thami is willing to engage in
unlawful actions to please his wife
Thami communicates with his wife through letters telling her about his
achievement and wealth but the content of these letters is dishonest.
These letters tell us about Thami (4)
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6.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers that demonstrate an
understanding of the chosen setting. Candidates might write their responses
in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept
both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two marks for the description of the setting AND
Two marks for the motivation
In the case where a candidate might confuse ‘set’ with ‘setting’.
However the factual content provided for the ‘set’ has to be
correct and relevant
The following is a guide:
The choice of setting:
The characters find themselves in a real as well as a
metaphorical unknown space.
Real:
The situation plays out in a guesthouse
Metaphorical:
The relationship issues and themes are universal
The setting is within a socio-political context of change and
transformation from the old to the new. This reflects the current
South African context
The remoteness of the setting of the guesthouse in a small
diamond mining and fishing village up the West Coast of South
Africa creates and environment which is isolated and therefore
the audience can focus on this as a microcosm of the world
beyond the guesthouse: one of furtive lack of trust and their
selfish desires to their own personal 'Better life for All'.
The stormy weather and sea are symbolic of the relationships
inside the guesthouse
The remote location is ideal for three strangers to meet
Nobody will arrive to interfere
It adds to the brooding atmosphere (4)
6.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the pre and post-apartheid eras. Candidates might write
their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer
objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Specific events in South Africa's history that influence the plot:
The play is set in post-apartheid South Africa which is a new, dynamic
and eventful time
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This creates animosity:
Johan exposes Smith as a person who benefitted from the unjust and
brutal apartheid past
This creates dramatic action:
Unresolved issues from the past are brought up by Johan when he
confronts Mr Smith. There are storms of the past that will not allow them
to find agreement or ease with each other as evident in the relationship
between Johan and Thami
The politics and government of the country have been changed for almost
twenty years, but certain sensitive issues e.g: race relations, distribution
of wealth, land ownership etc., are still found to be close to the surface
The citizens of South Africa are supposed to interact freely. They find it
difficult to forget the past and move on. Currently there are race related
protests across the country and the escalating violence in schools relate
to socio-economic problems, people killing for money and fraud and
corruption are still happening
People from all races are superficially trying to make amends for the past
The theme of identity also remains a problem. The past has shaped our
lives and identities and the society is struggling to find themselves in a
new South Africa
We are all trying to find out who we are in this new world and this
influences all our actions, as is the case with Mr Smith, Johan and Thami
In the 2020s we, just like the characters, are suffering from guilt on a
number of levels seen by Mr Smith when he is accused of benefitting from
apartheid. (4)
6.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and analysis of the workings of technical aspects
of the play that enhance the Realism. Candidates must refer to sound,
lighting, costumes and set in their answer to achieve full marks. Candidates
might write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also
answer objectively. Accept both types of response. Mark holistically.
Award full marks for:
Four well-motivated statements for lighting, sound, costume and set OR
Eight separate statements for lighting, sound, costume and set
A maximum of four marks to be awarded for only a description of the
lighting, sound, costume design and set design
NOTE: If one/two or three of the four technical elements are left out a
candidate may not be awarded full marks
The following is a guide:
Realism in the Theatre: Characters have a past and future before and after
the play opens and closes, therefore the slice of life is portrayed on stage and
the play is seen to be only a portion of the whole
Realism exposes life as it is, without embellishment, as a mirror (illusion)
of reality
All elements of the drama work together to serve this illusion of reality e.g.
staging, costume, props, lighting, sound, setting, action, language,
characterisation, plot etc.
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Realism follows the well-made play format, with a clear exposition, logical
cause to effect development, climax and resolution
Is driven by the dramatic tension built through the conflicts which are
evident within the characters
The essence of realistic drama is conflict. It is the fuel that drives the plot
and keeps the through line of tension strong
Realism in the Theatre is enhanced through the use of:
Lighting:
The lighting is used to create the realistic mood at the Garnet Lodge on a
wet, windy evening
The lighting could be designed to give the illusion of an outside area at
the coast. This might be dimmer than the interior space to create a focus
on the house
All lighting rigs with mounted lights are hidden from the audience's view,
thereby creating the illusion of a real home on a real street
Sound:
The realistic sound of seagulls and the bell in the distance creates the
illusion of a remote coastal guest house
The sound of a car in the street which brings the arrival of Smith
enhances the illusion of reality
The sound of the sea-bell adds to the rising tension
The wind and the stormy sea sounds makes this remote location real
Costume:
Each character wears a costume that is appropriate for their specific
character, e.g.
Mr Smith wears:
A collared shirt with a tie because he is a retired businessman
Formal expensive shoes because he is rich
Neat pants because he is conservative
Thami wears:
Wears worn but smart clothes because he is the manager of the
Garnet Lodge but doesn't spend money on clothes
Long pants because he is at work
A formal shirt and shoes because he is professional
Johan wears:
A T-shirt for work conditions
Jeans for work
Takkies which are comfortable for his job
Leather jacket to keep out the wind chill
Set:
The box set is an exact replica of a typical guesthouse on the West Coast
of South Africa
The furniture is typical of a coastal guesthouse and detailed props
complete the realistic visual picture
It is a box set and is designed to fit into a proscenium arch stage
(8)
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6.7 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display an
understanding of the themes and relationships in a pre- and post-apartheid
era. Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the
playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Five well-motivated statements OR
Ten separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
It is important for the youth in South Africa to watch this play because:
We are all trying to find out who we are in this new world and this
influences all our actions, as is the case with Mr Smith, Johan and Thami
Today, we, just like the characters, are suffering from guilt on a number of
levels seen by Mr Smith when he is accused of benefitting from apartheid.
By denying the guilt we deny ourselves an opportunity of redemption
We all have dreams and hopes that are not always fulfilled
The play teaches us about temptations e.g. to get rich unlawfully
Guilt is not a good emotion to feel, it causes one to act irrationally
It shows that the past will always have a hold on you
Values are taught
Corruption is part of mankind
The plot is modern and contemporary and also timeless in its themes (10)
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QUESTION 7: MISSING – REZA DE WET
7.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the inspiration for the creation of the play. Candidates might
write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also
answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The inspiration for the play:
Afrikaner Calvinism inspired a deeper look into the world of belief in the
unknown
The Afrikaner's possible need to change from a conservative view to a
more open mind set
To explore the influence of new ideas e.g.: young people are more free in
their curiosity of the world and they question more without there being
punishing consequences etc.
The changing landscape of South African life and presumed 'threats' to
the known world e.g.: poor white dilemma, the depression and
unemployment (4)
7.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
analysis of the varying relationships between the characters. Candidates
might write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might
also answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
The relationship between the characters:
Miem is Meisie's mother
Miem has taken over the patriarchal role, because Gabriel hides away in
the attic
Miem manipulates and controls Meisie but, as the play develops and
Constable's influence becomes stronger, this relationship shifts and as
Meisie becomes more entranced by him. She rebels more and more
against Miem
Gertie is Miem's friend and she is there to support her because of the
evil in town
Constable is supposedly there to protect the three ladies but he is a
stranger to them with ulterior motives
All the ladies enjoy the attention of Constable because they have a
longing for a man in their lives
Gertie becomes aunt Hannie, Constable's aunt
Miem enjoyed being 'greeted' by a man at night
Constable liberated Meisie. She experiences a catharsis and shift from
being a little girl to being a woman
Relationships shift and change as the plot develops (6)
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7.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the influence of the off stage character. Candidates might
write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also
answer objectively. Accept both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Gabriël is an important off-stage character because:
He is Miem's husband and Meisie's father. His absence creates dramatic
tension for the characters
He went to the attic after they lost their farm due to the Depression. His
off stage presence creates mystery
He has been there for the past seven years. He is an established
character which enables themes to be communicated
Miem and Meisie must send him food up to the loft and clean his
excrement from the bucket that he lowers into the room below. This
signifies a certain status and meaning in the relationship which help with
dramatic meaning
The audience is aware of Gabriël even if he is not on stage, because
they can hear him coughing and walking. This creates an uncomfortable
mood, which adds to the dramatic tension
His name refers to the angel Gabriel and he also went 'up' (like an angel
would rise to heaven). This signifies that he is no longer of this earth.
The effect is dramatic tension
He is the father who cannot provide for his family anymore and that is an
insult to his manhood so this influences the desperation of his family to
survive on their own and make ends meet by sewing hessian sacks. He
represents the theme of poor Afrikaner during the Depression
Miem still thinks that he is the head of their family and that he must be
respected and so she is not able to function and develop independently
of Gabriël. This represents the Afrikaner Calvinistic belief that the man
must be the head of the household
Miem also thought that he would be able to protect them from evil but
when Constable threatens them, he is absent. He seems to be
ineffective, but manipulates the action. This represents the absence of
protection during the Depression years when men lost their jobs
Gabriel and his ‘slopsemmer’ represents the title of the play text as well
as the subservient role of the white Afrikaner of taking continuous abuse
from other people without protesting or asserting themselves (4)
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7.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of the chosen setting. Candidates might write their responses
in the first person as the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept
both types of response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statement OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
In the case where a candidate might confuse ‘set’ with ‘setting’.
However the factual content provided for the ‘set’ has to be
correct and relevant
The following is a guide:
The setting:
1936 South Africa, post-Depression
A smallholding near a remote village
A corrugated small house for poor white people in 1936
The house and farm is typical of the Poor White problem in 1936
A lot of rich Afrikaner farmers lost their big farms due to the
Depression
The remoteness emphasises the lack of contact with new ideas
and the rest of the world (4)
7.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding of specific events in South Africa's history drive the plot of the
play. Candidates might write their responses in the first person as the
playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of
response.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Specific events in South Africa's history that influence the plot:
The Battle of Blood River created a feeling of guilt towards God because
white people do not celebrate the covenant they made with God
The Anglo Boer war contributed to the damage of the Afrikaner
belonging, identity and general survival
The fall of the Wall Street Stock Exchange in New York led to a
worldwide Depression
In South Africa there was a severe drought that added to the Depression
The farmers became insolvent and lost their farms
The bank recalled their loans
That led to the ‘Poor White Problem’
Farmers migrated to the cities to find work
Gabriel lost his farm and Miem had to make a living by selling manure to
the farmers
Miem became the bread winner and that led to Gabriel's depression and
his escape to the loft (4)
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7.6 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
knowledge, understanding and analysis of the workings of technical aspects
of the play that enhance the Realism. Candidates must refer to sound,
lighting, costumes and set in their answer to achieve full marks. Candidates
might write their responses in the first person as the playwright, but might also
answer objectively. Accept both types of response. Mark holistically.
Award full marks for:
Four well-motivated statements for lighting, sound, costume and set OR
Eight separate statements for lighting, sound, costume and set
A maximum of four marks to be awarded for only a description of the
lighting, sound, costume design and set design
NOTE: If one/two or three of the four technical elements are left out a
candidate may not be awarded full marks
The following is a guide:
Realism in the theatre:
Characters have a past and future before and after the play opens and
closes, therefore the slice of life is portrayed on stage and the play is
seen to be only a portion of the whole
Realism exposes life as it is, without embellishment, as an illusion of
reality
All aspects of the drama fuse to serve this illusion of reality e.g. staging,
costume, props, lighting, sound, setting, action, language,
characterisation, plot etc.
Realism follows the well-made play format, with a clear exposition, logical
cause to effect development, climax and resolution
Is driven by the dramatic tension built through the conflicts which are
evident within the characters
The essence of realistic drama is conflict. It is the fuel that drives the plot
and keeps the arc of tension tight
Magical Realism in Missing extends the realism into a realm where
anything can happen
Realism in the Theatre is enhanced through the use of:
Lighting:
It is in the evening and there is no electricity. Only candles and lamps are
used to enhance the Realism and this enhances the mood and
atmosphere of the play adding to the Magical Realism
The darkness of the house emphasises the imprisonment of Meisie as
well as the evil outside
The bright lights of the circus symbolise the new beginning and
excitement for Meisie but the glaring threat of evil for Miem
Sound:
The different sounds of the wind enhance the eeriness
The barking of the dog and the sound of Gertie's car emphasise the
unknown world outside of the house
Gabriel's coughing and walking indicates to the audience that he is in the
attic
The sound of the circus might be louder when they open the door
because the outside world is let in realistically through the variation of the
volume of the sound
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Costumes:
Must be authentic to 1936, research is therefore very important
Constable's uniform could be reversible with the clown's costume inside
of the jacket
Miem and Meisie should have conservative and old, worn dresses which
reflect their loss of wealth as these clothes were bought before the
Depression
Set:
The furniture should be authentic to 1936; it is important for a set designer
to research the era to create a truthful environment for the play
The dining room might be that of an old house belonging to poor white
people with an outside door and a passage to the rest of the house
A window is needed, with a faded curtain through which you can see the
circus lights
The furniture might show that they once were rich but now it is a bit tatty
and worn
The set is an old kitchen that shows the lack of money
There is a need for a table and chairs, these look dilapidated
There is a coal stove which signifies it is a kitchen
A table with a plastic cover shows the poverty
The ceiling shows the trap door behind which Gabriel lives
Other spaces, e.g. the bedrooms, are suggested through closed doors
placed in strategic places on the set (8)
7.7 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking.
Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display an
understanding of the universal themes and the relevance of the play for the
rest of the world. Candidates might write their responses in the first person as
the playwright, but might also answer objectively. Accept both types of
response.
The following is a guide:
It is good for the youth of South Africa to watch the play, because:
The play is an excellent example of Magical Realism in the Theatre
The youth can learn from history how poverty can affect a country and a
family and this is a universal situation
They can be made aware of the strain on relationships in times of
hardship
The constraining and conservative influence of the driving forces of fear,
guilt and fanatical religiosity of Calvinism can be seen and experienced
The importance of changing your views on life is needed at times in order
to survive
Parents relationships with their children can often be manipulative but
children somehow obtain their independence
Fear of the unknown (e.g. the circus) is seen as a threat and evil
There is a universal longing for liberation (10)
[40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
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SECTION D: THE HISTORY OF THEATRE, PRACTICAL CONCEPTS, CONTENT
AND SKILLS
QUESTION 8
8.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which reflect an
understanding and analysis of why it was important to 'rethink the way we
make theatre'.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
It was important to 'rethink the way we make theatre' because:
The Covid-19 pandemic required physical distancing
Theatre is a live art form and requires physical interaction and due to
Covid-19 protocols physical distancing of 1.5 meters, the wearing of a
mask, the avoidance of crowded spaces and regular hand washing and
surface/object sanitising were legally enforced
Without theatre performances actors and performers would be
unemployed leaving them cash strapped
Theatres which rely on live audiences had to close their doors
It is a way to attract new audiences
It gives traditional audiences a whole new experience (4)
8.2 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate a
knowledge and an understanding of how the South Easter Festival organisers
created a new way of producing theatre.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
Note: Accept quotations from the extract
The following is a guide:
The South Easter Festival organisers created a new way of producing
theatre by:
Creating Drive-In Theatre
Making audiences stay in their cars and in that way maintain physical
distance
Actors performing on an open air stage with a big screen
Using amplified sound, but it is also broadcast on the car radios
Allowing families to go out and stay safe because they were able to watch
live theatre without interacting in one space with other audience members (4)
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8.3 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display an
analysis and evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of staging a live
theatre performance in a drive-in or open air theatre setting.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Advantages:
More audiences are introduced and exposed to watching live theatre
Scenes with an outside setting could be more realistic
The distance between the stage and the audience keeps a physical
distance of 1.5 meters between each person
Audiences are therefore able to watch a live theatre performance, despite
mainstream theatres being closed
Technology would support singing and dancing as part of the
entertainment of a live theatre experience
Disadvantages:
The actors must use microphones and that asks for a different type of
acting technique
Actors can leave the stage but the audience can see them, thus
destroying the willing suspension of disbelief
Actors might need to project more and use bigger gestures and that might
not always be an appropriate acting style
It is costly to stage an open air event because of the need for technical
support, dressing rooms, an outside generator, portable toilets etc.
Inclement (bad) weather might hamper the staging of plays (6)
8.4 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate an
understanding, analysis and evaluation of the skills and technical
requirements actors might need to perform effectively in a drive-in or open air
theatre space.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Skills:
Actors might need to project more and therefore extensive warm-ups and
vocal exercises to support breath, resonance and articulation are very
important
Actors might need to use bigger body movements and gestures because
of the size of the space
Actors would need to keep their focus because there are many outside
distractions because it is not a confined space as in the theatre
Technical requirements:
Actors must adapt their voices in the event of the use of the microphones
Hair, make-up and other accessories like hats and headpieces might
need to be adapted to the weather conditions outside
Actors might need to act for the live audience but also for the camera (6)
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8.5 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which demonstrate
synthesis and creativity when rethinking the way we make theatre in the 21 st
Century.
Award full marks for:
Two well-motivated statements OR
Four separate thoughts/ideas
The following is a guide:
Site-specific theatre where the audience go to a specific site (outside) and
can be in limited numbers
Online pre-recorded live theatre performances can be downloaded and
watched
Live streaming theatre where the audience pay and watch the theatre
online at their homes
WhatsApp live theatre performances can be accessed and viewed
Immersive one on one theatre can be performed and viewed
Performers can record live performance in suitable venue and upload it to
various platforms
(4)
Limited numbers of people allowed into theatres so that there are open
[24]
spaces between seats to allow for physical distancing.
QUESTION 9
9.1 Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers that demonstrate an
understanding and evaluation of the links used in the Individual Adapted
Audition or Individual Adapted Theme programme and its effectiveness.
Award full marks for:
Three well-motivated statements OR
Six separate thoughts/ideas
The interpretation of ‘links’ by candidates who performed either an
Individual Adapted Audition or Individual Adapted Theme programme
Any valid and motivated interpretation of what a link is
The following is a guide:
Links:
The purposes of links are to integrate the three dramatic items, e.g. poetry,
prose, movement) to:
Provide a dramatic transition between the three individual dramatic Items
Highlight the variation in genre, style and performance between the three
dramatic items to create a succinct programme
Create a through line (continuity) from item one to three
Offer opportunities for candidates to demonstrate additional acting, vocal
and physical skills
Form a cohesive final performance
Candidates may describe the link used and its relevance to a specific
dramatic item. (6)
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9.2 Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking
Markers accept relevant and well-motivated answers which display
knowledge, understanding, analysis and creativity in the form of self-study
notes. Accept a mind map/spider diagram/summary/bullet point/any other
form of notes where information on the selected topic is evident.
Award a mark for every new thought evident in the candidate's response, i.e.
acknowledge the thinking skills evident in the answer. This is an
unconventional way of answering a question and unconventional answers
must be credited. It is not required for candidates' to write full sentences. It
does not matter if the answers are written in a haphazard way. Acknowledge
the factual evidence and understanding of the topic.
The following is a guide to information that might be included on the
candidate's notes, irrespective of the format of the answer:
Poor Theatre:
Jerzy Grotowski was the founder
Started in Poland
Actor is the main focus
Actor physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually alert – holy actor
Actor's entire body and voice trained for flexibility
Actor's voice used in a variety of ways, e.g. body percussion, vocal and
verbal dynamics
Via Negativa
Can be performed in any open space
Elimination of stage, lights, costumes and make-up
Audience is immersed in the action
Multi-functional props
Was cost effective and easy to stage
Kordian and Dr Faustus productions
Influenced the creation of Woza Albert!
Protest Theatre:
Began in South Africa ·
Protested against apartheid
1960–1994
1948 Hendrik Verwoerd establishes apartheid
1960 Union of SA becomes Republic of SA
Equity ban
Local playwrights fight apartheid, e.g. Fugard, Maponya
The Space Theatre, Market Theatre unsubsidised
Aims to mobilise, conscientise, educate about apartheid
Many plays were workshopped and accessible to all
Staged in communities, utilising simple, cost-effective sets
Influenced by Poor Theatre
Examples: Woza Albert!, The Hungry Earth
Used language of the people and aimed for effect beyond the theatre into
society
Theatre for the oppressed
Theatre for change
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Workshop Theatre:
Markers:
Award full marks for:
General fact being mentioned for Workshop Theatre OR
The Workshop Theatre process being discussed
Theatre-making process
Often created by a group of people together
Democratic process of theatre-making
Steps in the process: idea, brainstorm, research, improvisation, selection,
editing, rehearsal, refining (polishing), scripting or recording, e.g. langa,
Woza Albert!
Accessible to all, even illiterate due to poor education system in SA
Creative process
Subject matter topical, aimed at education and mobilisation,
Community issues workshopped to find solutions
Process used in Protest, Community, Environmental, Workers' and (10)
Educational Theatre in SA [16]
Could be performed anywhere, community halls, etc.
TOTAL SECTION D: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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ANNEXURE A: RUBRIC FOR QUESTIONS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 9: 10 MARKS
Markers must train how to use and apply all six the cognitive levels as well as the four thinking processes to measure
candidates' achievement
DESCRIPTOR MARK THE CANDIDATE DEMONSTRATES AN ABILITY TO
Outstanding • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
Change, judge, argue, reorganise, produce afresh on an outstanding level with
thinking on a meta cognitive level
Metacognitive • The question:
Thinking Explore, appraise and contextualise in an original manner and on an outstanding
About 9–10 level
Knowledge • The answer:
Produce a new perspective and creates original insights
Create • Examples:
Provide and evaluate an extensive range of insightfully chosen theoretical and
aesthetic examples
Meritorious • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
explore, propose, appraise, evaluate, conclude on a meritorious level with thinking
Procedural on a procedural level
Thinking • The question:
About Explore and contextualise the question in an original manner on a meritorious level
7–8
Knowledge • The answer:
Provide an insightful understanding of the question
Evaluate • Examples:
Provide an analysis of a wide range of insightfully chosen theoretical and aesthetic
examples
Average • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
Inquire, contrast, distinguish, classify an average level with thinking on a
Conceptual conceptual level
Thinking • The question:
About 5–6 Explore and contextualise the question on an average level
Knowledge • The answer:
Present a suitable answer related the question
Analyse • Examples:
Provide and examine examples
Elementary • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
Relate, organise, interpret, identify, integrate on an elementary level with thinking
Factual on a factual level
Thinking • The question:
About Understand the question on an elementary level
3–4
Knowledge • The answer:
Display some factual knowledge. Produces a straightforward and predictable
Apply answer related to the question
• Examples:
Provide a few examples
Achieved • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
Basically identify, list, define, compare, explain; with basic thinking on a factual
Factual level
Thinking • The question:
About Understand the question on a basic level
1–2
Knowledge • The answer:
Provide a few straightforward basic facts
Understand • Examples:
Provide incorrect or inability to provide examples
Not Achieved • Cognitive levels and thinking process:
No evidence identify, list, recognise, define; without thinking on a factual level
Factual • The question:
Thinking No understanding of the question
0
About • The answer:
Knowledge Provides facts unrelated to the question
• Examples:
Remember Provide no examples
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BLOOMS TAXONOMY
Classification system to define and distinguish different levels of human cognition
Markers must train how to use and apply all six the cognitive levels as well as the four
thinking processes to measure candidates' achievement.
THE THE COGNITIVE PROCESS DIMENSION: 6 COGNITIVE LEVELS
KNOWLEDGE Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating
DIMENSION Factual List Summarise Respond Select Check for Generate
4 LEVELS OF Conceptual Recognise Classify Provide Differentiate Determine Assemble
THINKING Procedural Recall Clarify Carry out Integrate Judge Design
PROCESSES Meta cognitive Identify Predict Use Deconstruct Reflect Create
1. Remembering
Retrieving memorised information, knowledge, facts, definitions, lists, conventions, trends, sequences, classifications,
categories, criteria, methodology and ways and means of dealing with specifics of the universals, abstractions principles,
generalisations, theories and structure
Name Specify (time, or place) as something desired, suggested, or decided on
To identify, specify, or mention by name
Identify To recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show what it is and that it exists
To prove who or what someone or something is
Select Carefully choose, determine or decide as being the best or most suitable
2. Understanding
Construct meaning from different types of knowledge, organise, compare, translate, interpret and extrapolate
Explain Make something clear, easy to understand by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or
information about it
give a reason so as to justify or excuse (an action or event)
Describe To give, narrate, relate, tell, describe, express a detailed account of
Motivate Provide a reason, present facts and arguments in support of doing, stating something
3. Applying
Carry out, execute, implement or use a procedure to solve or develop a problem in a new situation by applying acquired
knowledge, facts rules, methods, techniques and rules
Suggest Cause, argue, demonstrate, show that (something) exists or is the case
Put forward for consideration
To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
To produce an idea in the mind
4. Analysing
Break information into parts. Determine how the parts relate, by identifying, differentiating or organising elements,
relationships, principles, motives, purpose or cause. Make inferences/conclusions and find evidence to support
generalisations
Respond Reply react or answer in words
Discuss Write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account or considering different issues or idea or opinions related
to it
Write Compose, write, produce
Analyse Examine, study something methodically and in detail, typically in order to discover, explain and interpret it
Consider Think carefully about something, typically before making a decision, judgment, choice
5. Evaluating
Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of
criteria and standards through checking and critiquing
Evaluate To determine, judge, consider the significance, value, purpose, worth, or condition of something by careful
appraisal and study for the purpose of understanding, interpreting or guiding
6. Creating
Use of creative individual insight and thoughts to reorganising and compile information through generating, planning and
creating a new pattern, product or structure
Create Evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art, an invention or something new
Cause to come into being
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