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English First Additional Language/P2 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2013
NSC – Memorandum
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Candidates are required to answer questions from TWO sections.
2. This marking memorandum is a guide to markers. Some responses may
require a marker's discretion, while others may be expanded at the
memorandum discussion.
3. Candidates' responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.
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SECTION A: NOVEL
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question (EITHER the essay OR the
contextual question) on the novel they have studied.
QUESTION 1 (ESSAY QUESTION)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess candidates'
essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others. Allow for
candidates' own interpretation as well:
• Tom in the Maycomb society
o He is a hard-working black man.
o He is decent and well-spoken.
o He earns an honest living.
o He is well-thought of by his employer, Mr Link Deas.
o He is married and has three children.
o He feels sorry for Mayella and often helps her with household chores.
This leads to his downfall.
o Mayella tries to kiss him.
o He runs off and is convicted of a crime of which he is not guilty.
o Atticus proves that he is innocent.
o He loses all hope and does not believe that his appeal will help him.
o He tries to escape from prison and is shot and killed.
o He is judged by the colour of his skin and not as a human being.
• Boo Radley in the Maycomb society
o As a young boy, he commits a petty crime.
o He is convicted and is punished.
o His father takes charge of his punishment and he is banished to his home.
o Boo is not allowed to leave the house.
o He becomes a recluse – not by choice.
o People think that he is a monster.
o He is blamed for everything that goes wrong in Maycomb, even if the guilty
parties are found.
o Everybody is afraid of Boo.
o He helps the children.
o He tries to befriend the children.
o In actual fact, he is very kind – he leaves gifts for Scout and Jem.
o He mends Jem's pants.
o He covers Scout with a blanket when Miss Maudie's house burns down.
o His father prevents him from befriending the children by closing the knot hole.
o Boo saves Scout's life when she is attacked by Bob Ewell.
o He is a gentle person and Heck Tate and Atticus are the only people who
realise this.
o Heck Tate spares Boo the humiliation of being exposed as Bob's killer.
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• How Tom and Boo are like mockingbirds
o Boo
o He is unfairly punished by his father – the crime does not warrant the
punishment.
o He becomes a recluse unnecessarily.
o He is mocked by people.
o He has no social skills because of the way he is treated by his father.
o Even as a grown man, when he tries to befriend the children, his father does not
allow it.
o Thus, Boo is a mockingbird.
o Tom
o He is unfairly treated because of his race and colour.
o He is convicted of a crime that he does not commit.
o He is proven innocent but still is convicted.
o He is killed and so he is like a mockingbird. [35]
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QUESTION 2 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. QUESTIONS 2.1 and 2.2.
2.1 2.1.1 (a) 1930s
(b) Great Depression
(c) Maycomb
(d) race (4)
2.1.2 Boo and his friends were involved in a childhood prank.
They were caught by the town's beadle.
They had to serve time in the Industrial Reformatory.
Boo's father persuaded the magistrate to allow him to punish
Boo.
Boo has never been allowed to leave the house since that day.
NOTE: Accept any THREE of the above. (3)
2.1.3 They are prejudiced/ not open-minded.
They are unwilling to give Boo a chance or accept that he was
innocent.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)
2.1.4 They are afraid.
They believe the local gossip about Boo.
They are gullible / easily influenced.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
2.1.5 They keep to themselves.
They do not go to church.
Mrs Radley does not join the ladies for mid-morning coffee.
Their doors and shutters are closed on a Sunday – unlike other
houses in Maycomb.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
2.1.6 True. He mends Jem's pants.
He leaves gifts for them in the tree.
He puts a blanket over Scout's shoulders during the fire.
He saves the children from Bob Ewell.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above.
Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first
part of the answer (TRUE) is correct.
If only TRUE is given, award one mark. (2)
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2.1.7 Open-ended
They are curious/inquisitive.
They want to see if what people say is true.
It is typical of children to want to know/venture into the unknown.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the novel. (1)
2.1.8 Open-ended
He is innocent and means no harm. He is blamed for everything
even though he is innocent.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the novel. Accept a well-substantiated response for full
marks. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
2.2 2.2.1 Tom is convicted (because Mayella accuses him of raping her).
He tries to escape from prison, is shot and killed. (2)
2.2.2 Atticus defended Tom/took on Tom's case.
He proved that Tom was innocent/that Mayella was lying/that Bob
Ewell had assaulted his daughter. (2)
2.2.3 (a) Metaphor (1)
(b) To show how prejudiced the people were.
They are incapable of being unbiased in a court of law.
Tom was guilty judged even before the case began.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (2)
2.2.4 Being a black man, Tom is automatically guilty.
People could not believe that a white woman would kiss a black
man.
When he runs away, people would view it as guilt.
If one could choose between believing a black or a white person,
the white person would be believed.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
2.2.5 She is scared of the Ewells because her father is defending the
man the Ewells have accused of rape/ the Ewells are vindictive by
nature. (2)
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2.2.6 (a) Atticus
Judge Taylor (2)
(b) C/Atticus has proved that he is guilty. (1)
2.2.7 Open-ended
No. If they had told Atticus, measures could have been taken to
prevent the attack on Jem and Scout later in the novel.
OR
Yes. He had enough to worry about. He did not think that
Bob/Ewell meant it.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text. Do
NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
2.2.8 Open-ended
They should be unbiased/fair/unprejudiced.
They should be honest.
They should be guided by the evidence provided.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation. Accept any TWO of the above
answers. (2)
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QUESTION 3 (ESSAY QUESTION)
LORD OF THE FLIES
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess candidates'
essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others, but allow for
candidates' own interpretation as well:
• Ralph and Jack
o Ralph
o He is calm and thoughtful.
o He represents order: he likes rules.
o He represents civilisation and good morals.
o He shows honesty and fair leadership.
o He is humane – always wants to help and protect.
o Jack
o He desires power.
o He is easily angered.
o He represents barbarism/savagery.
o He is bloodthirsty.
o He has no regard for democracy – he is a dictator.
• The conch
o It is a symbol of civilisation.
o It is a symbol of order.
o It represents democratic governance.
o It gives legitimacy to an organisational structure.
o It is a symbol of unity; when the boys meet initially they are united by the call
made by the conch. In this way it symbolises good.
o All subsequent meetings are orderly because the conch is used to give each
boy an equal chance to speak.
o The shattering of the conch marks the end of civilisation and the final
destruction of good on the island.
• The beast
o The imaginary beast represents inherent evil in all humanity.
o The boys know that evil or the beast exists but do not realise that the beast lies
within each one of them.
o The beast comes to represent savagery as the boys gradually believe in its
existence and start making offerings.
o It represents evil as Jack regularly alludes to the beast when he wants to
scare or manipulate the boys.
o The beast is mystical as it is difficult to describe or define. [35]
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QUESTION 4 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)
LORD OF THE FLIES
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. QUESTIONS 4.1 and 4.2.
4.1 4.1.1 Jack respects Ralph.
He is willing to co-operate with him.
He becomes Ralph's friend.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
4.1.2 A/a war (1)
4.1.3 They (Ralph, Jack and Simon) decide to explore the place.
They discover that the place is surrounded by water.
There are no other people on the island/There is no village
fires/smoke. (3)
4.1.4 Jack wants to speak./He wants the conch. The conch gives the
holder the right to speak. (2)
4.1.5 They are afraid (of the beastie) and they want the older boys to
protect them. (2)
4.1.6 The birthmark is so big that it covers half his face. (1)
4.1.7 He believes that the conch creates democracy.
He is fair and he believes that everybody has the right to speak /
be heard. (2)
4.1.8 False He wants to tell them about the beastie (which is central to
the boys' destruction.)
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first
part of the answer (FALSE) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award one mark. (2)
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4.1.9 Open-ended
I feel sorry for him. He is really afraid. There are no adults to
protect him. He is still very young.
OR
I do not feel sorry for him. This is reality. He should grow up.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
4.1.10 Open-ended
Yes. People should be allowed to express themselves freely as it
will allow them to deal with/solve issues. It is a basic human right.
OR
No. Sometimes people abuse their rights.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation. Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO
only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not (2)
fully developed.
4.2 4.2.1 (a) death
(b) hunt
(c) forest
(d) destroy (4)
4.2.2 Jack and his tribe had stolen the glasses. To retrieve Piggy's
glasses. (2)
4.2.3 He is aggressive/bloodthirsty/sadistic.
He has no feelings/no compassion.
He has deteriorated into a savage.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
4.2.4 He is happy. He thinks that he is in complete control of the
island. (2)
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4.2.5 They scream just like Jack./They follow Jack's example.
They charge after Ralph.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)
4.2.6 They all look alike./They all have painted faces.
They are equally guilty of their crime.
They have lost their individuality.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)
4.2.7 Open-ended
Yes. Jack has been a negative influence and his age, leadership
and dictatorial skills have helped him to influence the boys to
become savages.
OR
No. People at such a tender age are not prone to evil and violence.
Even without adult supervision, the boys would not have gone to
such inhumane extremes.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
4.2.8 Open-ended
I feel sorry for Ralph because he only wanted peace/to be able to
negotiate while Jack and his tribe turned violent.
OR
I do not feel sorry for Ralph because he should have stayed away
from Jack and his tribe after the attack when Piggy's glasses were
stolen.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
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QUESTION 5 (ESSAY QUESTION)
A GRAIN OF WHEAT
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess candidates' essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others, but allow for
candidates' own interpretation as well:
• Mugo's betrayal and how it affects him and others
o Mugo's betrayal of Kihika leads to Kihika's death.
o Kihika's death leads to the suffering of the villagers.
o They are forced to relocate.
o They have to dig trenches.
o They are starved and beaten.
o The reason for Mugo's betrayal is his desire to get money to buy land, fulfil his
dreams and be accepted in the community.
o Mugo's attempts at redemption: helping the woman (Wambuka) in the trenches,
his long imprisonment, his severe punishment.
o His betrayal leads to his isolation.
o His isolation is a result of his guilt.
o He lives alone, is not married, has no family.
o He is afraid that the villagers might uncover his secret.
o The villagers see Mugo as a hero when, in fact, he is a coward.
o He is the cause of the hero's death.
o He betrays everybody by betraying Kihika.
o He redeems himself by confessing but is executed for the deed.
• Karanja's betrayal and how it affects him
o He betrays his people by becoming a Home Guard and, later, Chief.
o He betrays his people for his own selfish gain.
o He grovels in front of the whites.
o He believes, mistakenly, that he is better than the ordinary villagers and that he
has won the favour of the whites.
o He allows people to think that he is powerful when, in fact, he has no influence.
o He abuses his power over his own people.
o He is, actually, despised by both whites and blacks.
o He is merely used as a messenger.
o He betrays Gikonyo by having intercourse with Mumbi.
o In the end, he becomes a frightened, lonely man because of his actions.
o He is the prime suspect for betraying Kihika.
• Mumbi's betrayal and how it affects her
o Mumbi betrays her husband, Gikonyo, in a moment of weakness.
o She has a child and this puts strain on her marriage when her husband returns.
o She remains an obedient and dutiful wife.
o He loses respect for her and slaps her.
o She is very unhappy and regrets her mistake.
o She separates from him and returns to her parents' home.
o In the end, it appears as though she will reconcile with Gikonyo. [35]
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QUESTION 6: CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
A GRAIN OF WHEAT
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. QUESTIONS 6.1 and 6.2.
6.1 6.1.1 (a) Thabai
(b) shamba
(c) Mau-Mau
(d) Uhuru (4)
6.1.2 The stools (on which the delegates had sat) (1)
6.1.3 He is afraid/scared.
He does not know what to do. (2)
6.1.4 Mugo is regarded as a hero.
People believe that he organised the Rira hunger strike.
People believe that he made many sacrifices during detention.
He saved Wambuku's life (the pregnant woman).
Although he was tortured, he refused to confess to the oath.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
6.1.5 He may be suffering from sunstroke./It might be the heat that is
affecting him.
He is scared of being exposed as a traitor.
He cannot remember making a speech before.
He is feeling guilty.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
6.1.6 He is a liar.
He thinks that the people of Thabai are gullible/easily influenced/
stupid for believing him.
He has a low self-esteem/feels insecure /inferior.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
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6.1.7 Open-ended
I do not feel sorry for him because he is a liar/traitor/coward.
OR
I feel sorry for him because he is confused/does not know what to
do.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text.
Do NOT award a mark if a reason for the initial response
has not been given.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
6.1.8 Open-ended
It is not good because it has a way of catching up with you./
It causes pain/isolation.
OR
It is good because some things are better left untold.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
6.2 6.2.1 There was a race (to celebrate Uhuru).
Gikonyo and Karanja fell during the race.
Gikonyo broke his arm. (3)
6.2.2 B/carpenter (1)
6.2.3 True
He wants to reconcile with Mumbi.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first
part of the answer (TRUE) is correct.
If only TRUE is given, award one mark. (2)
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6.2.4 (a) The suffering of Mumbi and Gikonyo.
Gikonyo's suffering in detention.
Mumbi's suffering when Gikonyo was in detention.
The fact that Mumbi and Gikonyo have aged/matured.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
(b) It represents reconciliationbetween Mumbi and Gikonyo.
OR
Gikonyo is ready to forgive Mumbi. /start a new life with
Mumbi.
NOTE: Award one mark for the names Gikonyo and Mumbi and
one mark for the idea of reconciliation/forgiveness. (2)
(c) He will join the hands on the head or shoulders of the child. (1)
6.2.5 (a) Her child is sick. (1)
(b) He is hurt.
He is anxious.
He is restless.
He is worried.
He does not go to sleep.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
6.2.6 Open-ended
Yes. He realises that everybody makes mistakes and he forgives
Mumbi.
OR
No. It does not affect him at all. He forgives Mumbi because he
realises that he loves her.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the novel.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
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6.2.7 Open-ended
Forgiveness is important because it helps one to move
forward/deal with setbacks.
OR
Forgiveness is not important because some things are simply
unforgivable.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the novel.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
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SECTION B: DRAMA
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question (EITHER the essay OR the
contextual question) on the drama they have studied.
QUESTION 7 (ESSAY QUESTION )
ROMEO AND JULIET
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess the
candidates' essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others, but allow for
candidates' own interpretation as well.
• Romeo and Juliet before they meet
o Romeo:
o He is lovesick with Rosaline.
o His love for Rosaline is not real but infatuation – he overcomes this love as soon
as he sees Juliet.
o Juliet:
o Juliet falls in love with Romeo at first sight but realises her impulsiveness.
o However, she realises or is conscious that it is real love.
o She is serious about the relationship – demands reassurance from Romeo –
sends the nurse to him.
• Difficulties that Romeo and Juliet face in their relationship
o Romeo:
o He faces the risk of being mocked as an 'easy' lover by all.
o His impulsiveness raises doubts about his seriousness regarding this
relationship too.
o He falls in love with his enemy's daughter.
o He is drawn unwittingly into a brawl resulting in Tybalt's death.
o He is banished from Verona and thus distanced from Juliet.
o He has to depend on the Friar's wisdom.
o The plague interferes with the delivery of messages he should have received.
o Juliet:
o She has also fallen in love with the enemy.
o She is under pressure to marry Paris.
o She is grieving for her cousin, Tybalt's, death.
o Romeo is banished.
o She has to resort to desperate measures to avoid marrying Paris.
o She is subjected to coincidences developing from the Friar's plan.
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• How they respond to their difficulties
o Romeo:
o He displays seriousness in the relationship with Juliet.
o The fact that she is a Capulet does not deter him.
o He regrets Tybalt's death although he could not have avoided it.
o He resorts to the Friar's assistance during his banishment to Mantua.
o He kills himself when he thinks Juliet is dead.
o Juliet:
o She realises the seriousness of her relationship with Romeo right from the
beginning.
o She is willing to take the risk.
o She marries Romeo in secret.
o She avoids marriage to Paris by resorting to the Friar's help.
o She ropes the Nurse into her plan.
o Although she despairs frequently, she is hopeful.
o She kills herself on finding Romeo dead. [35]
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QUESTION 8 ( CONTEXTUAL QUESTION )
ROMEO AND JULIET
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. QUESTIONS 8.1 and 8.2.
8.1 8.1.1 (a) B/Juliet's cousin
(b) A/Romeo's hometown
(c) D/ruler of Verona
(d) C/a neighbouring town (4)
8.1.2 (a) Soft/hushed/subdued/low/whispering (1)
(b) She does not want to be caught. Romeo might be killed if
they are caught. (1)
8.1.3 To find out if he is serious about his love.
To find out if he really wants to marry her.
She cannot go herself because of the feud between the two
families.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
8.1.4 It shows that they do not want to leave/part from each other. (1)
8.1.5 He really loves Juliet and so he regards her home as his own. (1)
8.1.6 He has been in love/obsessed with Rosaline just a little while
ago.
He has just met Juliet.
It is too early for such a strong feeling /relationship to have
developed.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
8.1.7 He is captive in Juliet's hand. He cannot escape from her love.
He is like a prisoner who cannot escape from Juliet's love.
NOTE: Award ONE mark for prison/jail and ONE mark for love. (2)
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8.1.8 (a) Open-ended
Since you hardly know the person, your personalities may
clash once you start living together.
OR
It may not last forever since you do not know each other.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the
candidates' own interpretation which must be
grounded in the text of the drama.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
(b) Open-ended
No. The pressure from their families might have been too
much and the marriage would not have lasted./Romeo might
have changed his mind again.
OR
Yes. They love each other so deeply and that is all that is
required to keep two people together.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the
candidates' own interpretation which must be
grounded in the text of the drama.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
8.2 8.2.1 He has been banished from Verona to Mantua for killing
Tybalt. (2)
8.2.2 False. Paris is there to arrange his own marriage to Juliet.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first
part of the answer (FALSE) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
8.2.3 A/desperate. (1)
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8.2.4 He is wise/experienced./
He is a priest/religious man.
He can be trusted./He will not tell anybody about her secret./
Her secret is safe with him.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
8.2.5 (a) The Friar gives her a potion that will make her sleep.
Onlookers will think her dead and take her to the tomb.
Romeo will rescue her.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
(b) Open-ended
Yes. She was desperate, therefore, a desperate plan was
needed. She needed immediate help. It is only human to
respond to a plea for help.
OR
No. It resulted in unnecessary loss of life. He was going
against the wishes of Juliet's parents.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the
candidates' own interpretation which must be
grounded in the text of the drama.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
8.2.6 She could have told her parents that she and Romeo were already
married.
She could have refused to marry Paris and suffered the
consequences of her actions. (2)
8.2.7 God has brought them together (They fell in love) and the Friar
has married them (officiated) the joining. (2)
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8.2.8 Open-ended.
Yes. She loves Romeo very much and would have done anything
to save that love.
OR
No. She is impulsive and they both die.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the drama.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
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QUESTION 9 (ESSAY QUESTION )
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess candidates'
essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others, but allow for the
candidate's own interpretation as well:
• Sipho and his family
o Sipho felt unloved as a child.
o His parents favoured Themba. Themba always got his way.
o Sipho was punished for Themba's mistakes.
o His only toy (the wire bus) was taken away from him. When he complained to
his parents, they always took Themba's side.
o He never forgave his brother for these childhood events. This leads to a lot of
pain and anguish for Sipho.
o As a young man, Themba was popular with women. He was also popular in the
struggle against apartheid. This made Sipho jealous and hate his brother.
o Sipho was not allowed to further his studies, yet his parents found the
o money to put Themba through university. Sipho had to support his brother
while he was at university. This causes Sipho much pain.
o When Sipho married, Themba had an affair with his wife. There is a great
possibility that Themba is the father of Thando.
o Sipho's son Luvuyo idolised Themba. He blames Themba for his son's death.
o Their father's funeral was turned into a political rally and Sipho blamed Themba
for this.
o He kept all this heartache to himself.
o He could not forgive Themba or the government for his loss.
• Sipho and his employers
o Sipho started working in a law firm as a clerk. On two occasions, he was
promised that he could complete his articles, yet it was always given to young
white boys entering the law firm.
o He worked at the library for 33 years. He was regarded as the most suitable
candidate for the post as Chief Librarian. The post was given to a younger
person who had just returned from exile. This caused Sipho to become bitter
and very angry.
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• Sipho and Mandisa
o Mandisa forces Sipho to face his demons.
o She forces him to speak about her father.
o She constantly questions him and so makes him very angry. This causes him
to drink heavily. It is in this drunken state that he actually reveals the truth
about Thando's mother and Themba.
o He eventually faces the truth and realises that he cannot blame Themba for his
son's death or his wife's affair.
o He accepts that he was somewhat jealous of his younger brother. He accepts
that it was because of his age that he was not appointed as the Chief Librarian.
So, it is through the constant questioning of Mandisa that Sipho is able to
forgive and free himself of all pain and heartache.
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OR
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QUESTION 10 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. QUESTIONS 10.1 and
10.2.
10.1 10.1.1 (a) C/someone involved in bringing about political change in the
apartheid era.
(b) D/a state pardon for someone for the crimes he/she has
committed
(c) E/the body set up to expose the crimes of the apartheid era to
allow for confession and forgiveness.
(d) A/the fight for freedom against the apartheid government (4)
10.1.2 Thando is committed to her job at the TRC because she is not
driven by money/materialistic.
She is impressionable because she admits she is becoming
confused.
She is honest because she is upset by these lies. (2)
10.1.3 C/ fetch Themba's body (1)
10.1.4 Sipho discovers that his brother has been cremated. This goes
against his tradition.
He has already made arrangements for the funeral.
He has to explain to the elders why there is no body. (3)
10.1.5 True. She does not know what Mandisa looks like./Mandisa was
born and grew up in London.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part
of the answer (True) is correct.
If only TRUE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
10.1.6 Her mother left when she was very young/ just 18 months old/ very
long ago./She does not know anything about her mother.
Sipho never talks about her mother (as she had cheated on him). (2)
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10.1.7 Open-ended
Yes. They are her family. It is normal to want to know about one's
family, especially one's mother.
OR
No. She should have been able to see that it was making her father
uncomfortable.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
10.1.8 He is not interested./He does not care./
He is disinterested/nonchalant. (1)
10.2 10.2.1 She wants to show her portfolio/work to Nandipha/a fashion
designer.She wants Thando to attend the London Fashion
Show. (2)
10.2.2 (a) He says that she is his only child. (1)
(b) He is afraid of losing her . (1)
10.2.3 She should face Sipho.
She should point at him.
She should roll her eyes.
She should look angry.
She should face him with face turned up.
She should use hand gestures.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
10.2.4 Themba takes his wife.
Themba robs him of a chance to attend university.
When young, Themba took his toys.
His chances of promotion to Chief Librarian are taken by a younger
man.
He loses his chance to become a lawyer to white men.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
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10.2.5 Sipho has been very secretive about his past.
He does not share his pain with Thando.
He never talks about his broken relationship with his brother.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
10.2.6 He cared about his brother.
He had respect for Sipho.
He acknowledges what Sipho had sacrificed for him and the rest of
the family.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
10.2.7 'what else did your father tell you about me?' (1)
10.2.8 He was too old.
A younger man was appointed.
An exile was given the post.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)
10.2.9 Open-ended.
No. She is disrespectful towards her uncle. Children should show
respect towards elders. She should not try to influence Thando to
go against her father's wishes.
OR
Yes. Adults are not always right. One should question in the way
Mandisa does. Mandisa eventually makes Sipho face his demons.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the drama.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
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10.2.10 Open-ended
It causes much pain and heartache. It often destroys families.
Children end up hating each other.
OR
It is normal. Most children experience it. They usually outgrow it.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not
fully developed. (2)
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SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question (EITHER the essay OR the
contextual question) on one of the short stories they have studied.
QUESTION 11 (ESSAY QUESTION )
THE LUNCHEON – W Somerset Maugham
NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric on page 40 to assess the
candidates' essays.
The following points may be included in the essay, among others, but allow for
candidates' own interpretation as well:
• What we know about the two characters
o The man is a struggling writer.
o He earns very little and he hardly has enough to survive.
o He lives in a tiny flat and is lonely.
o The lady appears to be sophisticated and wealthy.
o The lady is probably only exploiting his desire for admiration.
o She is also exploiting him to get a free meal.
o She keeps ordering exotic and expensive dishes.
• What the two characters pretend to be
o He wants the lady to think he is rich.
o He accepts her invitation to Foyot's which is very expensive.
o He knows very well that he cannot afford to eat there.
o At Foyot's he agrees to order all the elaborate dishes she wants, never pointing
out the fact that he cannot afford them.
o He never discloses to her or the waiter how worried he is about the rising bill.
o He appears to be a hospitable host while his thoughts are anything but kind.
o When his guest scolds him for eating too much meat, he does not tell her the
reason for his little mutton chop.
o When they part ways, he does not tell her that he does not have any money
left.
o When they meet at a play she says that he invited her many years ago yet she
had invited herself.
o She pretends to be an admirer of his work.
o She says repeatedly that she never eats anything or eats only one thing.
o She even urges the narrator to follow her example and eat less.
o She makes it sound as if her host insists on her ordering the asparagus while
he did not insist on anything.
o Towards the end of their luncheon, she says that he has eaten too much but
she has just had a snack (so she eats a peach as well).
o Upon departure, she calls her host a 'humorist' while she knows very well he is
mortified and broke.
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• What the outcome of this pretence is.
o The man is completely broke.
o The man does not know how he will survive for the rest of the month.
o The man cannot afford a decent tip for the waiter.
o She weighs 21 stone/is overweight/fat. [35]
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QUESTION 12 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)
THE SOFT VOICE OF THE SERPENT – Nadine Gordimer
Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, i.e. 12.1 and 12.2.
12.1 12.1.1 (a) wheelchair
(b) wife
(c) reading
(d) leg (4)
12.1.2 (a) metaphor (1)
(b) To show that he feels just like a sail that has lost its air. (2)
12.1.3 She has to push hard./She is not doing particularly well./Her arms
are thin./The man actually thinks that the nurse may do better.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)
12.1.4 He is sensitive.
He is tolerant.
He is patient.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above or any other relevant
responses. (2)
12.1.5 Emotionally he has not come to terms with his loss and he feels a
sense of helplessness/sadness/hopelessness. (2)
12.1.6 It emphasises the impact the loss has on him.
He feels devastated.
He is extremely hurt.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above or any other relevant
response. (2)
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12.1.7 Open-ended
No. It is better for him to share his feelings. It helps with the healing
process.
OR
Yes. He needs to come to terms with his loss./He must accept his
loss before anybody else can help him.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the play.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
12.2 12.2.1 (a) The locust has lost its leg. (1)
(b) The woman / his wife. (1)
(c) Open-ended
No. He is merely making a joke. He knows very well that it is
not possible.
OR
Yes. He is using the locust to point out/emphasise his own
disability/difficulty to move around.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the
candidates' own interpretation.
Do NOT award a mark if a reason for the initial
response has not been given. (2)
12.2.2 Locusts are pests (that destroy crops). The farmers would be
happy that the locust was kept busy elsewhere. (2)
12.2.3 A /the man and the locust. (1)
12.2.4 (a) His mood changes from happiness to irritation.
He was joking at first but he later became nasty/angry.
He was happybut once the locust flew off he became
unhappy.
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above or any other relevant
response provided that the contrast in mood is shown. (2)
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(b) He realises that the locust is able to fly.
The locust is able to move but he cannot.
Although the locust lost a leg just like he has, the locust could
fly away but he is still stuck in the wheelchair.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above or any other relevant
response. (2)
12.2.5 False. The serpent refers to the locust.
It refers to the temptation in the Garden of Eden.
It refers to the temptation that there is hope in end. (False hope for
the man).
Everything can be fixed in the end.
NOTE:
• Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part of
the answer (False) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award 1 mark.
• Accept any ONE of the above or any other relevant response
for the motivation/reason. (2)
12.2.6 At first she is afraid of the locust and then she feels sorry for the
locust.
She feels sorry for the locust and then becomes afraid of the
locust.
NOTE: The contrast must be clear for the candidate to score full
marks. (2)
12.2.7 Open-ended
Yes. She takes good care of her husband. /She is patient /
tolerant.
OR
No. It is her duty to take care of him even if he is disabled.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation which must be grounded in the text of
the play.
Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.
Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for an answer that is
not fully developed. (2)
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12.2.8 Open-ended
They should be helped.
They should be helped to become independent.
They should be counselled.
They should not be treated like outcasts.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates'
own interpretation. TWO points must be given. (2)
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SECTION D: POETRY
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ANY TWO of the prescribed poems.
QUESTION 13: 'An elementary school classroom in a slum' – Stephen Spender
13.1 13.1.1 poor (½)
13.1.2 inferior (½)
13.1.3 living (½) (1½)
13.2 The girl is both physically and emotionally exhausted.
OR
Her mind and body cannot cope with the conditions. (2)
13.3 B/ criticism (1)
13.4 He inherited the disease from his father. (1)
13.5 Open-ended
No. He is able to imagine/think about an ideal/pleasant world.
OR
Yes. He is absent-minded/he is unable to concentrate.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
13.6 A picture of Shakespeare.
A map.
A picture of a Tyrolese valley.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
13.7 Their future remains bleak.
There are no chances of improvement.
Their future is not promising.
Their prospects will not get better.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
13.8 False. He feels that it is a bad example.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part of the
answer (FALSE) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
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13.9 13.9.1 simile (1)
13.9.2 The fate of the childrenis compared to where they live/ their
surroundings. (2)
13.10 Open-ended
Yes. There are many such classrooms in South Africa./Many children suffer
in this way.
OR
No. My class is in good condition./My school is not like this./We do not suffer
in this manner any longer.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Do not award a mark if a reason is not given for the
initial response. (1)
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QUESTION 14: Death be not proud – John Donne
14.1 14.1.1 challenges (½)
14.1.2 unafraid (½)
14.1.3 personification (½) (1½)
14.2 Death is not as powerful and fearful as many believe it to be.
OR
Death has no power.You do not have to be afraid of death. (2)
14.3 He says Death is like sleeping.
Thereafter, people become eternal and do not face Death anymore. (2)
14.4 Alliteration (1)
14.5 False. Death is a slave to each of these.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part of the
answer (FALSE) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
14.6 They can commit suicide. They can commit a murder. (2)
14.7 D / the touch of Death (1)
14.8 Triumphant / victorious (1)
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14.9 Death usually kills yet here death is threatened with dying.
It is a paradox. (2)
14.10 Open-ended
Yes. We wake eternally after death.
OR
No. We can never return to our lives once we die.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
14.11 Open-ended
Yes. People remain afraid of death./I believe in the after-life./Death occurs all
around me.
OR
No. People no longer believe in life after death.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Do not award a mark if a reason is not given for the
initial response. (1)
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QUESTION 15: Mementos,1 – WD Snodgrass
15.1 15.1.1 spring-cleaning (½)
15.1.2 old (½)
15.1.3 memories(½) (3x½) (1½)
15.2 'That meant something once' (1)
15.3 15.3.1 simile (1)
15.3.2 He compares his shock of finding the photograph to the shock of
a man discovering a severed hand among dead leaves. (2)
15.4 Being carefree.
Having entertainment/having fun.
Having pleasure.
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
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15.5 True. He mentions being choked by fear./He had to deal with fear.
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part of the
answer (TRUE) is correct.
If only TRUE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
15.6 A /smooth and successful. (1)
15.7 He feels sad./He regrets/he is sorry for the failed marriage.
He still thinks of her fondly. (2)
15.8 He keeps the picture./He puts it back. (1)
15.9 Open-ended
Yes. Painful memories can be suppressed if you are determined. With the
help of counselling you can overcome pain/hurt.
OR
No. Painful memories often scar you so badly that you cannot forget them.
Painful experiences can become painful memories.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
15.10 The title is appropriate because just as a memento is a small item to remind
us of a person or event/occasion so also, in this poem, the speaker has a (2)
photograph which triggers the memory of the woman. [17½]
QUESTION 16: The birth of Shaka – MO Mtshali
16.1 16.1.1 praise (½)
16.1.2 ruthless/gifted (½)
16.1.3 gifted/ruthless(½) (1½)
16.2 16.2.1 'tearing' (1)
16.2.2 False ' fatherless'
NOTE: Award a mark for the reason/motivation only if the first part
of the answer (FALSE) is correct.
If only FALSE is given, award 1 mark. (2)
16.3 They wanted to make him angry/passionate/strong/feared. (1)
16.4 16.4.1 Boiled /shaped /forged
NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)
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16.4.2 (a) simile (1)
(b) Shaka's muscles('thongs') are compared to water bark which
is almost unbreakable./Just as water bark is unbreakable,
Shaka is almost superhuman because nothing can injure
him. (2)
16.5 A lantern gives light in the darkness implying that Shaka had the ability to
predict the future.
OR
Shaka had large, bright eyes. (2)
16.6 C /admiration (1)
16.7 Open-ended
Yes. The imagery used suggests that he could never be beaten. He was
made by his ancestors. Therefore, he was superhuman.
OR
No. Although he is described as a man of great strength, he could not save
himself from his brothers who killed him.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
16.8 Open-ended
Yes. He was very brave. He was unbeatable.
OR
No. He was very cruel. He killed many people.
NOTE: The above are only examples. Allow for the candidates' own
interpretation. Accept a well-substantiated response for full marks.
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not fully
developed. (2)
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GRAND TOTAL: 70
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FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES: RUBRIC FOR MARKING THE LITERATURE ESSAY
Note the difference in marks awarded for content versus structure and language.
CONTENT [25] MARK STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE [10]
CODES & MARK ALLOCATION Interpretation of topic. Depth of argument, justification & ALLOCATION Structure, logical flow & presentation. Language, tone
grasp of prescribed work. and style.
Code 7 Outstanding - In-depth interpretation of topic, all aspects of topic fully Outstanding - Coherently structured piece.
80–100% explored. - Excellent introduction & conclusion.
20–25 - Excellent response. (90+: outstanding response). 8–10 - Arguments well structured & clearly developed.
marks - Range of striking arguments extensively supported from marks - Language, tone & style mature, impressive & correct.
text.
- Excellent understanding of genre & text.
Code 6 Meritorious - Above average interpretation of topic. All aspects of topic Meritorious - Essay well structured.
70–79% adequately explored. - Good introduction & conclusion.
17½–19½ marks - Detailed response. 7–7½ - Arguments & line of thought easy to follow.
- Range of sound arguments given, well supported from text. marks - Language, tone & style correct & suited to purpose.
- Very good understanding of genre & text. - Good presentation.
Code 5 Substantial - Shows understanding & has interpreted topic well. Substantial - Clear structure & logical flow of argument.
60–69% - Fairly detailed response to topic. - Introduction, conclusion & other paragraphs
15–17 - Some sound arguments given, but not all as well motivated 6–6½ coherently organized.
marks as they could be. marks - Flow of argument can be followed.
- Understanding of genre & text evident. - Language, tone & style largely correct.
Code 4 Adequate - Fair interpretation of topic, but not all aspects explored in Adequate - Some evidence of structure.
50–59% detail. - Essay lacks well-structured flow of logic &
12½–14½ marks - Some good points in support of topic. 5–5½ coherence.
- Most arguments supported but evidence is not always marks - Language errors minor, tone & style mostly
convincing. appropriate.
- Basic understanding of genre & text. - Paragraphing mostly correct.
Code 3 Moderate - Very ordinary, mediocre attempt to answer question. Moderate - Planning and/or structure faulty.
40–49% - Very little depth of understanding in response to topic. - Arguments not logically arranged.
10–12 - Arguments not convincing & very little justification from 4–4½ - Paragraphing faulty.
marks text. marks - Language errors evident.
- Learner has not fully come to grips with genre or text. - Tone & style not appropriate to purpose of academic
writing.
Code 2 Elementary - Poor grasp of topic. Elementary - Poor presentation & lack of planned structure
30–39% - Response repetitive & sometimes off the point. impedes flow of argument.
7½–9½ - No depth of argument, faulty interpretation/Arguments not 3–3½ - Language errors & incorrect style make this a largely
marks supported from text. marks unsuccessful piece of writing.
- Very poor grasp of text & genre.
Code 1 Not achieved - Response bears some relation to topic but argument Not Achieved - Difficult to determine if the topic has been
0–29% difficult to follow or largely irrelevant. addressed.
0–7 - Poor attempt at answering the question. The few relevant 0–2½ - No evidence of planned structure or logic.
marks points have no justification from the text. marks - No paragraphing or coherence.
- Very poor grasp of text & genre. - Poor language.
- Incorrect style & tone.
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