· Web view‘Cheetah' by Charles Eglington ‘Mementos’ by W.D. Snodgrass ‘A prayer for all my countrymen’ by Guy Butler Answer questions on ANY TWO of the prescribed poems

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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2

SEPTEMBER 2013

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Please read this page carefully before you answer the questions.

1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper.

2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

SECTION A: Novel (35)

SECTION B: Drama (35)

SECTION C: Short Stories (35)

SECTION D: Poetry (35)

3. Answer questions from TWO sections as follows:

SECTION A: NOVELAnswer ONE question on the novel you have studied.

SECTION B: DRAMAAnswer ONE question on the drama you have studied.

SECTION C: SHORT STORIESAnswer ONE question.

SECTION D: POETRYAnswer TWO questions.

4. Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully.

5. Number your answers exactly as the questions are numbered in this questionpaper.

6. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

7. Spend approximately 60 minutes on each section.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION B: DRAMA

In this section, there is an essay question and contextual questions on the following drama:

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, by John Kani

Answer ONE question (EITHER the essay OR the contextual question) on the drama you have studied.

QUESTION 9 (ESSAY QUESTION)

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Truth and forgiveness is an important theme in the drama. Do you agree with this statement? In your essay you may consider the following ideas, among others:

Sipho and his family Sipho’s and his employers Sipho and Mandisa

Length: 250 – 300 words

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QUESTION 10 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Read the following extracts from the play and answer the set questions. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 10.1 AND QUESTION 10.2.10.1 [Thando meets Mandisa.]

THANDO: He sure had the gift of the gab – that’s Uncle Themba. [She finishes the salad.] Everybody remembers him for that. Bring the tray. Tell me about your father and your mother and you, of course.

MANDISA: Who first? Well I was born in Camden Town, a kind of a middle-class London suburb and went to the best schools, of course. Father wanted me to study medicine – ‘There is a shortage of doctors at home’, South Africa. But I went to college and studied fashion design. That is why I have to be back in London by Monday or Tuesday by the latest as the London fashion shows start soon. I’ve brought some of my designs hoping to show them to some people in the business. I’ve always felt that my designs could use some African influence.

She puts the portfolio on the coffee table.

THANDO [looking at some of Mandisa’s sketches]: I know of someone who could be of great help to you in that regard, but she lives in Johannesburg. He name is Nandipa Madikiza. She’s the best in this country.

MANDISA: Yeah, I’ve heard about her. You must introduce me to her please.

THANDO: I don’t know her personally. I know of her work. But you say you have to leave by Tuesday?

MANDISA: Yes. Why don’t you come with me to Johannesburg to meet her?

THANDO: You are not staying a little longer … I mean to mourn?

MANDISA: My father died two weeks ago. I’ve done all the mourning … I’ve got work to do now.

THANDO: My father would expect us to show some respect for at least a month as children. Elderly people mourn much longer. He won’t allow me to go with you to Jo’burg.

[Act 1,Scene 2]

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10.1.1 Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing words.Write down only the question numbers and the word(s).

Themba was in (a) … in London when Mandisa was born. Thando says he has the gift of the gab because he was (b) … . People (c) … him because he was a political (d) … . (4)

10.1.2 In your OWN WORDS describe Mandisa’s standard of living in London. (2)

10.1.3 State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE. Quote no more than eight consecutive words from the extract to support your answer.

While Themba was living in London he was not concerned about his people in South Africa. (2)

10.1.4 Refer to lines 8 – 9, “I have to be back … by Monday or Tuesday”.

What do Mandisa’s words reveal about her knowledge of African traditions. (2)

10.1.5 Explain why Mandisa’s designs lack ‘African influence’. (lines 11 – 12) (2)

10.1.6 Who is Nandipa Madikiza? (1)

10.1.7 Refer to lines 25 – 26, “My father died … work to do now.”

Do you agree that Mandisa is being insensitive to her father’s death? Discuss your views. (2)

10.1.8 Refer to lines 28 – 29, “He won’t allow me to go with you to Jo’burg”.

(a) What characteristic of Sipho is shown here?

(b) In your opinion, is Sipho treating his daughter fairly? Discuss your views.

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10.2 [Mandisa views the TRC process with much cynicism.]

THANDO: We have a country to rebuild. A nation to take care of. An economy to grow, jobs to create, houses to build, clinics, hospitals, schools and our lives. Where would revenge get us except more violence? Besides we did not want to give those bastards the honour of taking up arms against us in their defence and calling it a legitimate struggle. There was one Struggle, the struggle for liberation, our Struggle.

MANDISA: Then why is Craig Williamson a free man? He

committed murder.

THANDO: Because according to rules and requirements for amnesty …

MANDISA: He disclosed all? Yes. He told us nothing new except that he sent the parcel bombs. Who gave the order? Do we know that? Does that make him innocent?

THANDO: No, it does not. He met the conditions set for amnesty.

MANDISA: Then why was there an outcry against him receiving amnesty? Why was everybody angry?

THANDO: Not everybody was.

MANDISA: Joe Slovo is. Ruth’s children are. I am.

THANDO: How do we know that Joe Slovo is?

MANDISA: Let’s dig up his grave shall we. Let’s open the coffin and see if that skull is smiling.

THANDO: Joe Slovo said before he died he would never accept the granting of general amnesty. He wanted to know who killed his wife and why. It was personal to him. Now he knows. Now we all know.

MANDISA: But somebody must be made to pay.

THANDO: Typical of someone sitting 6 000 miles away. In a comfortable house in London, observing the whole situation with a pair of binoculars.

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10.2.1

Refer to lines 1 – 7, “We have a country … liberation, our Struggle.”

(a) According to Thando, what are the consequences of taking revenge?

(b) What does the word ‘bastard’ reveal about Thando’s attitude towards the apartheid government?

(2)

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10.2.2

(a) What is ‘amnesty’? (line 10)(b) According to the extract, how does Mandisa feel about people

being granted amnesty?

(2)

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10.2.3

Explain what Craig Williamson has done when he ‘disclosed all’ (line 12) (2)

10.2.4

What is 6000 miles away? (line 28) (1)

10.2.5

Refer to lines 28 – 30, “Typical of someone … a pair of binoculars.”

(a) Who is Thando referring to in these lines?(b) What does Thando mean when she says this person has been

‘observing the whole situation with a pair of binoculars’?

(1)

(2)

10.2.6

Do you agree that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has played an important role in building a new South Africa? Discuss your views. (3)

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SECTION C: SHORT STORIES

In this section, questions have been set on the following stories:

THE SISTERS, by Pauline Smith THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY by James Thurber

Choose ONE of the short stories and answer the set questions.

QUESTION 11 (ESSAY QUESTION)

THE SISTERS – Pauline Smith

In the story, The Sisters, the writer shows how greed affects people’s lives.

Write an essay in which you discuss this statement. In your answer refer to specific incidents in the story.

In your essay you may consider the following ideas, among others:

The difficulties faced by Burgert de Jager’s family Jan Redlinghuis’ manipulative nature and actions The consequence of greed and the effect it has on the family.

Length: 250 – 300 words

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QUESTION 12 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY – James Thurber

Read the following extracts from the short story and answer the set questions. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.

NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 12.1 AND QUESTION 12.2.

12.1 [Walter Mitty drives with his wife to the hairdresser.]"Not so fast! You're driving too fast!" said Mrs. Mitty. "What are

you driving so fast for?"

"Hmm?" said Walter Mitty. He looked at his wife, in the seat beside him, with shocked astonishment. She seemed grossly unfamiliar, like a strange woman who had yelled at him in a crowd. "You were up to fifty-five," she said. "You know I don't like to go more than forty. You were up to fifty-five." Walter Mitty drove on toward Waterbury in silence, the roaring of the SN202 through the worst storm in twenty years of Navy flying fading in the remote, intimate airways of his mind. "You're tensed up again," said Mrs. Mitty. "It's one of your days. I wish you'd let Dr. Renshaw look you over."

Walter Mitty stopped the car in front of the building where his wife went to have her hair done. "Remember to get those overshoes while I'm having my hair done," she said. "I don't need overshoes," said Mitty. She put her mirror back into her bag. "We've been all through that," she said, getting out of the car. "You're not a young man any longer." He raced the engine a little. "Why don't you wear your gloves? Have you lost your gloves?"

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12.1.1

Refer the title: “The secret life of Walter Mitty.”

(a) What is Walter Mitty’s “secret life”?(b) How does his personality in his “secret life” differ from his

personality in his normal life?

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12.1.2

Refer to lines 1 – 2: “Not so fast … driving so fast for?.”

(a) Relate the incident that occurred earlier resulting in Walter Mitty driving so fast at this point in the story.

(b) Write down ONE word to describe Mrs Mitty’s character.

(c) State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:Support your answer by referring to an incident in the story.

Walter Mitty is emotionally strong.

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(2)12.1.3

Explain why Walter looks at his wife with ‘shocked astonishment’? (line 4)

(2)

12.1. Refer to lines 4 – 5: “She seemed grossly unfamiliar, like a strange

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4 woman who had yelled at him in a crowd.”

(a) Identify the figure of speech in these lines.(b) Explain why the writer has used this figure of speech.

(1)(2)

12.1.5

Refer to line 9, “… the remote, intimate airways of his mind”.

(a) What ‘airways’ is the writer referring to?(b) Why are these ‘airways’ in his mind?

(1)(1)

12.1.6

In the context of the story, what type of doctor would Dr Renshaw be? (lines 10 – 11) (1)

12.1.7

Refer to paragraph 3 (lines 12 – 18), “Walter Mitty stopped … lost your gloves?”

(a) Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

Mrs Mitty treats Walter ...A. with respect.B. politely.C. as a child.D. indifferently.

(b) Do you approve of Mrs Mitty’s attitude towards her husband? Discuss your views.

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12.2 [Walter Mitty remains captivated by his secret life.]"Things close in," said Walter Mitty vaguely. "What?" Mrs.

Mitty said. "Did you get the what's-its-name? The puppy biscuit? What's in that box?" "Overshoes," said Mitty. "Couldn't you have put them on in the store?" 'I was thinking," said Walter Mitty. "Does it ever occur to you that I am sometimes thinking?" She looked at him. "I'm going to take your temperature when I get you home," she said.

They went out through the revolving doors that made a faintly derisive whistling sound when you pushed them. It was two blocks to the parking lot. At the drugstore on the corner she said, "Wait here for me. I forgot something. I won't be a minute." She was more than a minute. Walter Mitty lighted a cigarette. It began to rain, rain with sleet in it. He stood up against the wall of the drugstore, smoking . . . He put his shoulders back and his heels together. "To hell with the handkerchief," said Walter Mitty scornfully. He took one last drag on his cigarette and snapped it away. Then, with that faint, fleeting smile playing about his lips, he faced the firing squad; erect and motionless, proud and disdainful, Walter Mitty the Undefeated, inscrutable to the last.

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12.2.1

Refer to line 1 – 2: “Things close in.”

What ‘things’ could Walter possibly be referring to? State TWO points. (2)

12.2.2

Refer to lines 2 – 3: “Did you get … in the store”.

In your view how do you think Walter feels when being asked all these questions? State a reason for your answer. (2)

12.2.3

Refer to lines 4 – 5: “Does it ever occur to you that I am sometimes thinking?”

(a) What do you think Walter’s face would express while saying these words?

(b) How does Mrs Mitty respond to Walter’s question?(c) What does her response tell us about her attitude towards

Walter?

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Explain why the writer has used ellipses (…) in line 12. (2)

12.2.5

(a) Quote TWO separate words from the extract that portray the two contrasting character traits of Walter.

(b) Which of these two character traits appeals to you? Give a reason for your answer.

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SECTION D: POETRY

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In this section, questions have been set on the following poems:

‘The serf’ by Roy Campbell ‘Cheetah' by Charles Eglington‘Mementos’ by W.D. Snodgrass ‘A prayer for all my countrymen’ by Guy Butler

Answer questions on ANY TWO of the prescribed poems set. Read each poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.

QUESTION 13

Read the following poem and then answer the questions set on it.

The serf – Roy Campbell

His naked skin clothed in the torrid mistThat puffs in smoke around the patient hooves,The ploughman drives, a slow somnambulist,And through the green his crimson furrow grooves.His heart, more deeply than he wounds the plain,Long by the rasping share of insult torn,Red clod, to which the war-cry once was rainAnd tribal spears the fatal sheaves of corn,Lies fallow now. But as the turf dividesI see in the slow progress of his stridesOver the toppled clods and falling flowers,The timeless, surly patience of the serfThat moves the nearest to the naked earthAnd ploughs down palaces, and thrones, and towers.

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13.1 Complete the following sentences by using the words provided in the list below. Write only the words next to the question number (13.1.1–13.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.

reassured; revolt; oppressed; democratic; racist

In this poem the serf who has been (13.1.1) … by a (13.1.2) … government decides to (13.1.3) … . (1½)

13.2 What does the word ‘naked’ tell us about the working conditions of the serf? (1)

13.3 Find evidence in the poem to prove that it was written in South Africa in the early 1900s. State TWO points. DO NOT QUOTE. (2)

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13.4 What do the following words in line 3 tell you about the serf:13.4.1‘drives’13.4.2‘somnambulist’ ?

(2)(2)

13.5 What do the words ‘green’ and ‘crimson’ refer to in line 4? (2)

13.6 To what does the poet compare his heart in the poem? (1)

13.7 Quote TWO separate words from the poem which predict the future downfall of the oppressive system of government. (2)

13.8 What actions would you have taken if you were in the same situation as the serf? (2)

13.9 In your view, is this poem still relevant for today? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 14


Cheetah – Charles Eglington

Indolent and kitten-eyed,This is the bushveld's innocentThe stealthy leopard parodiedWith grinning, gangling pup-content.

Slouching through the tawny grassOr loose-limbed lolling in the shade,Purring for the sun to passAnd build a twilight barricade

Around the vast arena where;In scattered herds, his grazing preyDo not suspect in what wild fearThey'll join with him in fatal play;

Till hunger draws slack sinews tightAnd vibrant as a hunter's bow;Then, like a fleck of mottled light,He slides across the still plateau.

A tremor rakes the herds: they scentThe pungent breeze of his advance;Heads rear and jerk in vigilantCompliance with the game of chance

In which, of thousands, only oneIs centred in the cheetah's eye;They wheel and then stampede, for noneKnows which it is that has to die.

His stealth and swiftness fling a nooseAnd as his loping strides beginTo blur with speed, he ropes the looseBuck on the red horizon in.

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wild; blameless; sneaky; lazy; lively

The poet portrays the cheetah as (14.1.1) … and (14.1.2) … in comparison to the leopard which is (14.1.3) … . (1½)

14.2 How does the “tawny grass” help to disguise the cheetah? (1)

14.3 14.3.1Identify the sound device used in line 6. (1)

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14.3.2Explain why the poet uses this sound device. (2)

14.4 What will happen when the sun passes? (line 6) (1)

14.5 How could the ‘twilight barricade’ (line 8) be advantageous to the cheetah? (2)

14.6 What is the cheetah’s ‘grazing prey’? (line 10) (1)

14.7 What characteristic of the cheetah does the simile in line 15 emphasize? (1)

14.8 Why is the cheetah’s hunting being referred to as a ‘game of chance’? (line 20) (2)

14.9 Quote TWO CONSECUTIVE WORDS from stanza 7 that suggest the cheetah hunts in the evening. (1)

14.10 Do you agree with the poet’s view that the leopard is better than the cheetah? Discuss your view. (2)

14.11 In your view is the cheetah’s attack on its prey acceptable to you? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 15


Mementos, 1 – WD Snodgrass

Sorting out letters and piles of my old Canceled checks, old clippings, and yellow note cardsThat meant something once, I happened to find Your picture. That picture. I stopped there cold,Like a man raking piles of dead leaves in his yard Who has turned up a severed hand.

Still, that first second, I was glad: you stand Just as you stood – shy, delicate, slender,In that long gown of green lace netting and daisies That you wore to our first dance. The sight of you stunnedUs all. Well, our needs were different, then, And our ideals came easy.

Then through the war and those two long years Overseas, the Japanese dead in their shacksAmong dishes, dolls, and lost shoes; I carried This glimpse of you, there, to choke down my fear,Prove it had been, that it might come back. That was before we got married.

– Before we drained out one another's force With lies, self-denial, unspoken regretAnd the sick eyes that blame; before the divorce And the treachery. Say it: before we met. Still,I put back your picture. Someday, in due course, I will find that it's still there.

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insults; hurts; memory; discovery; photograph

The poem reveals how the (15.1.1) … of a (15.1.2) … brings to mind past (15.1.3) … . (1½)

15.2 Refer to line 4, “I stopped there cold”.

15.2.1What emotion is the speaker experiencing?15.2.2Explain why the speaker experiences this emotion.

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15.3 15.3.1Identify the figure of speech used in lines 5 - 6.15.3.2Explain why the poet uses this figure of speech.

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15.4 State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE. Quote THREE consecutive words from the poem to support your answer.

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The picture only triggers bad memories of the speaker’s wife. (2)

15.5 Refer to line 11, “Well, our needs were different, then”.

What needs could the speaker possibly be referring to? (1)

15.6 Refer to stanza 3.How did the picture help the speaker during the war? (2)

15.7 How do we know the speaker is still unable to deal with his past hurts? (1)

15.8 Do past emotional hurts influence one’s future? Discuss your views.

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15.9 In your view, is divorce the best practical solution to a couple’s marriage problems? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 16


A prayer for all my countrymen – Guy Butler

Though now few eyescan see beyondthis tragic time'scomplexities,dear God, ordainsuch deed be done,such words be said,that men will praiseYour image yetwhen all these terrorsand hates are dead:

Through rotting days,beaten, broken,some stayed pure;others learnt howto grin and endure;and here and therea heart stayed warm,a head grew clear.

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anthem; prayer; the State; God; save

The poem is a (16.1.1) … to (16.1.2) … to (16.1.3) … South Africa’s countrymen. (1½)

16.2 State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE. Give a reason for your answer.

The ‘few eyes’ (line 1) refer to the government officials. (2)

16.3 16.3.1Identify the sound device used in line 3.16.3.2Explain why the poet uses this sound device.

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16.4 Quote TWO CONSECUTIVE WORDS from stanza 1 that expresses the speaker’s desperation. (1)

16.5 Whose ‘image’ is the speaker referring to in line 9? (1)

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16.6 Refer to line13, “beaten, broken”.

16.6.1Who has been “beaten, broken”?16.6.2Who was responsible for ill-treating these people?

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16.7 Refer to lines 17 – 19, “and here and … head grew clear.”

16.7.1Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the answer (A–D) in the ANSWER BOOK.

In lines 17 - 19 the speaker's tone shows that he feels ...A desperateB hopefulC depressedD angry

16.7.2Give a reason for your answer in 16.7.1 above.

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16.8 Do you feel sorry for those who ‘learnt how to grin and endure’? Discuss your views. (2)

16.9 Do you agree with the view that there was no easy solution to the problem of apartheid in South Africa? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 9

NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric to assess candidates’ essays. Accept alternative views which are relevant and well-substantiated.

The following points may be included in the essay, among others:

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 theo 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.

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.

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QUESTION 10

10.1.1

(a) exile (1)(b) talkative/ persuasive (1)(c) loved (1)(d) activist (1)

10.1.2

She has an average status and income. She is neither rich nor poor. (2)

10.1.3

False (1)“There is a shortage of doctors at home” (1)

10.1.4

She has no knowledge of African traditions. (1) She does not realize how import it is for Africans to mourn the death of a loved one. (1)

10.1.5

She was raised in London. (1)She is westernized. (1)She has no knowledge of African fashion. (1)She has never been to Africa before. (1)Accept any TWO of the above.

10.1.6

She is an African fashion designer. (1)

10.1.7

Open-ended, e.g.Yes. She is more concerned about her work than her father’s death. She should mourn for a longer period. (2)ORNo. She is an independent career woman who has not been raised to observe African traditions. (2)

10.1.8

(a) He is overprotective/ strict/ traditional (1)Open-ended, e.g.No, Thando is an adult and should be allowed to make her own decisions. (2)ORYes, according to African customs she should be an obedient and respectful daughter. He protects her because he only has her best interests at heart. (2)

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10.2.1

(a) It would lead to more violence. (1) The whites would shoot at blacks. (1)

(b) She dislikes (1) the apartheid government who all the atrocities (1) they have been responsible for.

10.2.2

(a) It means to pardon (1) someone for the crimes they have committed, especially political crimes. (1)

(b) She is not in favour of amnesty. (1) She feels people should pay for their crimes. (1)

10.2.3

He confessed his crimes and told the truth. (2)

10.2.4

England/ London (1)

10.2.5

(a) Mandisa/ Themba (1)(b) This person was not directly involved/ did not suffer under apartheid.

(1)He/She does not understand what the South African black experienced during the apartheid era. (1)

10.2.6

Open-ended, e.g.Yes, people need to forgive and move on. The TRC provided a platform to address political crimes of the past and settle differences.ORNo, the TRC only brought back and stirred up past hurts. Many crimes were committed under the guise of ‘politically-motivated’ crimes. Everyone has to pay for the crime they have committed.

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QUESTION 11

NOTE: Use the 35-mark assessment rubric to assess candidates’ essays. Accept alternative views which are relevant and well-substantiated.

The following points may be included in the essay, among others:

The difficulties faced by Burgert de Jager’s family:o Burgert’s obsessive greed to keep his lands and water rightso Burgert’s obsession blinds him to the effect his actions have on his

daughters. o His wife dies as a result of the water caseso Loss of land to Jan Redlinghuis

Jan Redlinghuis’ manipulative nature and actions:o Cruel – manipulates Burgert – bargains with him to marry Martha in

exchange for water rightso Refuses Sukey’s offer to marry him instead of Marthao Obsessive pride in his possessions – the new tent-carto Jan Redlinghuis’s greed to possess Marta deJager & to display her

around the district in the end killed both her and him

The consequences of greed and effect it has on the family:o Matha sold in marriage to Jan Redlinghuis to save the farmo Conflict in the family – between Sukey and her fathero Sukey offers herself in marriage to Jan Redlinghuis to save Marthao Matha has no power against Jan Redlinghuis – becomes ill and dieso The women in the story suffer as a result of the greed and power of

meno Jan Redlinghuis’ remorse over his treatment of Marthao Jan Redlinghuis commits suicideo Burget de Jager also expresses remorse for “selling” Marta and for her

consequent death.o To show his remorse, he closes up the furrow that had been leading

water from the river onto his lands.

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QUESTION 12

12.1.1

(a) His fantasy world (1)

(b) In real life he is an elderly man doing boing chores. /He is treated as a child by his wife. (1)In his fantasy world he is a brave hero. (1)

12.1.2

(a) Walter imagines he is the commander of a navy hydroplane(1), flying bravely through a storm. (1)

(b) Manipulative/ persuasive/ domineering (1)(c) False (1). He is hen-pecked by his wife. (1)

12.1.3

He didn’t realize she was driving with him. (1) He had just woken up from a fantasy. (1)

12.1.4

(a) Simile (1)

(b) He emphasises that Walter had been fantasizing. His wife did not form part of his fantasies/ He was not controlled by her in his fantasies. (2)

12.1.5

(a) The navy’s airline (1)

(b) He is not a navy commander in real life/ he had been fantasizing (1)

12.1.6

A psychiatrist (1)

12.1.7

(a) (C/ as a child (1)

(b) Open-ended, e.g.No, Walter is an adult. He should be allowed to make his own decisions.ORYes, Walter has an emotional problem. He is insecure and needs his wife’s support. (2)

12.2.1

Fear (1)Emotional problems (1)Feeling of inadequacy (1)Responsibilities (1)Expectations (1)Accept any TWO of the above.

12.2.2

Open-ended, e.g.Inadequate; intimidated; humiliated (2)

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12.2.3

(a) Anger/ frustration/ upset/ annoyance (1)[Accept other suitable responses.]

(b) She doesn’t answerjust looks at himcontinues to treat him as a child (2)Accept any TWO of the above.

(c) She despises him; regards him as incapable of taking care of himself. (2)

12.2.4

It indicates the transition between Walter’s real world and his fantasy world. (2)

12.2.5

(a) “vaguely”/ “faint”/ “fleeting” (1)“hell”/ “scornfully”/ “drag”/ “snapped”/ “erect”/ “proud”/ “disdainful”/ “Undefeated”/ “inscrutable” (1)

(b) Open-ended, e.g.Heroic; brave – He should stand up for what he believes and not be manipulated by his wife. She is taking advantage of his inadequacies.ORTimid – Arrogance and boastfulness is never admirable. One can impact people’s lives more successfully with a gentle character. (3)

TOTAL SECTION C: 35

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QUESTION 13

13.1 13.1.1oppressed (½) 13.1.2racist (½)13.1.3revolt (½) [1½]

13.2 Working conditions are harsh/ hard manual labour/ hot weather conditions (1) [1]

13.3 Horse-drawn ploughs are used. (1)Labourers are being treated as slaves. (1) [2]

13.4 13.4.1He is hard working. He is being forced to work by the landowners. (2)

13.4.2He does the work automatically. He doesn’t have a passion for his work. (2) [4]

13.5 Green refers to the field/ crop. (1)Crimson refers to the red soil being ploughed/ the bloodshed of the impending revolt. (1) [2]

13.6 He compares his heart to the land being ploughed (wounded). [1]

13.7 “toppled” (1)“falling” (1)“ploughs” (1)“down” (1)Accept any TWO of the above. [2]

13.8 Open-ended, e.g.I would become an activist/ joined a group of activist to revolt against the oppressive government. (2) [2]

13.9 Open-ended, e.g.Yes, racism is still rife in South Africa as well as in many countries around the globe. (2)ORNo, racist laws were abolished in 1994 and we are now living in a democratic South Africa. (2) [2]

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QUESTION 14

14.1 14.1.1lazy/ blameless (½)14.1.2blameless/ lazy (½)14.1.3sneaky (½) [1½]

14.2 The cheetah’s coat and the grass are similar in colour. [1]

14.3 14.3.1alliteration (1)14.3.2It emphasizes the clumsy/ relaxed/ lazy nature of the

cheetah during the day. (2) [3]

14.4 The cheetah will hunt. [1]

14.5 The prey will not be able to see the cheetah approaching in the darkness. (1) It will be easier to catch its prey. (1) [2]

14.6 The animal which the cheetah will hunt for food. [1]

14.7 The cheetah’s speed. [1]

14.8 The prey is not sure which one of them will die, but they know one of them will die./ There are two opponents in this game (hunt), the predator and the prey. [2]

14.9 “red horizon” [1]

14.10 Open-ended, e.g.No, the cheetah is much faster than the leopard. (2)ORYes, the cheetah only hunts at night. It is not as strong as the leopard. (2) [2]

14.11 Open-ended, e.g.Yes, the prey is part of the food chain. Cheetah’s are natural hunters. (2)ORNo, their method of hunting is cruel. No form of killing is acceptable. (2) [2]

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QUESTION 15

15.1 14.1.4discovery (½)14.1.5photograph (½)14.1.6hurts (½) [1½]

15.2 15.2.1shock (1)15.2.2He discovers the photograph unexpectedly. It triggers bad

memories of his ex-wife. (2) [3]

15.3 15.3.1Simile (1)15.3.2It emphasizes the extent of his shock at the discovery of

the photograph. (2) [3]

15.4 False (1)“shy, delicate, slender” (1) [2]

15.5 Love (1)Acceptance (1)Security (1)Accept any ONE of the above as well as other suitable responses. [1]

15.6 It helped him to cope with his fear of the war. [2]

15.7 He did not discard the photograph. [1]

15.8 Open-ended, e.g.Yes, emotional hurts are not easily forgotten. It shapes one’s future both negatively and positively. (2)ORNo, if one receives counselling one can overcome one’s emotional hurts and fears. (2) [2]

15.9 Open-ended, e.g.No, divorce has a negative effect on the children. The couple could consult a marriage counsellor. (2)ORYes, if the marriage relationship has broken down there is no point in remaining in the relationship. (2) [2]

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QUESTION 16

16.1 16.1.1prayer (½)16.1.2God (½)16.1.3save (½) [1½]

16.2 False(1)It refers to the few oppressed people who have not lost hope to attain freedom. (1) [2]

16.3 16.3.1alliteration (1)16.3.2It creates the sound or dismay or anguish. (2) [3]

16.4 “dear God” [1]

16.5 God [1]

16.6 16.6.1Blacks/ Non-whites (1)16.6.2The apartheid government/ racist whites (1) [2]

16.7 16.7.1B/ hopeful (1)16.7.2Signs of human dignity and goodness still remain. (2) [3]

16.8 Open-ended e.g.Yes, they suffered under the oppressive government, yet they still fought for freedom. (2)ORNo, they brought it upon themselves. They could have left the country. (2) [2]

16.9 Open-ended, e.g.No, the apartheid government used every excuse possible to delay change. They could simply step down. (2)ORYes, the transition needed to be planned carefully to avoid bloodshed. Future leaders needed to be prepared for the responsibility of government. (2) [2]

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