Inter-District Paper

GRADE 12

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

May/June 2024
Marking guideline

MARKS: 70
TIME: 2½ hours

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Candidates are required to answer questions from TWO sections.

2. These marking guidelines have been finalised at a marking guideline

discussion session at CWED District at which all schools were represented. Any
omissions or queries should be referred to the Subject Adviser.

3. Candidates' responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

4. MARKING GUIDELINES

4.1 A candidate may not answer more than ONE question on the same genre.
4.2 If a candidate gives two answers where the first one is wrong and the next one is correct,
mark the first answer and ignore the rest.

4.3 If answers are incorrectly numbered, mark according to the

marking guidelines.

4.4 If a spelling error affects the meaning, mark incorrect. If it does not
affect the meaning, mark correct.

4.5 If the candidate does not use inverted commas when asked to quote, do not penalise.

4.6 For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I AGREE/I
DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be considered.

4.7 No marks should be awarded for TRUE/FALSE or FACT/OPINION.

The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be considered.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: NOVEL

Answer ANY ONE question.

QUESTION NO. MARKS PAGE NO.
1. Cry, the Beloved Country 35 4-7

2. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 35 8-11

SECTION B: DRAMA

Answer ANY ONE question.

3. Macbeth 35 12-16

4. My Children! My Africa! 35 17-20

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES

Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts.

5.1 A BAG OF SWEETS by Agnes Sam 18 21-23

AND
5.2 FORBIDDEN LOVE by Can Temba 17 23-24

SECTION D: POETRY

Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.

6.1 ‘Hard to find’ by Sinesipo Jojo 17 25-26

AND
6.2 ‘What life is really like’ by Beverly Rycroft 18 27-29

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SECTION A: NOVEL
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question on the novel they have studied.

QUESTION 1: CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY

1.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in

COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number
(1.1.1(a)–1.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
a) Msimangu A. Father of Absalom
b) Kumalo B. Reverend in Soweto
c) Mr Carmichael C. Brother of Margaret
d) John Harrison D. Takes the case for God (4)
a)B✓
b)A✓
c)D✓
d)C✓
1.1.2 State ONE of John’s reasons for not writing anymore referred to in line 9
(Well, well...reasons) (1)
He no longer attends church/ He has left his wife and lives with
another woman although he is still married. (any one) ✓
1.1.3 Refer to lines 15 – 16 (Well, well...experience)

a) Give ONE word which best describes John Kumalo’s tone in these lines. (1)
sarcastic/ euphemistic, mocking etc. (accept various synonyms)

b) Explain why John thinks this tone is appropriate when his brother is
seemingly trying to have quite a serious conversation? (2)
John and Stephen’s values differ greatly. John acts as if the way he
is living (out of wedlock) is normal and an accepted practice. ✓ He
does not think that it is something of concern or a serious matter – it
is normal to him. ✓
1.1.4 Refer to line 4 – 5 (The Bishop says…my brother)

a) Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only
the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.4(a)) in the ANSWER
BOOK.

John is implying that the Bishop is a...

A. liar
B. hypocrite ✓
C. racist
D. hard-worker (1)

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b) What underlying message is John highlighting in these lines? (2)

John is highlighting the inequalities that govern South Africa at the
time. He is referencing the fact that black people do all the hard work,
but that the white people are the ones who benefit from this.
Furthermore, he highlights that although the Bishops agrees in
principle, he himself also lives in luxury.

Accept any two of the above

1.1.5 How do you know that Stephen Kumalo’s brother has changed? (2)
Stephen expected to meet up with his brother who is a church-going
Christian that is married to Esther. Instead, he encountered someone
who no longer attends church and who has left his wife. The text also
states that the person who Stephen saw before him “was a new
brother that he saw”. ✓✓
1.1.6 Provide one word from the extract the means the same as “being faithful
to ones obligations”.
“fidelity” ✓

1.1.7 What character trait of Stephen is revealed in lines 22-23 (“The angry
veins...quick to intervene”)? (1)
He is diplomatic/ has tact/ avoids confrontation etc. ✓ (any similar
answer)
1.1.8 Is Reverend Msimangu an admirable character?
Discuss your view. (3)

OPEN ENDED
Accept a relevant response which shows understanding of the following
viewpoints, among others:

Yes
- Msimangu is kind-hearted and goes out of his way to help Stephen.
- He does not know Stephen, but writes to him because he
(Msimangu) is concerned about Stephen’s sister, Gertrude.
- He organises lodging for Stephen with Mrs Lithebe

OR
No - He is impatient with John Kumalo.
- He Judges John and on his life style

- His sarcasm and attitude angers John and as a priest he should not
Judge people but try to change their lifestyle through Teaching.

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NOTE: Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO. credit responses where a
combination is given. For full marks, the response must be well-
substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a response
which is not well-substantiated. The candidate’s interpretation
must be grounded in the novel. [18]

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1.2 EXTRACT B

1.2.1 Refer to line 5 (that men...the riddle). Explain the irony in Arthur Jarvis’
death. (2)
Arthur Jarvis campaigned for the rights of black people in South
Africa. His murder is ironic in that he was killed by a black person
whose rights he would have been fighting for.

NOTE: Both parts must be included to earn marks.

1.2.2 Why is the following statement FALSE:

Arthur Jarvis was considering immigrating. (1)

The Bishop mentioned that Arthur Jarvis lived a life devoted✓ to
South Africa.
1.2.3 Refer to lines 8-9 (“listened for...the words”)

a) Identify the figure of speech. (1)

Metaphor✓

b) Comment on the relevance of the figure of speech. (2)

Just like something of beauty mesmerizes or entrances a person, the

words and the emotional way the Bishop said these words
mesmerized James Jarvis. ✓This is an indication of the strong
emotional message the words had ✓(and that the Bishop had a
wonderful way of expressing himself.)
1.2.4 Refer to line 11 (…the stranger who . . . his son)
Explain the relationship between Arthur and his father, James based on
these words. (2)
Arthur and James did not have a good relationship.✓
Although they were not on bad terms, James did not share Arthur’s
views of the natives✓ and also showed no interest in what his son
was doing.✓
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His son had left High Place many years ago ✓and there was no
indication that he was planning on returning to the farm✓.

(Accept any two of the above)

1.2.5 Use evidence from the novel to show that James Jarvis is a
compassionate person. (3)
Although candidates should only have studied up to Book2 Chapter 8
other examples should NOT be discounted

- He does not translate the fact that Smith’s daughter does not
care where Sibeko’s daughter is into Zulu in the hope that
Stephen Kumalo will not understand.
- He tries to find out what his son was working on (papers he
wrote etc) although he does not see eye-to-eye with him about
the native topic, he does not disregard the work his son did.
Both these examples show that James Jarvis has compassion and is
open to different ideas and, perhaps, even change as he embarks on
the journey of understanding (finding) his son.

*other examples
- he sends milk to Ndontsheni
- He appoints, and brings to Ndontsheni, the Agricultural
Demonstrator
- He builds the dam that will get water from High Place

1.2.6 The theme of journey is evident throughout the novel. Discuss this theme. (3)

Both Stephen and James go on a literal journey to Johannesburg in

search of their sons.
Stephen is literally searching for his son and James is figuratively
trying to place together the pieces of his son’s life to find out who he
was.
Stephen ends up going on quite a spiritual journey along the literal
journey.
Although his physically finds his son, he is a lost case. He has been
sentenced to death and will not be able to journey back with his
father.
Stephen also journeys literally in search of his sister, Gertrude, but
she also does not journey back with him.
James uses his son’s work (writings) on his journey of discovering
who his son was and what was important to him.
For James this in an important journey as he and his son differ on
the topic of the natives.
James brings this journey to a full circle as he starts to show
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not consciously) about the poverty/oppressed cycle natives fell into
during the time of the novel (he sends milk, the agricultural
demonstrator, the dam, etc.)

NOTE: For full marks, the response must be well-

substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for
a response which is not well substantiated. The
candidate's interpretation must be grounded in the
novel.
1.2.7 Refer to the novel as a whole.
Discuss why the title of this novel is relevant. (3)
- Open-ended.
- Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of
the following viewpoints, among others:

- Yes.
- • 'Cry' in the title of this novel can refer to how the family unit
is destroyed when the people from rural areas (like Ndotsheni)
move to the city in search of employment.
- • Black people suffer from racial injustice as they are subjected
to Apartheid laws like the Land Act.
- • The migration of people to the city leads to unemployment
and a loss of moral values as is the case with Absalom and
Gertrude.

OR
No.
• 'Beloved' in the title includes people like Arthur Jarvis who makes it
his life's mission to fight racial injustice (the manuscript he writes,
his involvement with the boys' club).
• James Jarvis shows compassion towards Stephen Kumalo
although Absalom murdered his son.
• People like Mr Carmichael are willing to help those who are
suffering and take Absalom's case pro deo (free of charge).
NOTE: Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO. Credit
responses where a combination is given. For full
marks, the response must be well substantiated. A
candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a response
which is not well substantiated. The candidate's
interpretation must be grounded in the novel. [17]

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QUESTION 2: THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE

2.1

2.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in

COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number
(2.1.1(a)–2.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A) Sir Danvers Carew A Saw Hyde trampling a child
B) Poole B Dr Jekyll’s loyal friend
C) Dr Hastie Lanyon C One of Mr Hyde's victims
D) Richard Enfield D Turns to Utterson for help
E Sceptical of Jekyll's
experiments (4)

a) C/ One of Hyde’s victims 

b) D/ Turns to Utterson for help 
c) E/ Sceptical of Jekyll’s experiments 
d) A/ Saw Hyde trampling a child 

2.1.2 Describe the setting of this extract. (2)

At Mr Hyde’s house  when Mr Utterson and the police arrive to
investigate the murder of Carew.
2.1.3 Refer to lines 3 – 4 (‘a good picture … from Henry Jekyll’).

Explain the irony in this line. (2)

Mr Utterson thinks Mr Hyde received the gift from Dr Jekyll, but Mr
Hyde is Dr Jekyll. 

NOTE: Both parts must be included to earn marks.

2.1.4 Refer to lines 6 – 9 (the rooms bore … had been burned’).

Why is the room in this condition?

State TWO points. (2)
Mr Hyde fled from the police. 
He was trying to remove all evidence that would implicate him in the
murder of Carew. 
2.1.5 Name TWO crucial pieces of evidence found at the house that could help
solve the murder case? (2)
The butt end of a green cheque book 
The other half of the stick (used to kill Carew)

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2.1.6 Refer to lines 9 – 10 (‘a green cheque … of the fire’).

(a) Identify the figure of speech used in these lines. (1)

Personification 

(b) Explain why the figure of speech is relevant in this extract. (2)
The same way as a human being refuses to comply, so the butt end
of the cheque book refuses to burn. 
2.1.7 Is Utterson an admirable character?
Discuss your view. (3)
Open-ended.
Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the
following viewpoints, among others:

Yes.
• Utterson is a loyal friend to Dr Jekyll.
• He shows genuine concern for Jekyll’s well-being.
• He keeps Jekyll's secrets and follows his will.

No.
Utterson’s hesitance to take action can be considered to be a
weakness.
His friendship with Jekyll causes him to overlook Jekyll’s connection
to Hyde.

NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. Credit responses where a
combination is given. For full marks, the response must be
well substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a
response which is not well substantiated. The candidate's
interpretation must be grounded in the novel.
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2.2 EXTRACT D

2.2.1 Refer to lines 1 – 2 (‘You are very good … it is quite impossible’).

(a) What has Mr Utterson asked Dr Jekyll to do? (1)

Utterson asked Dr Jekyll to join them on their Sunday walk. ✓

(b) Why does Dr Jekyll say that it is ‘quite impossible’? (1)

He cannot control his transformation into Mr Hyde. ✓

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2.2.2 Refer to lines 4 – 5 (‘Why then … from where we are.’)

What do these lines reveal about Mr Utterson character?

Substantiate your answer. (2)
He is friendly/ respectful/ patient/ considerate✓ (any one)
He is willing to communicate from a distance. ✓

2.2.3 Why is the following statement FALSE?

The scene described occurs on a weekday. (1)
The scene occurs on a Sunday. 

2.2.4 Refer to lines 7 – 8 (‘before the smile … terror and despair’).

What caused Dr Jekyll’s ‘terror and despair’?

State TWO points. (2)
He was transforming into Mr Hyde. 
He did not want Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield to see the transformation.

2.2.5 Refer to line 11 (‘In silence, too, they traversed the by-street’).

What does this line tell us about the two gentlemen’s state of mind?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
They were terrified  as they had caught a glimpse of Dr Jekyll’s
transformation.
2.2.6 Refer to line 15 (‘God forgive us, God forgive us’)

(a) What tone would Mr Utterson use in this line? (1)

Serious/ solemn/ shocked/ horrified/ fearful 

(b) Why would Mr Utterson use this tone in this line? (1)
He had just seen Dr Jekyll’s transformation in to Mr Hyde. 

2.2.7 One of the themes in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is loyalty.
Discuss this theme. (3)
The discussion of the theme of loyalty may include the following
points, among others:

• Utterson is persistently concerned for Jekyll's health and mental

state.
• He is committed to uncovering the truth about Hyde.
• He respects Jekyll's wishes, such as keeping his will a secret and
following Jekyll's instructions.

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NOTE: For full marks, the response must be well substantiated. A
candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a response which is not
well substantiated. The candidate's interpretation must be
grounded in the novel.
2.2.8 From your knowledge of the story so far should Dr Jekyll be held
accountable for Mr Hyde's deeds?
Discuss your view. (3)
Open-ended.
Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the
following viewpoints, among others:

Yes.
• Dr Jekyll intentionally created Mr Hyde through his experiments.
• Initially he controlled the transformation into Hyde by taking the
potion.

No.
• Jekyll loses control over Hyde as the story progresses.
• Jekyll’s initial intentions were not to commit evil acts.

NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. Credit responses where a
combination is given. For full marks, the response must be
well substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a
response which is not well substantiated. The candidate's
interpretation must be grounded in the novel.
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SECTION B: DRAMA
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question on the drama they have studied.

QUESTION 3: MACBETH
3.1 EXTRACT E:

3.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in

COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A-E) next to the question number
(3.1.1(a) – 3.1.1(d)). You may use a letter only once.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
a) Macbeth A) Traitor
B) Rebel
b) Macdonwald
C) 3rd prophecy
c) Thane of Cawdor D) Darkness
d) Banquo E) Thane of Glamis

(4)
(a) E (Thane of Glamis)
(b) B (Rebel)
(c) A (Traitor)
(d) C (3rd prophecy)

3.1.2 What is Lady Macbeth doing at the beginning of extract E? (2)

Lady Macbeth is reading a letter that her husband Macbeth has sent.


3.1.3 Refer to line 5 (…into which they vanished. Whiles I stood rapt in…)
(a) Identify the ‘they’ mentioned in this line. (1)
The witches/the weird sisters
(b) How do the characters mentioned in 3.1.3 (a) contribute to Macbeth’s
ambition? (2)

The witches give Macbeth the prophecy that he will be Thane of

Cawdor and that he will be king. This contributes to his ambition
because he feels that great things are promised for his future. 

3.1.4 Refer to lines 16-18. (‘yet do I fear thy nature; …To catch the nearest way:’)

(a) Explain what Lady Macbeth means when she says these lines. (2)

Lady Macbeth says these lines when she is talking to her husband
about his potential to become king. The "milk of human kindness" is
an idiom that means compassion, empathy and kindness. Lady
Macbeth is worried that Macbeth's kind nature will prevent him from
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doing what it takes to become king. Lady Macbeth believes that her
husband must be more ruthless and cunning if he wants to achieve his
ambitions .

3.1.5 Refer to lines 25-26. (‘Than wishest should … in thine ear;’) (1)

(a) Quote THREE CONSECUTIVE WORDS that imply that Lady Macbeth wants
Macbeth to make haste to arrive at Inverness. (1)
“Hie thee hither”

b) Explain why she is so adamant on his arrival? (2)

Lady Macbeth is adamant about Macbeth's arrival because she wants to
persuade him to commit the murder and seize the throne. She is eager
to share her thoughts and strategies with him.

The phrase "That I may pour my spirits in thine ear" suggests that Lady
Macbeth wants to infuse Macbeth with her own determination and
resolve. She wants to fill him with her own "spirits" or energy, and
guide him towards taking action.
3.1.6 Is Lady Macbeth's approach to motivating Macbeth effective? Discuss. (3)
OPEN ENDED
Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the
following viewpoints, among others:

YES:

• She taps into Macbeth's ambition and desire for power.

• She challenges Macbeth's masculinity, which goads him into
action.
• She presents a clear and persuasive argument, using logic and
reason.

OR

NO :

• She manipulates and coerces Macbeth, rather than appealing to

his conscience or moral compass.
• She fails to consider the psychological toll of the murder on
Macbeth's mental health.
• Her approach fosters a sense of guilt and paranoia in Macbeth,
leading to his downfall.

NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. Credit responses where a
combination is given. For full marks, the response must be well
substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a response which

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is not well substantiated. The candidate's interpretation must be
grounded in the Drama.
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3.2 EXTRACT F:

3.2.1 Who is Banquo?

Provide at least two facts. (2)
Banquo, a thane in Duncan's army✓ and a friend of Macbeth✓, is a
noble and brave general in the Scottish army.✓

Accept any two of the above.

3.2.2 Refer to line 3. “It had been … our great feast,”

Why are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hosting a feast? (2)
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth host a feast to promote unity✓ and disguise
their evil intentions and to celebrate their newly begotten royal status.✓

3.2.3. Refer to lines 7-10. “Let your highness… Forever knit.”

(a) Identify the figure of speech in these lines. (1)

Metaphor

(b) Explain the effectiveness of the figure of speech identified in 3.2.3 (a). (2)
In this metaphor, Banquo compares his duties to a tie or a bond that is
"unbreakable", meaning it cannot be broken or dissolved. This tie
represents the strong obligation and commitment he has to his king and
country.

The metaphor is used to convey the idea that Banquo’s duties are:

- Unbreakable: Like a tie that cannot be broken, Banquo's duties are

absolute and cannot be avoided.
- Permanent: The tie is "forever knit", indicating that Banquo's duties
are lifelong and unchanging.
- Binding: The tie represents the strong sense of responsibility and
obligation that Banquo feels towards his king and country.

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3.2.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number (3.2.4).

Macbeth is interested in Banquo’s plans for the afternoon because…

A he is scared that the witches might confront Banquo
B he does not trust the horses
C he feels threatened by Banquo and plots his murder
D he wants to meet Banquo’s son, Fleance
(1)
C he feels threatened by Banquo and plots his murder

3.2.5 Why is the following statement FALSE?

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth still share everything with one another. (1)
The statement is FALSE because in Act 3 of Macbeth, the relationship
between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth begins to deteriorate.
While they initially shared everything, including their plans and
thoughts, Macbeth starts to distance himself from Lady Macbeth.
He does not share the planning of the murder of Banquo with his
wife.(Any one)

3.2.6 Refer to lines 23 – 26 “We hear our …With strange invention.”

If you were the director of the play, what would you tell Macbeth to do
when saying these lines? Mention two actions. (2)

• Speak with a tone of disdain and contempt

• He should sneer
• Give a scornful glance.
• Wave his hand with contempt

Accept any two of the above or any other action that fits the context.

3.2.7 One of the themes in this extract is appearance vs. reality.

Discuss the theme with close reference to this extract.

The discussion of the theme of appearance vs reality should include the

following points, among others:
(3)

The theme of appearances vs. reality is demonstrated when Macbeth

invites Banquo over for a pleasant dinner with him and Macbeth’s
family. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth emphasise that Banquo’s presence
at the feast is vital. This is the appearance. The reality is that Macbeth
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sees Banquo and his son as a threat and is only enquiring about
Banquo’s whereabouts so that the plan to murder Banquo will succeed.

NOTE: For full marks, the response must be well-

substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for
a response which is not well substantiated. The
candidate's interpretation must be grounded in the
novel

3.2.8 Macbeth can be admired. Discuss (3)

Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the

following aspects, among others:

YES

• Macbeth is a General in Duncan’s Army

• He fights bravely and is prepared to die for the king.
• He shares most of his ambitions with his wife, which makes
him an admirable husband.

OR
NO :
• Macbeth betrays his best friend
• Macbeth kill his King.
• Macbeth is responsible for the death of hundreds of
Scots as he protects his ambitions.

NOTE: Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO. Credit responses

where a combination is given. For full marks, the response must
be well substantiated. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for a
response which is not well substantiated. The candidate's interpretation
must be grounded in the novel.

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QUESTION 4 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)

MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! by Athol Fugard
NOTE: Candidates are required to answer ONE question on the drama they have studied.

4.1 EXTRACT G:

4.1.1 (a) Who is Mr M? (2)

Mr M is also known as Anele Myalatya,  a highly respected teacher at
Zolile High School, during the time of Apartheid.
Or
Mr M is a highly respected teacher at Zolile High School
Principal of Zolile High
(b) What is Mr M’s role in the play? Do not merely refer to his occupation.
(1)
His role is to educate and inspire his students,  and he believes that
education is a powerful tool for overcoming the challenges of the
oppressive system.
His role is to use Bantu Education as a vehicle to create critical thinking
learners.
4.1.2 (a) Refer to lines 2 -5:

Explain why the following statement is FALSE. State TWO points.

Mr M does not think like Confucius (2)

Mr M and Confucius both believe that thinking and learning go together and
goals must be achieved peacefully.
(b) Write down ONE word which best describes Mr M’s feelings. (1)
Anxious / passionate / desperate  ANY ONE
Consider other synonyms

4.1.3 Refer to lines 8-9 “Because one of … looking for food.”

a) Identify the figure of speech in these lines. (1)
Personification
b) Discuss the effectiveness of the figure of speech identified in 4.1.3 (a) (2)
He uses personification to strengthen his anger against the injustice of
Apartheid and says that “Hope, has broken out;” because it can no
longer be controlled. (savaging = attack viciously)
OR
Hope puts Mr M in danger of being disappointed. This makes the hope he
feels for a better future for his learners as difficult to deal with as the hate and
despair he feels about Apartheid.

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Consider alternative/ relevant responses.

4.1.4. Refer to lines 10 - 11 “…. It is as dangerous as Hate and Despair would be if

they ever managed to break out.”

a) What tone is Mr M using in this line? (1)

Serious/ passionate/ stern  (any applicable emotion).

b) Explain your answer in 4.1.4 (a) (2)

Mr M is passionate about the education of children. He wants all
children of Africa to have hope for a future, not to live with anger and
resentment. 
4.1.5 a) Refer to lines 13-15 “….”find food for it on these streets where our children,
our loved and precious children, go hungry and die of malnutrition.

What is Mr M’s state of mind in these lines?

Frustrated/ disturbed/saddened/ any relevant emotion (1)

b) Substantiate your response in 4.1.5 (a) (2)

The children of Africa, specifically the black children / children in
townships  do not have hope for a future, because of apartheid and
Black education.

4.1.6 In your opinion is Mr M a role model for his students? (3)

YES: Mr M is a role model because he lives his life with passion and
hope for a brighter future. He believes in the power of words and is
against violence. He wants children to have hope through education. He
even goes against the apartheid regime and rules to bring black and
white children together – the debate and Thami and Isabel as a team for
the literature quiz competition. 
NO: Mr M only follows his own agenda. He is stubborn in his thoughts
and ideas. He should support the fight against apartheid. He should
listen to the children and his fellow countrymen – he is working against
his own people to bring about change. He believes that his way is the
only way. 
OPEN ENDED: Allow for interpretation/
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4.2 EXTRACT H:

4.2.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN
A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (4.1.1(a)–4.1.1(d)).
COLUMN A COLUMN B
e) Ozymandias E. Confucian
f) Mr M F. Top debater
g) Isabel
h) Thami G. King Rameses II
H. Rebel
I. Poet (4)
Answer C – King Rameses√
A – Confucian √
B – top debater √
D – Rebel √

4.2.2 As the director of the play how will you describe Isabel’s character to the actor
who will be portraying her character? State FOUR characteristics. (4)
NOTE: Cannot merely refer to the fact that she is white – that is an
obvious characteristic
English-speaking 
Lives a sheltered life/ privileged/ naive 
Lives in Camdeboo 
Clever/ good debater
Good sense of humour 
Sensitive / sympathetic 
Go-getter 
Ignorant of the effects of apartheid on the majority of South Africans
(any four)
4.2.3. Refer to line 10. Who or what does Ozymandias refer to? (1)
The poem they are studying for the quiz/ the king/pharaoh in the poem
they are studying for the quiz
4.2.4 How, according to Thami, can Mr M choose to be one of the people? (2)
Mr M must identify  with the struggle for freedom. 
OR
Mr M must join the freedom fighters. 
4.2.5 Refer to line 11. “There are quite a few Ozymandiases …”
Who or what is Thami referring to? (1)

The white government / Apartheid leaders/white politicians

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4.2.6 Refer to lines 8-9. “Trying to stir up a little social unrest in the time of the
pharaohs, are you?
Why are Isabel’s words ironic? (2)
Isabel is jokingly referring to the Egyptians but in reality, Thami is
stirring up and is part of the social unrest
Must refer to both sides (2 or 0)
4.2.7 One of the themes of the play is: The generation clash.
Discuss how this theme is prevalent in Act 1. (3)
Generation clash refers to the difference between generations. When
young people clash with elders over certain issues.
Thami used to accept and respect authority, but his perspective has
changed. He now challenges Mr M’s perceptions and actions.
Thami want to join the fight for freedom by taking violent action vs Mr M
who believes in words and education, a non-violent approach. 
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SECTION C: SHORT STORIES

NOTE: Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions i.e. QUESTIONS 5.1 and 5.2

QUESTION 5 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS)

5.1 ‘A BAG OF SWEETS’

EXTRACT I

5.1.1 Choose a name from COLUMN B that matches the description in

COLUMN A. Write only the suitable letter (A-E) next to the question number
(5.1.1(a) – 5.1.1(d)). You may use a letter only once.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
(a) married to the narrator’s sister A Abdul

(b) prays at the mosque on Fridays B Tamsir

(c) visits on Fridays C Kaltoum

(d) the narrator of the story D A Christian

E Khadija
(4 x 1) (4)
(a) D ✓ (A Christian)
(b) A ✓ (Abdul)
L1
(c) E ✓ (Khadija)
(d) C ✓ (Kaltoum)
5.1.2 Describe the setting of this extract. (2)

Time: When Khadija comes to see or make amends with her

family / On Khadija’s first visit / to her family in three years.✓
Place: The family shop. ✓ L2

5.1.3 Refer to lines 1-3 (‘Her hands resting …for unimaginable flight.’)

(a) Identify the figure of speech used in this line. (1)

simile ✓ L1

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• Her hands flutter (move) like birds wings which shows her
creativity (potential; competence; that she cannot conform to
traditional ways.)
• Her hands gave her the ability to take “flight” – to leave the family
home and business (possibly to pursue a career in typing,
where she probably met her Christian husband). ✓✓
NOTE: Any of the explanations above. L2

5.1.4 How does the narrator try to show Khadija that she is completely
disinterested in her? Identify one physical gesture from this extract. (1)

• She repeatedly glances at her watch /

• She turns her back on her (to measure out bags of sugar)/
• She pushes her away ✓
NOTE: Any ONE of the above. L1

5.1.5 Refer to lines 6-7 (‘She was insensible ….She rambled on.’)
Do you agree that Khadija kept talking because she is ‘insensible’ to the
narrator’s feelings?

Substantiate your answer. (1)

Open-ended: Accept other relevant responses.

• No, she was probably nervous and kept talking.
• No, she was hoping her sister would join the conversation at
some point.
• Yes, just as easily as she left her family, she is now trying to
come back.
• Yes, she is superficial/ insensitive and lacks depth and
understanding.
(Not, Yes, “she is insensible to the narrator’s feelings” – QUESTION)

NOTE: One mark only – for the substantiation, not for YES or NO. L3

5.1.6 Explain what the last four lines tell us about the narrator’s state of mind. (2)

She feels hurt and resentful ✓ because her sister deserted her
family/ ‘destroyed’ her family ✓ three years before by going off to
marry a Christian. L3

5.1.7 Later in the story, the narrator hands her sister a bag of sweets.
Explain this symbolic gesture. (2)
This gesture is considered an insult ✓ as one might give a child a
bag of sweets to get rid of the child.✓ L2
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OR
The narrator gifts her the sweets since she is unwilling to let her
sister go completely as seen in her waiting for her past closing time
5.1.8 One of the themes of ‘A Bag Of Sweets’ is forgiveness.

Discuss this theme. (3)

Open-ended: Any of the following points may be discussed.
• Khadija comes in search of forgiveness because she misses
her family and wants to be close to them again. She works hard
at making peace with her family by showing up at their home
every day for a year – thereafter showing up at the shop every
Friday – constantly suffering humiliation when they close the
door in her face or ignore her. Her sister insults her by giving her
a cheap bag of sweets. Eventually she gives up and stops
coming to the shop, possibly severing forever the ties with her
family. Her family is the poorer for it – they suffer yet another
loss because of their inability to forgive.
• Kaltoum is unable to forgive her sister. Since she is the eldest,
the younger siblings follow her lead, even though they may be
ready to forgive Khadija. Khadija is refused re-entry into the
family. Ironically, Kaltoum causes as much damage to the family
as she claims Khadija has done by chasing their sister away. Her
inability to forgive her sister causes Kaltoum much bitterness
and regret.
Accept other valid answers. L4

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5.2 ‘FORBIDDEN LOVE’
EXTRACT J

5.2.1 What does the title ‘Forbidden Love’ refer to in the context of the short
story? (1)
It refers to the relationships between characters of different races /
(inter-racial relationships) which were forbidden by their family
(or frowned upon by society).✓ L2

5.2.2 From your knowledge of the story, who is the father of Salome’s child? (1)
Davie Randolph ✓ L1

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5.2.3 Quote one word from the extract to prove that Salome is unwilling to (1)
reveal the identity of her child’s father.
L1
“stalling” / “dodging”/ “hide”/ “nagging” ✓

5.2.4 Refer to lines 5-7 (‘After all, I've been thinking … his voice trailed off.’)
(a) What tone would Michael use in these lines? (1)
(a) uncertain ✓ (unsure, hesitant, unconfident, tense, afraid) L2
(b) Explain why Michael uses this tone in these lines. (2)
(b) He needs the blessing (approval) of Dora’s parents before getting
married but he knows they don’t approve of him because they are
racist. ✓✓ L3

5.2.5 Why is the following statement FALSE?

Michael’s girlfriend lives in Sophiatown. (1)
Michael’s girlfriend (Dora) lives in Noordgesig. ✓ L1

5.2.6 Refer to Salome’s speech in lines 8-11 (‘Don't you worry, Mike…You
must trust me.’)
What do these lines reveal about Salome’s character?
Substantiate your answer. (2)

Salome is confident / self-assured / independent/

OR Salome is trusting ✓
NOTE: One mark for a characteristic

• She believes she knows best in not revealing the identity of her
child’s father (who doesn’t want to acknowledge the child).
• She asks Michael to trust her good judgment.
• She believes Davie Randolph will acknowledge their
relationship once he feels ready to do so. ✓
NOTE one mark for one of the above explanations. L3

5.2.7 Explain the irony in Salome’s words, ‘I assure you the child's father is an
honourable man.’ (line 10) (2)
Salome refers to Davie Randolph as ‘honourable’ but he is a
coward and a racist for not acknowledging their relationship and
their child. ✓✓

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5.2.8 Explain what Michael means when he says, ‘He was always beaten in
this game.’ (line 16) (2)
Michael has tried many times to convince his sister to reveal the
identity of her child’s father ✓ but she never gave him the answer
he wanted.✓ L3

5.2.9 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write
only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (5.2.9) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
Michael’s remark, ‘A woman in love … of the intellect’ (lines 19-20) is an
example of STEREOTYPING based on… (1)
C ✓ (gender) L2

5.2.10 Refer to the story as a whole.

Salome can be admired.
Discuss your view. (3)
Yes, Salome can be admired…
• She takes responsibility for her child’s wellbeing and will not
expose her to a father who is unwilling to acknowledge her.
• She loves her brother (Michael) and takes care of him when he
is beaten up – she nurses him back to health.
• She does not blame Dora for the actions of her brother but
accepts her in her home.
• She bravely confronts the Randolph family in the end, bringing
to light their hypocrisy and Davie’s cowardice.

No, Salome cannot be admired…

• She is irresponsible for getting involved with Davie Randolph in
the first place and having his child.
• She withholds the truth about the parentage of her child from
both her brother and Dora. She should have confided
in them before she confronted the family. ✓✓✓

NOTE: Accept a discussion of ONE of the points above

Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO.
YES or NO might not be there: the learner could indicate agreement or
disagreement in a different way.
Credit responses where a combination is given.
For full marks, the response must be well substantiated. A candidate
can score 1 or 2 marks for a response which is not well substantiated.
The candidate’s interpretation must be grounded in the short story.
L4
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SECTION D: POETRY
Marking guidelines (Poetry)
6.1 HARD TO FIND – SINESIPO JOJO

6.1.1 (a) frustration✓

(b) sad✓
(c) personification✓
(d) heart✓ (4)

6.1.2 It is to emphasise✓ that it happens every day. (1)

6.1.3 (a) Metaphor✓ (1)

(b) Words are compared to birds that fly off uncontrolled and at great speed
when they have been frightened, often hurting themselves and others. ✓
Similarly, when we are angry, we do not weigh/consider our words, they
(words) flow from our mouths indiscriminately and often cause great
pain/damage to the listener/receiver. ✓ (2)

6.1.4 The ellipsis indicates that the thought is incomplete. It emphasises the words
continue to flow from our mouths without thinking ✓when we are angry. ✓ (2)

If one really wants to express an intense emotion, ✓ the right words are not easily
6.1.5 found. (2)

Sad/ melancholy/longing ✓
6.1.6 The sadness/unhappiness is evident in the tears falling from her eyes ✓ She is not
only crying over a moment’s inability to express emotions/feelings, but also over
that of a lifetime. ✓ [Any 1] (2)

The discussion of the theme of the importance of expressing oneself, should

include the following viewpoints, among others:
6.1.7 • The speaker mentions the importance of words as we use them all the time,
sometimes unwisely too.

• Words are an inseparable part of our daily lives; we use words in a variety of
ways almost every second of the day.

• However, when it comes to matters of the heart/deep emotions, we are unable

to find the right words, this inability causes great discomfort/sadness/pain.

• The speaker emphasises that the heart needs the right words to use, especially
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• The words ‘hard to find’ are repeated several times, suggesting that life
becomes difficult, and hard to deal with, when you cannot find the right words to
express yourself.
Her description of the isolated heart trapped behind a window in the rain is a sad
one and indicates that being unable to express yourself adequately leads to
depression and frustration. It also leads to missed opportunities, lost friendships or
love.

NOTE: Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO. For full marks, the response must
be well substantiated. A candidate can score 1-2 marks for a response which is
not well substantiated. The candidate’s interpretation must be grounded in the
poem. ✓✓✓
(3)

6.2 WHAT LIFE IS REALLY LIKE – BEVERLEY RYCROFT

6.2.1 The italics indicate the father’s direct words. (1)

6.2.2 It is in bold to emphasise the true reality of life’s cruelty. (1)

6.2.3 C personification (1)

6.2.4 (a) Yes. The ‘I’ is in bold✓ and she states that she was ‘made’✓ to hold the bird,
which indicates that she was forced. (2)

(b) The poem states that the pigeon’s heart was pumping, indicating its fear. (1)

6.2.5 (a) It refers to a method of execution or murder involving strangulation, often

associated with a wire or cord. ✓ (1)

(b) The pigeon had either flown into a wire, nearly beheading it ✓ or it had
nearly been beheaded by a hawk, similar to strangulation. ✓ (2)

(c) This reaction emphasises his caring side. ✓ It shows his sense of justice
too, he does not want animals or humans to suffer unnecessarily, he strives
to rectify things, to put matters right. ✓ (2)

6.2.6 She is in a constant state of fear and dread, until she came from the hospital when
she experiences feelings of helplessness, insecurity and vulnerability. ✓
She felt defenceless and delivered to the evil run of cancer, believing that it would
get the better of her. ✓ That is evident in the use of the lower case ‘i’ (2)

6.2.7 She had a mastectomy / her breasts were removed.✓ ‘bulldozed’ ✓ (2)

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6.2.8 Open-ended.
Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the following
aspects, among others:
Yes.

• The fact that he exposed her to the treatment of his injured pigeons and his
treatment of them, stitching up their injuries and nursing them back to
health, prepared her for her experience when she was diagnosed with
breast cancer and the subsequent surgical removal of her breasts.
• Her father’s continuous warning that she should expect and be prepared for
the unforeseen events in life and learn to face them with determination and
inner strength, are what enabled her to face the consequences of her
illness with resilience and without any self-pity.
• Her father is now the one struggling to get to terms with her illness and her
devastating surgery, she, having expected something like this her entire
life, is able to deal with it much easier and more effectively.

OR
No.

• It stole her childhood from her. She could never relax and just enjoy life
unconditionally. She waited her entire life for something bad to happen to
her.
• She was forced to deal with and witness the horrific injuries that her father’s
pigeons suffered. She had to hold the pigeon for her father to tend to. It is
not fair to expose a young child to something as horrific as this.
• Her father even threatened to take her to see the beheading of chickens so
that she could experience the real meaning of life being a ‘bastard’. The
mere thought of something like that would have scared her and made her
feel exposed and vulnerable.
• The fact that her father is the one who has changed in the end and stopped
warning her or telling her something like ‘I told you so’, showed that he
himself reconsidered his efforts to prepare her for and protect her against
unforeseen events.
✓✓✓
NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. Credit responses where a
combination is given. For full marks the response must be well substantiated.
The candidate’s answer must be grounded in the poem. (3)
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