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Feb-March 2012 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.1.1(a\ (b\ (c\ true goodness and innocence that should always be protected an unfavourable opinion formed based on limited knowledge a symbol of hope and bea uty in the novel

1.1.2(a\ At the Radley s place/house (1\ (b\ They are trying to make Boo Radley come out /to see Boo Radley (1\

1.1.3He is cruel and cold hearted. He is prepared to shoot at the children/ He is violent. He d

1.1.4Boo is blamed for everything bad in this town, yet he is a kind gentle person just like a Mockingbird Boo cares for the children and protects them even though they initially treat him disrespectfully e.g.

1.1.5Open ended Accept a relevant response which shows knowledge of the children behaviour and understanding of prejudice in the no vel

1.2.1(a\ She does not have friends so she does not understand Atticus. She does not socialise. It is a strange concept to her.

1.2.2She afraid/ terrified of him. He abusive/beat her up when he drunk/possibly abuse her sexuall

1.2She changes her mind becomes afraid and lies (2\

1.2She admits that her father beats her when he is drunk and yet at the end of the extract she says that her father never touched a hair her head. (2\

1.2.5Racial prejudice /Racism. Although Tom is proven/ clearly innocent he is convicted of a crime he did not commit

Q2— Section header —

2.1.1(a\ (b\ (c\ hunter chosen as leader thinker

2.1.2(a\ He wants them to climb the mountain. (1\ (b\ They mock Simon because he is different from them. He felt hurt/ embarrassed. (1\

2.1.3onfident. (1\

2.1.4All the boys are scared of the be ast and building a fire would keep their minds off the beast on the mountain. The fire hold s the possibility of a rescue. The fire also gives them warmth and a sense of security.

2.1.5Jack becomes angry and storms off. /Jack challenges Ralph. / Jack accuses Ralph of being weak in not wanting to protect the boys./Jack wants the boys to turn against Ralph a nd join him as their leader.

2.1.6It calls the boys to order/authority. Anyone who has the conch in his hand has the opportunity to speak. The breaking of the conch is the end of order and civilisation. It symbolises discipline. It is

2.1.7Open ended Accept a relevant response which shows knowledge and understanding of Piggy character and his role in the novel as well

2.2.1(a\ shocked/disbelie ving /confused/ashamed/upset /sad/guilty (1\ (b\ The ni ght

2.2.2solemnly (1\ (b\ Literal They were dirty refers to their physical appearance Figurative hey are ashamed of their behaviour

2.2.3Only the two of them are left There is no n eed to call an assembly. A meet ing would be of no use to them. None of the other would attend.

2.2.4Jack seeks power He instill s fear. He is savage and cruel. He is ruthless. He is a dictator and is autocratic/beats and teases the boys.

2.2.5regretful/sad/guilt y/frightened (1\

2.2.6The loss of innocence /The evil within man. Ralph realises that they ar e involved in the killing of Simon. They are no longer innocent British boys. They are no different to the rest of the boys. (3\

2.2.7Open ended Accept a relevant response which shows knowledge and understanding of Simon s role in the novel. For full marks, the response must be well substantiated. A

3.1.1(a\ (b\ (c\ in favour of a united community political movement in Kenya Mugo s village (3\

3.1.2He ke eps to himself He behave strangely. Everybody sp eaks about his heroic deeds whilst in detention. Everybody s

3.1.3Mugo is afraid of being exposed as Kihika s traitor. He has a guilty conscien ce. He knows it is only a matter of time before General R finds out he is

3.1.4But the sight of the stools on which the delegates sat dispelled such illusions (1\

3.1.5Mugo has bee n asked to speak at the Uhuru celebrations. (1\ Kihika Mugo

3.1.6He was brave He was unafraid to challenge the white British government /fiercely loyal to the Movement He was

3.1.7Truth and perception / Appearance versus Reality Everybody perceive Mugo to be a hero and someone to be trusted, someone who can induce hope. However he turns out to the one who betray Kihika.

3.1.8Open ended. Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of repentance/confession/forgiveness or betrayal and punishment in e novel and of Mugo

3.2.1Uhuru (1\

3.2.2He is wondering if Kenya will be ruled by Africans. He is also concerned if the ordinary man will be affected by this. (2\ .2.3 They compete to win Mumbi s heart.

3.2.4The thought of not being with Mumbi drove him mad. He missed her so much that he betrayed the oath in exchange for his freedom.

3.2.5They are married but estranged/ separated Gikonyo i angry e has not forgiven Mumbi because she be trayed him

3.2She represents t he mother of the nation a symbol of hope. There is an indication that she will reconcile with Gikonyo and so she becomes the symbol of fertility to rebuild the nation. To show how a woman can cause

3.2Open ended. Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of how the title is linked to sacrifice made in order to gain freedom

4.1and 4 .2.

4.1.1(a\ (b\ (c\ epressed Rosaline east (3\

4.1.2She has been with them for a long time. She nursed Juliet. She more like a mother to Juliet than her own mother. /Juliet comes the daughter that the nurse lost.

4.1.3Benvolio wants Romeo to leave, to prevent trouble. Benvolio is responsible. Romeo is only int erested in Juliet and he does not care about the consequences of his actions. Romeo is irresponsible.

4.1.4Juliet should use her hands beckoning/calling the nurse. Her eyes should be wide open. She should smile/look happy/excited /whisper She points at Romeo. OTE Accept any NE of the above.

4.1.5(a\ imile /irony (1\ (b\ Juliet compares her wedding bed to her grave. This comes true when she and Romeo die in the tomb. /She dies

4.1.6Feuding/rivalry/hatred The families have been arch enemies for a long time, even the servants are part of the feud. It is this feud that takes the lives of the two young people who have fallen in love. / Ironically, through

4.1.7Open ended Accept a rel evant response which shows an understanding of Romeo character. The discussion must support the initial response but answers containing combinations must be credited. Do NOT award a mark for YES or NO only.

4.2.1The Friar feels responsible He feels upset. He thought by h elping them he could end the feud. He did not expect this tragedy/he did not expect Romeo and Juliet to die. The Friar is afraid of his consequences of his actions.

4.2.2t misadventure is so earl y up, T hat calls our person from our morning rest? (1\

4.2.3oncerned. (1\

4.2.4(a\ The sight of the dead people (Romeo, Juliet and Paris\ like a bell that reminds her of her own mortality. It is like a warning that she will eventua lly die. (2\ (b\

4.2.5(a\ He murdered Tybalt. (1\ (b\ His mother died of a broken heart. (1\

4.2.6He sold the poison to Romeo. (1\ 12 2014

4.2.7They were reckless in their actions. They were irr esponsible, they should not have hi their relationship. hey should have been honest. OTE Accept any TWO

4.2.8He is annoyed/angry therefore he is insensitive to their loss/the death of Romeo and Juliet and Count Paris (2\

4.2.9Open ended. Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the feud/rivalry between the Montagues and the Capulets and the

5.1and 5 .2.

5.1.1(a\ (b\ (c\ onflict Sipho orgive (3\

5.1.2They did not communicate very well. They did not have a good relationship. They expected a lot from him. He was held responsible for everything. They were distant. His parents favoured Themba. OTE

5.1.3urt/unloved/sorrow ful/jealous /bitter (1\

5.1.4Themba was spoilt. He always got his own way. Sipho is always blamed for Themba s wrong doing. Sipho had to take responsibility for Themba

5.1.5Everybody always spoke about Themba. He was regarded as hero/activist. He was a ladies man.

5.1.6(a\ He feared for his life because he was part of the struggle for freedom He was ashamed because of his affair with Sipho s wife. He did not have the courage to face Sipho. NOTE ccept any TWO of the above.

5.1.7Love and b etrayal. Sipho felt deeply betrayed by Themba f or leaving the country and sleeping with his wife. Sibling rivalry/Jealousy Sipho felt unloved by his parents

5.1.8Open ended. Accept a relevant response which shows a n understanding of th relationship between Themba and Sipho or the cultural

5.2.1She accompanied Thando to the TRC hearings and cannot understand why people are freed for political crimes committed /not punished (2\

5.2.2At the Nuremberg style trials people were punished for war crimes/crimes against humanity. The m ain goal of the TRC is to bring about reconciliation/no punishment.

5.2.3In order for Sipho to be reconciled with his past/his family, he needs to tell the truth. Mandisa and Thando become the commission by interrogating Sipho o tell the truth and so help set him free from his pain.

5.2.4(a\ Thando is understanding compassionate whereas Mandisa is ignorant/ informed/vengeful. (2\ Mandisa Thando

5.2.5eace (1\

5.2.6Not everybody is in favour of the TRC/rulings of the TRC. Some people want perpetrators punished/sent to jail. (2\

5.2.7Open ended Accept a relevant response which shows a n understanding of Mandisa s role in this play. The discussion must support the initial response but answers containing combinations must be credited.

6.1THE DUBE TRAIN

6.1.1(a\ (b\ hird Dube (2\

6.1.2(a\ The tsotsi swore/insulted/was disrespectful to the old lady oman (1\ (b\

6.1.3(a\ everyone became quiet (1\ (b\ The people/commuters became afraid because they did not know what would happen/ knew that there would

6.1.4The big man was not afraid of the tsotsi , he threw him out of the window./He reacted violently/He attacked the tsotsi / He becomes angry. (1\

6.1.5Violence The altercation / fight between the tsotsi and the big man. The tsotsi stabs the big man

6.1.6Open ended Accept a r elevant response which shows an understanding of the role of the big man in the short story. The discussion must support the initial response but answers containing combinations must be

6.2THE COFFEE CART GI

6.2.1Pinkie (Zodwa\ is wearing a ring given to her by Naidoo. He accuses her of being in love with Naidoo/unfaithful. He is very jealous. NOTE : Accept any TWO of the above. (2\

6.2.2

6.2.3menacing (1\

6.2.4

6.2.5The coffee cart symbolises the beginning the development the end of the relationship. The relationship starts when China (Ruben\ helps Pinkie (Zodwa\ with her coffee

6.2.6She is kind. She is soft hearted. She is naive. She acts bravely w he attacks her/stands up to him. He is

Q7— Section header —

7.1.1.1 (a\ (b\ octave sestet

7.1.2(a\ ersonification/apostrophe NOTE: Accept a ny ONE of the above. (1\ (b\ Death does not discriminate. It conquers everyone

7.1.3itied (1\

7.1.4He compares the effects /appearance of death to rest and sleep. Sleep gives pleasure, so death must be more pleasurable. /Death should not be feared. (2\

7.1.5oisonous substance illness disease magical potions countries fighting with each other accidents suicide execution drugs

7.1.6sarcastic/ ocking/condescending/contemptuous /teasing /disdainful/ defiant/arrogant NOTE: Accept a ny ONE of the above. (1\

7.1.7Death should not think it has power and be proud because the speaker believes that we will live eternally. Death shall d ie forever Death should not be feared. Death is just the end of this life

7.1.8Open ended Accept a relevant respon se which shows an understanding of the poem as a whole. The discussion must s upport the initial

7.2.1The ambulance is driving very fast. The siren is blaring (loudly\. The red light is visible in the dark of night (3\

7.2.2Even th ough the ambulance is small, it is equipped to treat people just like a hospital It has staff to treat patients immediately. (2\ NOTE:

7.2.3The onlookers are shocked/confused/dazed hereas the policemen are in control/clinical/organized /calm./They are used to this kind of scene NOTE: For full marks the candidate must refer to both the onlookers and the policemen

7.2.4It refers to the cars / vehicles involved in the accident. (1\

7.2.5(a\ alliteration (1\ (b\ To emphasise/show how difficult it was for the onlookers to breathe /speak To slow down

7.2.6The scene i s chaotic. /They are being careful not to cause another accident. They are shocked/stunned by the scene. They are shocked by the severity of the accident. The flow of traffic has been interrupted.

7.2.7(a\ They are worried about who will die in this accident. They are worried about who is responsible for the accident. They are concerned about accidents causing death. /They might be the next victim in a similar accident.

7.2.8Open ended Accept a relevant response which shows an understanding of the link between the title and the

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentLiterature Analysis

Topics Identified

Literature

Mark Allocation

Total70 marks

Sections35 + 35 + 35 + 35 = 140 marks

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SubjectEnglish

Year2012

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (FAL — verified from PDF)

Pages21

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