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Torvald, Dr. Rank, and Mrs. Linde leave, and Nora visits with her three children. Krogstad returns with a threat: Nora must get Torvald to keep Krogstad s position at the bank, or Krogstadwill reveal Nora s deception and forgery. Upon Torvald s return, Nora questions him about Krogstad s past,and Torvald explains that Krogstad lost his own reputation due to forgery. Declaring that such a lie infects the whole life of a home, Helmer returns to his study, leaving Nora anxious but determined. Act TwoThe curtain rises on the same room the next day, which is Christmas. Nora paces frantically, anxious thatKrogstad will return to reveal her forgery to Torvald. The nurse enters with a box of masquerade clothesfor the next evening s festivities, and Nora questions her about children who grow up without mothers. Kristine Linde enters, and as she helps Nora repair her masquerade dress, Nora confides in her friend onceagain. Assuring Kristine that she did not get the money from Dr. Rank, Nora asks Mrs. Linde to play withthe children while she speaks to Torvald. Promising to scamper about and do tricks if only Torvald wouldgive in, Nora asks her husband to keep Krogstad at the bank. Reminding her that rumors would spreadabout his wife s influence, Torvald denies Nora s request. When she says his concerns about propriety are petty, Torvald becomes incensed and sends Krogstad s termination letter to his home. Dr. Rank confidesto Nora that he is dying and that he has loved her for years. Unable to ask the doctor for help after hisadmission, Nora asks for a lamp to be brought in. Krogstad, having received his termination, returns tothreaten Nora again, and the two admit that though they have both considered suicide, neither can braveit. Krogstad leaves, but his letter revealing all is clearly heard entering the mail slot. Nora keeps Torvaldfrom reading the letter by begging his help with the tarantella dance she will perform at the masquerade. Dancing frenetically as though her life were at stake, Nora keeps Torvald occupied re-teaching her thedance. |
Krogstad, having received his termination, returns tothreaten Nora again, and the two admit that though they have both considered suicide, neither can braveit. Krogstad leaves, but his letter revealing all is clearly heard entering the mail slot. Nora keeps Torvaldfrom reading the letter by begging his help with the tarantella dance she will perform at the masquerade. Dancing frenetically as though her life were at stake, Nora keeps Torvald occupied re-teaching her thedance. But tomorrow night, she promises him, then you ll be free. Act ThreeThe act opens, once again, in the Helmer s living room, where Kristine Linde awaits the Helmers returnfrom the party upstairs. Nora has just danced the tarantella. As Mrs. Linde waits, Krogstad arrives at herrequest. Kristine asks Krogstad to give them a second chance at a relationship. Krogstad agrees,Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.promising to retrieve his letter of revelation, but Kristine convinces him to let the truth come to light forthe good of both Nora and Torvald. The Helmers arrive from the party, Kristine leaves, and Torvald samorous mood is interrupted by a visit from Dr. Rank, who leaves his calling card marked by the blackcross that announces his impending death. Helmer tells Nora that he has often wished for some danger tobefall her so that he can rescue her, and Nora seizes this opportunity to encourage Torvald to readKrogstad s letter. Torvald reads it and immediately chastises Nora, claiming she has wrecked hishappiness and ruined his future. Torvald explains that Nora can stay in the house but will be unfit to raisethe children. From now on, Torvald claims, happiness doesn t matter; all that matters is . . . Theappearance. When a letter arrives including Nora s cancelled debt, Torvald is happy again. But Nora isforever changed by her husband s reaction, and after removing her masquerade costume, she sits downwith Torvald to share the first serious conversation of their eight year marriage. Declaring she has been wronged greatly by both her father and her husband, Nora compares her existence in their homes to adoll in a doll house. |
Theappearance. When a letter arrives including Nora s cancelled debt, Torvald is happy again. But Nora isforever changed by her husband s reaction, and after removing her masquerade costume, she sits downwith Torvald to share the first serious conversation of their eight year marriage. Declaring she has been wronged greatly by both her father and her husband, Nora compares her existence in their homes to adoll in a doll house. When Torvald declares his wife cannot leave because her husband and children areher most sacred duties, Nora responds with I have other duties equally sacred. . . .Before all else, I m ahuman being. Nora is determined to remain strangers unless the greatest miracle of all could happen the ability to live together in a true marriage. Nora departs, and the audience is left with the sound of adoor slamming shut. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Themes, Motifs Symbols - A Doll's House Study GuideThemes, Motifs SymbolsThemesThemes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Sacrificial Role of Women Role of women in the societyIn A Doll s House, Ibsen paints a bleak picture of the sacrificial role held by women of all economic classesin his society. In general, the play s female characters exemplify Nora s assertion spoken to Torvald in ActThree that even though men refuse to sacrifice their integrity, hundreds of thousands of women have. The following points show how women sacrifice in this society. In order to support her mother and two brothers, Mrs. Linde found it necessary to abandonKrogstad, her true but penniless love, and marry a richer man. The nanny had to abandon her own child to support herself by working as Nora s and then asNora s children s caretaker. |
.Before all else, I m ahuman being. Nora is determined to remain strangers unless the greatest miracle of all could happen the ability to live together in a true marriage. Nora departs, and the audience is left with the sound of adoor slamming shut. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Themes, Motifs Symbols - A Doll's House Study GuideThemes, Motifs SymbolsThemesThemes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Sacrificial Role of Women Role of women in the societyIn A Doll s House, Ibsen paints a bleak picture of the sacrificial role held by women of all economic classesin his society. In general, the play s female characters exemplify Nora s assertion spoken to Torvald in ActThree that even though men refuse to sacrifice their integrity, hundreds of thousands of women have. The following points show how women sacrifice in this society. In order to support her mother and two brothers, Mrs. Linde found it necessary to abandonKrogstad, her true but penniless love, and marry a richer man. The nanny had to abandon her own child to support herself by working as Nora s and then asNora s children s caretaker. As she tells Nora, the nanny considers herself lucky to have found thejob, since she was a poor girl who d been led astray. Though Nora is economically advantaged in comparison to the play s other female characters, shenevertheless leads a difficult life because society dictates that Torvald be the marriage s dominantpartner. Torvald issues decrees and condescends to Nora, and Nora must hide her loan from him becauseshe knows Torvald could never accept the idea that his wife or any otherwoman had helped save his life. Furthermore, she must work in secret to pay off her loan because it is illegal for a woman to obtaina loan without her husband s permission. By motivating Nora s deception, the attitudes ofTorvald and society leave Nora vulnerable to Krogstad s blackmail. Nora s abandonment of her children can also be interpreted as an act of self- sacrifice. Despite Nora s great love for her children manifested by her interaction with them and her greatfear of corrupting them she chooses to leave them. |
Linde found it necessary to abandonKrogstad, her true but penniless love, and marry a richer man. The nanny had to abandon her own child to support herself by working as Nora s and then asNora s children s caretaker. As she tells Nora, the nanny considers herself lucky to have found thejob, since she was a poor girl who d been led astray. Though Nora is economically advantaged in comparison to the play s other female characters, shenevertheless leads a difficult life because society dictates that Torvald be the marriage s dominantpartner. Torvald issues decrees and condescends to Nora, and Nora must hide her loan from him becauseshe knows Torvald could never accept the idea that his wife or any otherwoman had helped save his life. Furthermore, she must work in secret to pay off her loan because it is illegal for a woman to obtaina loan without her husband s permission. By motivating Nora s deception, the attitudes ofTorvald and society leave Nora vulnerable to Krogstad s blackmail. Nora s abandonment of her children can also be interpreted as an act of self- sacrifice. Despite Nora s great love for her children manifested by her interaction with them and her greatfear of corrupting them she chooses to leave them. Nora truly believes that the nanny will be abetter mother and that leaving her children is in their best interest. Parental and Filial ObligationsNora, Torvald, and Dr. Rank each express the belief that a parent is obligated to be honestand upstanding, because a parent s immorality is passed on to his or her children like a disease. In fact,Dr. Rank does have a disease that is the result of his father s depravity. Dr. Rank implies that his father simmorality his many affairs with women led him to contract a venereal disease that he passed on to hisson, causing Dr. Rank to suffer for his father s misdeeds. Torvald voices the idea that one s parentsdetermine one s moral character when he tells Nora, Nearly all young criminals had lying -mothers. Healso refuses to allow Nora to interact with their children after he learns of her deceit, for fear that she willcorrupt them. Yet, the play suggests that children too are obligated to protect their parents. |
Rank to suffer for his father s misdeeds. Torvald voices the idea that one s parentsdetermine one s moral character when he tells Nora, Nearly all young criminals had lying -mothers. Healso refuses to allow Nora to interact with their children after he learns of her deceit, for fear that she willcorrupt them. Yet, the play suggests that children too are obligated to protect their parents. Norarecognized this obligation, but she ignored it, choosing to be with and sacrifice herself for hersick husband instead of her sick father. Mrs. Linde, on the other hand, abandoned her hopes of being withKrogstad and undertook years of labor in order to tend to her sick mother. Ibsen does not pass judgmenton either woman s decision, but he does use the idea of a child s debt to her parent to demonstrate thecomplexity and reciprocal nature of familial obligations. The Unreliability of AppearancesOver the course of A Doll s House, appearances prove to be misleading veneers that mask the reality ofthe play s characters and -situations. Our first impressions of Nora, Torvald, and Krogstad are alleventually undercut. Nora initially seems a silly, childish woman, but as the play progresses, we see thatGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.she is intelligent, motivated, and, by the play s conclusion, a strongwilled, independent thinker. Torvald,though he plays the part of the strong, benevolent husband, reveals himself to be cowardly, petty, andselfish when he fears that Krogstad may expose him to scandal. Krogstad too reveals himself to be a muchmore sympathetic and merciful character than he first appears to be. The play s climax is largely a matterof resolving identity confusion we see Krogstad as an earnest lover, Nora as an intelligent, brave woman,and Torvald as a simpering, sad man. Situations too are misinterpreted both by us and by the characters. The seeming hatred between Mrs.Linde and Krogstad turns out to be love. Nora s creditor turns out to be Krogstad and not, as we and Mrs.Linde suppose, Dr. Rank. Dr. Rank, to Nora s and our surprise, confesses that he is in love with her. |
Rank. Dr. Rank, to Nora s and our surprise, confesses that he is in love with her. Theseemingly villainous Krogstad repents and returns Nora s contract to her, while the seemingly kindheartedMrs. Linde ceases to help Nora and forces Torvald s discovery of Nora s secret. The instability of appearances within the Helmer household at the play s end results from Torvald sdevotion to an image at the expense of the creation of true happiness. Because Torvald craves respectfrom his employees, friends, and wife, status and image are important to him. Any disrespect when Noracalls him petty and when Krogstad calls him by his first name, for example angers Torvald greatly. By theend of the play, we see that Torvald s obsession with controlling his home s appearance and his repeatedsuppression and denial of reality have harmed his family and his happiness irreparably. Marriage as an Unequal PartnershipAt the heart of A Doll's House is the marriage between Nora and Torvald one fairly typical of the era. Is ita good or exemplary marriage? Is it an equitable relationship for the woman?A close analysis of the dialogue shows a very unequal relationship with Torvald holding all the power. Infact, the interactions between husband and wife serve a specific purpose: they illustrate the banality ofthe discourse between the two. Torvald does not address his wife regarding any subject of substance. Instead, he bestows her with pet names that often begin with the personal pronoun my and ofteninclude the diminutive little : Is that my little lark? In this respect, Torvald may think he is flattering hiswife. However, he is actually reducing her to a cute, harmless pet one that is clearly owned. And like a pet, Nora is expected to obey her owner husband and his petty tyrannical rules: she is forbiddenfrom eating macaroons and must do so on the sly which she clearly resents. |
Infact, the interactions between husband and wife serve a specific purpose: they illustrate the banality ofthe discourse between the two. Torvald does not address his wife regarding any subject of substance. Instead, he bestows her with pet names that often begin with the personal pronoun my and ofteninclude the diminutive little : Is that my little lark? In this respect, Torvald may think he is flattering hiswife. However, he is actually reducing her to a cute, harmless pet one that is clearly owned. And like a pet, Nora is expected to obey her owner husband and his petty tyrannical rules: she is forbiddenfrom eating macaroons and must do so on the sly which she clearly resents. Additionally, when Torvaldaddresses Nora, he belittles her by constantly bringing up her lack of responsibility with money. Depending on the translation, Nora is spendthrift, prodigal and little moneybags. All of these terms,spoken affectionately, are passively aggressive. A Doll's House has few stage directions indicating tone of voice, so there is a great deal of freedom in themanner in which the actor can play the part Torvald. He can be playedlike a patriarchal tyrant or a fatuous, passive-aggressive sexist. The second option is, perhaps, the betterchoice; Torvald s utter obliviousness to his own oppressive behavior is a driving force in the play. Heberates his wife for knowing nothing about worldly matters but, ultimately, is himself unaware of themeasures she has taken to save his life. Torvald is so self-centered that he continues to see his wife howhe wants her to be or how she fails to be his ideal woman; he never sees the actual woman she is. MaterialismTorvald in particular focuses on money and material goods rather than people. His sense of manhooddepends on his financial independence. He was an unsuccessful barrister because he refused to take"unsavory cases.". As a result, he switched jobs to the bank, where he primarily deals with money. For him,money and materialism may be a way to avoid the complications of personal contact. Respect and ReputationThe men of A Doll's House are obsessed with their reputation. Some have good standing in theircommunities and will do anything to keep it; others have lost their good name and will do anything to getit back. |
He was an unsuccessful barrister because he refused to take"unsavory cases.". As a result, he switched jobs to the bank, where he primarily deals with money. For him,money and materialism may be a way to avoid the complications of personal contact. Respect and ReputationThe men of A Doll's House are obsessed with their reputation. Some have good standing in theircommunities and will do anything to keep it; others have lost their good name and will do anything to getit back. Though the play is set in the living room of a private residence, the public eye is constantlypeeking through the curtains. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Disease and MoralityDr. Rank has inherited his consumption from his father, who lived a morally questionable life, and in muchthe same way, Nora worries that her morally reprehensible actions fraudulently signing her father'sname will infect her children. Corruption, the play suggests, is hereditary. As he does in other plays, suchas The Wild Duck, Ibsen explores the tension between real life and moral ideals. Higher Moral Values vs. Societal Mores and LawsAs Nora reveals to Mrs. Linde, she faced a moral crisis at the beginning of her marriage. Unable to procure,in a legal manner, the funds needed to save her husband s life, she resorts to forging her father s name asguarantor of the loan. She places her love and concern for her husband s well-being above the law. Sinceshe diligently works to pay back the loan, the offense does not seem so severe; it is a crime in definitiononly. In a higher sense, Nora has not acted in an immoral manner. However, those who adhere to societal standards, like her husband, ultimately have different values. Torvald values social respectability and honor above all else, including actions done out of love. Nora values love over social honor. Consequently, a conflict emerges regarding their prioritization ofvalues. The Unexamined Life is Not Worth LivingThis paraphrase to a Socrates aphorism applies to Torvald and Nora. However. Nora eventually stops tolook at herself and her marriage and doesn t like what she sees. So she steps out of her old persona andinto a new one, and then walks into an uncertain future. |
However. Nora eventually stops tolook at herself and her marriage and doesn t like what she sees. So she steps out of her old persona andinto a new one, and then walks into an uncertain future. She has begun examining her life. MotifsMotifs are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can help to develop and inform thetext s major themes. Nora s Definition of FreedomNora s understanding of the meaning of freedom evolves over the course of the play. In the first act, shebelieves that she will be totally free as soon as she has repaid her debt, because she will have theopportunity to devote herself fully to her domestic responsibilities. After Krogstad blackmails her,however, she reconsiders her conception of freedom and questions whether she is happy in Torvald shouse, subjected to his orders and edicts. By the end of the play, Nora seeks a new kind of freedom. Shewishes to be relieved of her familial obligations in order to pursue her own ambitions, beliefs, and identity. LettersMany of the plot s twists and turns depend upon the writing and reading of letters, which function withinthe play as the subtext that reveals the true, unpleasant nature of situations obscured by Torvald andNora s efforts at beautification. Krogstad writes two letters: the first reveals Nora s crime of forgery toTorvald; the second retracts his blackmail threat and returns Nora s promissory note. The first letter,which Krogstad places in Torvald s letterbox near the end of Act Two, represents the truth about Nora spast and initiates the inevitable dissolution of her marriage as Nora says immediately after Krogstadleaves it, We are lost. Nora s attempts to stall Torvald from reading the letter represent her continueddenial of the true nature of her marriage. The second letter releases Nora from her obligation to Krogstadand represents her release from her obligation to Torvald. Upon reading it, Torvald attempts to return tohis and Nora s previous denial of reality, but Nora recognizes that the letters have done more than exposeher actions to Torvald; they have exposed the truth about Torvald s selfishness, and she can no longerparticipate in the illusion of a happy marriage. Dr. Rank s method of communicating his imminent death is to leave his calling card marked with a blackcross in Torvald s letterbox. |
The second letter releases Nora from her obligation to Krogstadand represents her release from her obligation to Torvald. Upon reading it, Torvald attempts to return tohis and Nora s previous denial of reality, but Nora recognizes that the letters have done more than exposeher actions to Torvald; they have exposed the truth about Torvald s selfishness, and she can no longerparticipate in the illusion of a happy marriage. Dr. Rank s method of communicating his imminent death is to leave his calling card marked with a blackcross in Torvald s letterbox. In an earlier conversation with Nora, Dr. Rank reveals his understanding ofTorvald s unwillingness to accept reality when he proclaims, Torvald is so fastidious, he cannot face up to-anything ugly. By leaving his calling card as a death notice, Dr. Rank politely attempts to keep TorvaldGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.from the ugly truth. Other letters include Mrs. Linde s note to Krogstad, which initiates her -life-changingmeeting with him, and Torvald s letter of dismissal to Krogstad. SymbolsSymbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. The Christmas TreeThe Christmas tree, a festive object meant to serve a decorative purpose, symbolizes Nora s position inher household as a plaything who is pleasing to look at and adds charm to the home. There are severalparallels drawn between Nora and the Christmas tree in the play. Just as Nora instructs the maid that thechildren cannot see the tree until it has been decorated, she tells Torvald that no one can see her in herdress until the evening of the dance. Also, at the beginning of the second act, after Nora s psychologicalcondition has begun to erode, the stage directions indicate that the Christmas tree is correspondingly dishevelled. New Year s DayThe action of the play is set at Christmastime, and Nora and Torvald both look forward to New Year s asthe start of a new, happier phase in their lives. In the new year, Torvald will start his new job, and heanticipates with excitement the extra money and admiration the job will bring him. Nora also looksforward to Torvald s new job, because she will finally be able to repay her secret debt to Krogstad. |
Also, at the beginning of the second act, after Nora s psychologicalcondition has begun to erode, the stage directions indicate that the Christmas tree is correspondingly dishevelled. New Year s DayThe action of the play is set at Christmastime, and Nora and Torvald both look forward to New Year s asthe start of a new, happier phase in their lives. In the new year, Torvald will start his new job, and heanticipates with excitement the extra money and admiration the job will bring him. Nora also looksforward to Torvald s new job, because she will finally be able to repay her secret debt to Krogstad. By theend of the play, however, the nature of the new start that New Year s represents for Torvald and Nora haschanged dramatically. They both must become new people and face radically changed ways of living. Hence, the new year comes to mark the beginning of a truly new and different period in both their livesand their personalities. Dress and CostumeNora's fancy dress for the party symbolizes the character she plays in her marriage to Torvald. Take noteof when Nora is supposed to be wearing it and for whom. Note too that when she leaves Torvald in the lastact, she first changes into different clothes, which suggests the new woman she is to become. The Masquerade BallThe masquerade ball that Torvald and Nora attend represents the lies and deceit that people resort to ineveryday life. At a masquerade, people hide behind masks. Their true selves cannot be seen through thecostume. Nora is hiding behind a mask of lies, keeping the truth from her husband and Dr. Rank. She ispretending and playing a part much like people do at a masquerade ball. It is not long after the ball thatthe mask comes off and the truth is revealed. The TarantellaA tarantella is a folk dance from southern Italy that accelerates from its already quick tempo andalternates between major and minor keys. In its constant fluctuation, it is like Nora's character. In this Act,it serves as Nora's last chance to be Torvald's doll, to dance and amuse him. |
It is not long after the ball thatthe mask comes off and the truth is revealed. The TarantellaA tarantella is a folk dance from southern Italy that accelerates from its already quick tempo andalternates between major and minor keys. In its constant fluctuation, it is like Nora's character. In this Act,it serves as Nora's last chance to be Torvald's doll, to dance and amuse him. Also, the tarantella iscommonly and falsely known as a dance that is supposed to rid the dancer of the bite of the tarantula. Applied to the play, its use suggests that Nora is trying to rid herself of the deadly poison of an outsideforce, however fruitlessly. Rather than alleviating the bite, though, the music and her life only continue toaccelerate and spin out of control. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERISATION - A Doll's House Study GuideCharacter ListNoraThe protagonist of the play and the wife of Torvald Helmer. Nora initially seems like a playful, na ve childwho lacks knowledge of the world outside her home. She does have some worldly experience, however,and the small acts of rebellion in which she engages indicate that she is not as innocent or happy as sheappears. She comes to see her position in her marriage with increasing clarity and finds the strength tofree herself from her oppressive situation. Torvald HelmerNora s husband. Torvald delights in his new position at the bank, just as he delights in his position ofauthority as a husband. He treats Nora like a child, in a manner that is both kind and patronizing. He doesnot view Nora as an equal but rather as a plaything or doll to be teased and admired. In general, Torvald isoverly concerned with his place and status in society, and he allows his emotions to be swayed heavily bythe prospect of society s respect and the fear of society s scorn. KrogstadA lawyer who went to school with Torvald and holds a subordinate position at Torvald s bank. Krogstad scharacter is contradictory: though his bad deeds seem to stem from a desire to protect his children fromscorn, he is perfectly willing to use unethical tactics to achieve his goals. |
He doesnot view Nora as an equal but rather as a plaything or doll to be teased and admired. In general, Torvald isoverly concerned with his place and status in society, and he allows his emotions to be swayed heavily bythe prospect of society s respect and the fear of society s scorn. KrogstadA lawyer who went to school with Torvald and holds a subordinate position at Torvald s bank. Krogstad scharacter is contradictory: though his bad deeds seem to stem from a desire to protect his children fromscorn, he is perfectly willing to use unethical tactics to achieve his goals. His willingness to allow Nora tosuffer is despicable, but his claims to feel sympathy for her and the hard circumstances of his own lifecompel us to sympathize with him to some degree. Mrs. LindeNora s childhood friend. Kristine Linde is a practical, down-to-earth woman, and her sensible worldviewhighlights Nora s somewhat childlike outlook on life. Mrs. Linde s account of her life of poverty underscoresthe privileged nature of the life that Nora leads. Also, we learn that Mrs. Linde took responsibility for hersick parent, whereas Nora abandoned her father when he was ill. Dr. RankTorvald s best friend. Dr. Rank stands out as the one character in the play who is by and largeunconcerned with what others think of him. He is also notable for his stoic acceptance of his fate. UnlikeTorvald and Nora, Dr. Rank admits to the diseased nature literally, in his case of his life. For the mostpart, he avoids talking to Torvald about his imminent death out of respect for Torvald s distaste forugliness. Bob, Emmy, and IvarNora and Torvald s three small children. In her brief interaction with her children, Nora shows herself to bea loving mother. When she later refuses to spend time with her children because she fears she maymorally corrupt them, Nora acts on her belief that the quality of parenting strongly influences a child sdevelopment. Anne-MarieThe Helmers nanny. Though Ibsen doesn t fully develop her character, Anne-Marie seems to be a kindlywoman who has genuine affection for Nora. She had to give up her own daughter in order to take thenursing job offered by Nora s father. Thus, she shares with Nora and Mrs. |
Though Ibsen doesn t fully develop her character, Anne-Marie seems to be a kindlywoman who has genuine affection for Nora. She had to give up her own daughter in order to take thenursing job offered by Nora s father. Thus, she shares with Nora and Mrs. Linde the act of sacrificing herown happiness out of economic necessity. Nora s fatherGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Though Nora s father is dead before the action of the play begins, the characters refer to him throughoutthe play. Though she clearly loves and admires her father, Nora also comes to blame him for contributingto her subservient position in life. Analysis of Major CharactersNora HelmerAt the beginning of A Doll s House, Nora seems completely happy. She responds affectionately toTorvald s teasing, speaks with excitement about the extra money his new job will provide, and takespleasure in the company of her children and friends. She does not seem to mind her doll-like existence, inwhich she is coddled, pampered, and patronized. As the play progresses, Nora reveals that she is not just a silly girl, as Torvald calls her. That sheunderstands the business details related to the debt she incurred taking out a loan to preserve Torvald shealth indicates that she is intelligent and possesses capacities beyond mere wifehood. Her description ofher years of secret labor undertaken to pay off her debt shows her fierce determination and ambition. Additionally, the fact that she was willing to break the law in order to ensure Torvald s health shows hercourage. Krogstad s blackmail and the trauma that follows do not change Nora s nature; they open her eyes to herunfulfilled and underappreciated potential. I have been performing tricks for you, Torvald, she saysduring her climactic confrontation with him. Nora comes to realize that in addition to her literal dancingand singing tricks, she has been putting on a show throughout her marriage. She has pretended to besomeone she is not in order to fulfill the role that Torvald, her father, and society at large have expectedof her. Torvald s severe and selfish reaction after learning of Nora s deception and forgery is the final catalyst forNora s awakening. But even in the first act, Nora shows that she is not totally unaware that her life is atodds with her true personality. |
Nora comes to realize that in addition to her literal dancingand singing tricks, she has been putting on a show throughout her marriage. She has pretended to besomeone she is not in order to fulfill the role that Torvald, her father, and society at large have expectedof her. Torvald s severe and selfish reaction after learning of Nora s deception and forgery is the final catalyst forNora s awakening. But even in the first act, Nora shows that she is not totally unaware that her life is atodds with her true personality. She defies Torvald in small yet meaningful ways by eating macaroons andthen lying to him about it, for instance. She also swears, apparently just for the pleasure she derives fromminor rebellion against societal standards. As the drama unfolds, and as Nora s awareness of the truthabout her life grows, her need for rebellion escalates, culminating in her walking out on her husband andchildren to find independence. Torvald HelmerTorvald embraces the belief that a man s role in marriage is to protect and guide his wife. He clearlyenjoys the idea that Nora needs his guidance, and he interacts with her as a father would. He instructs herwith trite, moralistic sayings, such as: A home that depends on loans and debt is not beautiful because itis not free. He is also eager to teach Nora the dance she performs at the costume party. Torvald likes toenvision himself as Nora s savior, asking her after the party, D o you know that I ve often wished youwere facing some terrible dangers so that I could risk life and limb, risk everything, for your sake? Although Torvald seizes the power in his relationship with Nora and refers to her as a girl, it seems thatTorvald is actually the weaker and more childlike character. Dr. Rank s explanation for not wanting Torvaldto enter his sickroom Torvald is so fastidious, he cannot face up to anything ugly suggests that Dr.Rank feels Torvald must be sheltered like a child from the realities of the world. Furthermore, Torvaldreveals himself to be childishly petty at times. |
Dr. Rank s explanation for not wanting Torvaldto enter his sickroom Torvald is so fastidious, he cannot face up to anything ugly suggests that Dr.Rank feels Torvald must be sheltered like a child from the realities of the world. Furthermore, Torvaldreveals himself to be childishly petty at times. His real objection to working with Krogstad stems not from-deficiencies in Krogstad s moral character but, rather, Krogstad s overly friendly and familiar behavior. Torvald s decision to fire Krogstad stems ultimately from the fact that he feels threatened and offended byKrogstad s failure to pay him the proper respect. Torvald is very conscious of other people s perceptions of him and of his standing in the community. Hisexplanation for rejecting Nora s request that Krogstad be kept on at the office that retaining Krogstadwould make him a laughing stock before the entire staff shows that he prioritizes his reputation overhis wife s desires. Torvald further demonstrates his deep need for society s respect in his reaction toNora s deception. Although he says that Nora has ruined his happiness and will not be allowed to raise thechildren, he insists that she remain in the house because his chief concern is saving the appearance ofGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.their household. KrogstadKrogstad is the antagonist in A Doll s House, but he is not necessarily a villain. Though his willingness toallow Nora s torment to continue is cruel, Krogstad is not without sympathy for her. As he says, Evenmoney lenders, hacks, well, a man like me, can have a little of what you call feeling, you know. He visitsNora to check on her, and he discourages her from committing suicide. Moreover, Krogstad hasreasonable motives for behaving as he does: he wants to keep his job at the bank in order to spare hischildren from the hardships that come with a spoiled reputation. Unlike Torvald, who seems to desirerespect for selfish reasons, Krogstad desires it for his family s sake. Like Nora, Krogstad is a person who has been wronged by society, and both Nora and Krogstad havecommitted the same crime: forgery of signatures. |
As he says, Evenmoney lenders, hacks, well, a man like me, can have a little of what you call feeling, you know. He visitsNora to check on her, and he discourages her from committing suicide. Moreover, Krogstad hasreasonable motives for behaving as he does: he wants to keep his job at the bank in order to spare hischildren from the hardships that come with a spoiled reputation. Unlike Torvald, who seems to desirerespect for selfish reasons, Krogstad desires it for his family s sake. Like Nora, Krogstad is a person who has been wronged by society, and both Nora and Krogstad havecommitted the same crime: forgery of signatures. Though he did break the law, Krogstad s crime wasrelatively minor, but society has saddled him with the stigma of being a criminal and prohibited him frommoving beyond his past. Additionally, Krogstad s claim that his immoral behavior began when Mrs. Lindeabandoned him for a man with money so she could provide for her family makes it possible for us tounderstand Krogstad as a victim of circumstances. One could argue that society forced Mrs. Linde awayfrom Krogstad and thus prompted his crime. Though society s unfair treatment of Krogstad does not justifyhis actions, it does align him more closely with Nora and therefore tempers our perception of him as adespicable character. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. GENERAL ESSAY QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE ESSAYS WITH ANSWERS- A Doll's House1. How could the submissive, selfish and silly Nora of the first two acts transform herselfinto an independent woman by the end of the last act? Is the transformation realistic?While Nora puts on a convincing performance of being a submissive, selfish and foolish womanduring the first act, there are early signs that this is not the real her. When she asks Torvald formore money despite having just been on a spending spree, she appears selfish and grasping. Butwe soon discover, in her conversation with Mrs Linde, that she is not squandering the money tosatisfy her own desires, but using it to pay off the loan she took out in order to save her husband'slife. In doing so, she has denied herself new things so that her husband and children can have allthey need. |
When she asks Torvald formore money despite having just been on a spending spree, she appears selfish and grasping. Butwe soon discover, in her conversation with Mrs Linde, that she is not squandering the money tosatisfy her own desires, but using it to pay off the loan she took out in order to save her husband'slife. In doing so, she has denied herself new things so that her husband and children can have allthey need. Her arranging the loan and the trip to Italy - and her subsequent careful managementof money and of her secret - show an astonishing strength of character. In addition, she secretlytakes jobs to pay off the loan, a step towards the independence she finally embraces. But in thefirst two acts, Nora does not dare to acknowledge her own strength, let alone use it. There aremany reasons for this. Chief among them are that her beloved Torvald, and society in general,would not comfortably countenance such strength in a woman. So it is easier for Nora to keep herhead below the parapet rather than risk the consequences of showing herself as she is. Nora's submissiveness to Torvald is not all it seems. By playing the doll-child according to hiswishes, she manipulates him into the role of indulgent father-figure. But in spite of her skill at'managing' him, there is one instance in which she desperately wants him to adopt the manly anddominant role: she wants him to rescue her from the ruin caused by Krogstad's revelations. Whenhe fails to provide the strength she needs, she realizes that she no longer loves him, as he is notthe man she thought him. It is almost inevitable that she is forced to find that strength withinherself. Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformationas an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along.2. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues?A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and useof public opinion to suppress individuality. |
It is almost inevitable that she is forced to find that strength withinherself. Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformationas an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along.2. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues?A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and useof public opinion to suppress individuality. The critic Bjorn Hemmer, in an essay in The CambridgeCompanion to Ibsen, wrote: "The people who live in such a society know the weight of 'publicopinion' and of all those agencies which keep watch over society's 'law and order': the norms, theconventions and the traditions which in essence belong to the past but which continue into thepresent and there thwart individual liberty in a variety of ways. "Torvald lives by society's norms, and when faced with a choice of whether to support his wife orsociety, he sides with society. When he realizes that she has broken the law in forging her father'ssignature on the loan document, he never questions the morality of such a law: it is left to Nora todo that. His aim is to preserve the appearance of respectability and ensure his continuedacceptance in society. He has become so shaped by society's conventions that he cannot see hiswife's suffering. In The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen, Gail Finney writes that in Ibsen's own notesfor this play, he notes that a mother in modern society is "like certain insects who go away and diewhen she has done her duty in the propagation of the race.". This view is confirmed by Torvald'srejection of Nora when he discovers her secret; he says she is not fit to bring up their children ifher reputation is tarnished. For Torvald, public life has obscured and overtaken private self. Inorder to find out who she is and what she wants, Nora has to reject the life that society prescribesGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.for her as a wife and mother, and strike out on her own. ". I am going to see," she tells Torvald inAct 3, "who is right, the world or I."But this is not simple. The nineteenth century saw a huge shift from the old social order of selfimprovement within a stable rural society to a new social order founded on money. |
Inorder to find out who she is and what she wants, Nora has to reject the life that society prescribesGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.for her as a wife and mother, and strike out on her own. ". I am going to see," she tells Torvald inAct 3, "who is right, the world or I."But this is not simple. The nineteenth century saw a huge shift from the old social order of selfimprovement within a stable rural society to a new social order founded on money. But women atthe time could not control money without the authority of the man who 'owned' them, be ithusband, brother or father. Single and lone women like Mrs Linde had more control over their livesand money than married women, who were discouraged from taking jobs and had to surrendermoney matters to their husbands. But as Mrs Linde's story shows, having no male 'provider'brought its own problems. In sum, women had little power. Power lay with people like Torvald, who is a banker and lawyer. Torvald is able to dictate the fate not only of his family but of Mrs Linde by giving her a job andKrogstad by giving away his job . He is gratified by the prospect of sacking Krogstad because hedisapproves of his morality. In effect, the Torvalds of this world defined morality. As we have seenwith regard to Nora's crime, they also defined the law, and therefore, who was a criminal. It isworth noting that Ibsen based the episode of Nora's forgery on a similar 'crime' committed by afemale friend of his, which ended tragically for her, so he was drawing attention to what he saw asa genuine social problem. He supported economic reform that would protect women's property andbefriended European feminists. Other social issues addressed in the play include how women should be educated, both for theresponsibilities of family and for self-fulfillment; the right of women to define their role in thefamily and society; the degrading effects of poverty on self-fulfillment as with Mrs Linde and theNurse ; and the scourge of venereal disease as suffered by Dr Rank .3. How do different characters use the words "free" and "freedom"? |
It isworth noting that Ibsen based the episode of Nora's forgery on a similar 'crime' committed by afemale friend of his, which ended tragically for her, so he was drawing attention to what he saw asa genuine social problem. He supported economic reform that would protect women's property andbefriended European feminists. Other social issues addressed in the play include how women should be educated, both for theresponsibilities of family and for self-fulfillment; the right of women to define their role in thefamily and society; the degrading effects of poverty on self-fulfillment as with Mrs Linde and theNurse ; and the scourge of venereal disease as suffered by Dr Rank .3. How do different characters use the words "free" and "freedom"? How does the use ofthese words change throughout the play?It is Torvald who introduces the concept of freedom in the play, claiming that "There can be nofreedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.". He defines freedom ineconomic terms, as befits an age where power depended upon money. He is also adoptingsociety's values, as debt was disapproved of and considered a sign of moral degeneracy. Thedramatic irony behind his words lies in the fact that Torvald would not have any life at all if his wifehad not gone into debt, though he does not realize this. Like Torvald, Krogstad sees freedom as moral respectability in the eyes of society. His job at thebank is the means by which he will "cut himself free" from the stigma of his "indiscretion" offorgery. The problem with this approach is that his "freedom" depends upon the whim of hisemployer, who also sits in moral judgment on him and can withdraw his job if he finds that he fallsshort in that respect. Mrs Linde feels proud that by working hard, she was able to support her brothers and mother, and"I was privileged to make the end of my mother's life almost free from care.". Like Torvald, she isdefining freedom in economic terms. But she is operating at a lower economic level than he is. |
His job at thebank is the means by which he will "cut himself free" from the stigma of his "indiscretion" offorgery. The problem with this approach is that his "freedom" depends upon the whim of hisemployer, who also sits in moral judgment on him and can withdraw his job if he finds that he fallsshort in that respect. Mrs Linde feels proud that by working hard, she was able to support her brothers and mother, and"I was privileged to make the end of my mother's life almost free from care.". Like Torvald, she isdefining freedom in economic terms. But she is operating at a lower economic level than he is. Sheis talking of being able to provide the necessities of life, whereas he is talking of the relative luxuryof being free from debt. In Act 1, Nora is delighted that soon she will have paid off her debt to Krogstad and will be "freeGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.from care, quite free from care; to be able to play and romp with the children; to be able to keepthe house beautifully and have everything just as Torvald likes it!". At this point, she defines herfreedom in terms of the very things that as she later realizes restrict her: her role as a submissivewife and mother. By the end of Act 2, Krogstad's letter revealing Nora's debt and forgery of her father's signature issitting in Torvald's letterbox. Nora, who fears yet hopes that Torvald will shield her by taking theentire blame upon himself, means to disappear or commit suicide, thereby saving him fromdisgrace. She tells him: "Then you will be free.". Thus Torvald will maintain his respectability bymeans of Nora's obliterating herself from his world. At the end of the play, Nora has been awakened to Torvald's narrow-mindedness and no longersees freedom in terms of bondage to him or obliteration of herself. On the contrary, she definesfreedom for herself and Torvald as complete independence from each other, as she leaves themarriage to forge a new life for herself: "I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feelyourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on bothsides. "4. |
On the contrary, she definesfreedom for herself and Torvald as complete independence from each other, as she leaves themarriage to forge a new life for herself: "I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feelyourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on bothsides. "4. Compare Torvald s and Nora s attitudes toward money. Torvald and Nora s first conversation establishes Torvald as the member of the household whomakes and controls the money and Nora as the one who spends it. Torvald repeatedly teases Noraabout her spending, and at one point Mrs. Linde points out that Nora was a big spender in heryounger days. These initial comments paint Nora as a shallow woman who is overly concerned with-material delights. Yet Nora s generous tip to the porter in the play s opening scene shows that sheis not a selfish woman. More important, once the secret of Nora s loan is made known to theaudience, we see that Nora s interest in money stems more from her concern for her family swelfare than from petty desires. We realize that the excitement she has expressed over Torvald snew, well-paying job results from the fact that more spending money means she can finally pay offher debt to Krogstad. While Torvald seems less enthralled by money because he doesn t talk about it except to chastiseNora for her spending, he is obsessed with having a beautiful home, including a beautiful wife. Heconsiders these things important to his reputation, and keeping up this reputation requires money. Although Torvald accuses Nora of wasting money, Nora spends her money mostly on worthycauses, whereas Torvald uses his for selfish, shallow purposes.5. Why does Torvald constantly reprimand Nora for her wastefulness and foolishnesswhile simultaneously supporting her behavior? What insight does this contradictiongive us into Torvald and Nora s relationship?Torvald perceives Nora as a foolish woman who is ignorant of the way society works, but he likesNora s foolishness and ignorance because they render her helpless and therefore dependent onhim. It soon becomes clear to us that Nora s dependence, not Torvald s love for Nora as a person,forms the foundation of Torvald s affection for her. In Act One, Torvald teases Nora about wastingmoney but then tries to please her by graciously giving her more. |
What insight does this contradictiongive us into Torvald and Nora s relationship?Torvald perceives Nora as a foolish woman who is ignorant of the way society works, but he likesNora s foolishness and ignorance because they render her helpless and therefore dependent onhim. It soon becomes clear to us that Nora s dependence, not Torvald s love for Nora as a person,forms the foundation of Torvald s affection for her. In Act One, Torvald teases Nora about wastingmoney but then tries to please her by graciously giving her more. Similarly, he points out her faultsbut then says he doesn t want her to change a bit. He clearly enjoys keeping Nora in a positionwhere she cannot function in the world without him, even if it means that she remains foolish. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. In general, Torvald disapproves of any kind of change in Nora s constant, obedient demeanorbecause he needs to control her behavior. When Nora begins to dance the tarantella wildly in ActTwo, he is unsettled. In Act One, Nora says that it would humiliate Torvald if he knew he wassecretly in debt to her for his life, indicating that Torvald wants the power in his marriage to be onesided rather than mutual.6. Compare and contrast Mrs. Linde and Nora at the end of the play. By the end of Act Three, both Nora and Mrs. Linde have entered new phases in their lives. Nora haschosen to abandon her children and her husband because she wants independence from her rolesas mother and wife. In contrast, Mrs. Linde has chosen to abandon her independence to marryKrogstad and take care of his family. She likes having people depend on her, and independencedoes not seem to fulfill her. Despite their apparent opposition, both Nora s and Mrs. Linde sdecisions allow them to fulfill their respective personal desires. They have both chosen their ownfates, freely and without male influence. Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is notas important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves.7. Using specific examples, discuss how Ibsen's "progress from one work to the other" is due to a"perpetual scrutiny of the same general questions regarded from different points of view. "8. Do you feel that Ibsen's drama is "dated"? |
Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is notas important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves.7. Using specific examples, discuss how Ibsen's "progress from one work to the other" is due to a"perpetual scrutiny of the same general questions regarded from different points of view. "8. Do you feel that Ibsen's drama is "dated"? To defend your view, cite dramatic themes in theseplays which you consider to be universal, or limited in scope.9. Show how the first act forewarns the audience of almost all the forthcoming events in the rest ofthe drama.10. Point out some instances where Ibsen is able to "externalize" inner problems by using effectivesymbols.11. At least one character in each play prefers an imaginary view of life to a realistic viewpoint. Withthis in mind, discuss the life-view of Torvald Helmer.12. In what ways does the vocation of Torvald Helmer provide additional insight into his character?13. Devise an alternative ending for A Doll's House, trying not to violate Ibsen's dramatic thesis. Defend either your new conclusion or the inviolability of Ibsen's original ending.14. Explain the symbolic significance of hereditary disease in A Doll's House.15. Do today's women face the same sort of barriers that women did in Nora's time?16. In what ways is Torvald caged by societal expectations? What about the other men in the play?Krogstad? Dr. Rank?17. What is important about the title? Who is the "doll" Ibsen refers to?18. Who is the more significant female character in terms of plot development, Nora or Kristine?Explain your answer.19. Do you think Kristine's decision not to prevent Krogstad from revealing the truth to Torvald is abetrayal of Nora? Does this act ultimately hurt or benefit Nora?20. How does Henrik Ibsen reveal character in A Doll's House? Is Nora a sympathetic character? Didyour opinion of Nora change from the beginning of the play to its conclusion21. Does the play end the way you expected? Do you think this was a happy ending?22. A Doll's House is generally considered a feminist work. Do you agree with this characterization?Why or why not?23. How essential is the setting, both in terms of time period and location? |
A Doll's House is generally considered a feminist work. Do you agree with this characterization?Why or why not?23. How essential is the setting, both in terms of time period and location? Could the play have takenplace anywhere else? Would the final outcome have had the same impact if A Doll's House hadbeen set in the present day? Why or why not? Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.24. Knowing that the plot is based on a series of events that happened to a female friend of Ibsen's,did it bother you that he used Laura Kieler's story without it benefiting her?25. Which actress would you cast as Nora if you were to stage a production of A Doll's House? Whowould play Torvald? Why is the choice of actor important to the role? Explain your choices. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. SAMPLE AND PRACTICE EXCERPTS - A Doll's House Study GuideRead the extract below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks Nora: It s a shame to say that. I do really save all I can. Helmer: laughing That s very true, - all you can. But you can t save anything!Nora: smiling quietly and happily You haven t any idea how many expenses we skylarks andsquirrels have, Torvald. Helmer: You are an odd little soul. Very like your father. You always find some new way of wheedlingmoney out of me, and as soon as you have got it, it seems to melt in your hands. You never know where ithas gone. Still, one must take you as you are. It is in the blood: for indeed it is true that you can inheritthese things, Nora. Nora: Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa s qualities. Helmer: And I would not wish you to be anything but just what you are, my little skylark. But do youknow, it strikes me that you are looking-rather what shall I say- rather uneasy today?Nora: do I?HELMER: You do, really. |
Still, one must take you as you are. It is in the blood: for indeed it is true that you can inheritthese things, Nora. Nora: Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa s qualities. Helmer: And I would not wish you to be anything but just what you are, my little skylark. But do youknow, it strikes me that you are looking-rather what shall I say- rather uneasy today?Nora: do I?HELMER: You do, really. Look straight at me. Nora : looks at him well?Helmer: wagging his finger at her Hasn t Miss Sweet Tooth been breaking rules in town today?Nora: No; what makes you think that?Helmer: Hasn t she paid a visit to the confectioner s?Nora: No, I assure you, TorvaldHelmer: Not been nibbling sweets?Nora: No, certainly not. Helmer: Not even take a bite at a macaroon or two?Nora: going to the table on the right I shouldn t think of going against your wishes. Helmer: No, I am sure of that: besides, you gave me your word- Going up to her Keep your littleChristmas secrets to yourself, my darling. They will be revealed tonight when the Christmas tree is lit, nodoubt. Nora: Did you remember to invite Doctor Rank?Helmer: No. But there is no need; as a matter of course, he will come to dinner with us. However, I willask him when he comes this morning. I have ordered some good wine. Nora, you can t think how I amlooking forward to this evening. Nora: So am I! And how the children will enjoy themselves, Torvald!Helmer: It is splendid to feel that one has a perfectly a safe appointment, and a big enough income. Itis Delightful to think of, isn t it?Nora: It s wonderful! Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. Explain the dramatic irony in this extract 3marks c. Helmer says here it is splendid to feel that one has a perfectly safe appointment . What is hereferring to?d. What issues on money and gender emerge in this extract? 4 marks e. |
What is hereferring to?d. What issues on money and gender emerge in this extract? 4 marks e. Identify and illustrate any two ways the playwright has used language to achieve foregrounding inthis extract. 4 marks f. What do we learn about the character of Nora in this extract. 4 marks g. Imagine you are directing this play. Which quality would you look for in an actor to play the role ofTorvald 2 marks h. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the extract? 3 marks i. Wheedling money out of meii. Confectioner siii. You gave me your word Read the extract and answer the questions that followNora: I didn t find it dull. Helmer: smiling but there was a precious little, result, Nora. Nora: oh, you shouldn t tease me about that again. How could I help the cat s going in and tearingeverything to pieces?Helmer: of course you couldn t, poor little girl. You had the best of intentions to please us all, and that sthe main thing. But it is a good thing that our hard times are over. Nora: yes.it is wonderfulHelmer: this time I needn t sit here and be dull all alone and you needn t to ruin your dear eyes and yourpretty little handsNora: clapping her hands no, Torvald, I needn t any longer, need i! It s a wonderfully lovely to her yousay so! Taking his arm now I will tell you how I have been thinking we ought to arrange things. Torvalds. As soon as Christmas is over a bell rings in the hall. There s the bell. She tidies the room . There ssomeone at the door. What a nuisance!Helmer: if it is a caller, remember I am not at home. Maid: in the doorway a lady to see you ma am. A stranger. Nora: ask her to come in. Maid: to Helmer The Doctor came at the same time, sir. Helmer: did he go straight into my room?Maid: yes, sir. Questionsa. What didn t Nora find dull? 2 marks b. What has happened that has made the couple happy? 2 marks c. |
What didn t Nora find dull? 2 marks b. What has happened that has made the couple happy? 2 marks c. Discuss two themes evident in this extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.d. There s someone at the door. Add a question tag. 1 mark e. Who is the lady who has come to see Nora? Why does she want to see Nora? 4 marks f. How has Torvalds been portrayed in this extract? Write you answer in note form 4 marks g. Comment on the effectiveness of any style in this extract. 2 marks h. Briefly explain what happens after this extract. 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Tease ii. Dull iii. Nuisance .iv. A caller ..Read the extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: oh, yes, that one; but this one is another. I ordered it. Torvald mustn t know about it. Rank: oho! Then that was the great secret. Nora: of course. Just go in to him; he is sitting in the inner room. Keep him as long asRank: Make your mind easy: I won t let him escape goes into the Helmer s room Nora: to the maid and he is standing waiting in the kitchen?Maid: yes, he came up the back stairs. Nora: but didn t you tell him no one was in?Maid: yes, but it was no good. Nora: he won t go away?Maid: No; he says he won t until he has seen you ma am. Nora: well, let him come in- but quietly. You mustn t say anything about it to anyone. It is a surprise to myhusband. Maid: yes, ma am, I quite understand. Exit Nora: this dreadful thing is going to happen! It will happen in spite of me! No, no, no, it can t happen- itshan t happen.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. What is referred to as the it by Nora in the first line? |
No, no, no, it can t happen- itshan t happen.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. What is referred to as the it by Nora in the first line? What does it reveal about the character ofNora? 3 marks c. Explain the use of soliloquy in this extract. 2 marks d. Who is waiting in the Kitchen and why has he come? 3 marks e. This dreadful thing is going to happen. Write in reported speech f. Explain one issue depicted in this extract. 2 marks g. Explain the dreadful thing that Nora fears might happen.h. How is the maid depicted in this extract? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.i. Make your mind easyii. I won t let him escapeiii. It was no goodiv. DreadfulRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Krogstad: Are you sure of that?Mrs. Linde: Quite sure, butKrogstad: with a searching look at her is that what it all means? -. That you want to save your friend atany cost? Tell me frankly. Is that it?Mrs. Linde: Nils, a woman who has once sold herself for another s sake doesn t do it a second Time. Krogstad: I will ask for my letter back. Mrs.Linde: No.no. Krogstad: Yes, of course I will. I will wait here until Helmer comes; I will tell him he must give me myletter back. -. That it only concerns my dismissal- that he is not to read itMrs. Linde: No Nils, you must not recall your letter. Krogstad: But, tell me wasn t it for the very purpose that you asked me to meet you here?Mrs. Linde: In my first moment of fright, it was. But twenty-four hours have elapsed since then, In thattime I have witnessed incredible things in this house. Helmer must know all about it. This unhappy secretmust know all about it. This unhappy secret must be Disclosed; they must have a complete understandingbetween them which is impossible With all this concealment and falsehood going on. Krogstad: Very well, if you take this responsibility. |
Helmer must know all about it. This unhappy secretmust know all about it. This unhappy secret must be Disclosed; they must have a complete understandingbetween them which is impossible With all this concealment and falsehood going on. Krogstad: Very well, if you take this responsibility. But then there is one thing I can do in that Case and Ishall do it once. Mrs.Linde: listening you must be quick and go. The dance is over; we are not safe a moment Longer. Krogstad: I will wait for you below. Mrs.Linde: yes, do. You must see me back to my doorKrogstad: I have never had such an amazing piece of god fortune in my life.a. Explain what has happened before this extract. 2 marks b. Explain why Krogstad says he would ask for his letter back? 3 marks c. Nils, a woman who has once sold herself for another s sake doesn t do it second time . Explainwhat makes Mrs.Linde say this. 3 marks d. Make notes on we what we learn about the character of Mrs.Linde in this extract. 4 marks e. Explain the irony in this extract. 2 marks f. But there is one thing I can do in any case and I shall do it at once. What is that Krogstad doeslater and how does it affect the rest of the play. 4 marksg. I have never had such an amazing piece of good fortune in my life! Rewrite beginning Never h. What piece of good fortune is Krogstad referring to? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in this extract?i. At any costii. Recalliii. ElapsedGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.iv. Incredible thingsRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But it was absolutely necessary that he should not know! My goodness can t you Understand that?It was necessary he should have no idea what a dangerous condition He was in. It was to me that thedoctors came and said that his life was in danger And that the only thing to save him was to live in theSouth. Do you suppose I didn t try?First of all, to get what I wanted as it were for myself? |
I mean, of course, when Torvald is No longer as devoted tome as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting Have paled on him; then it may be a goodthing to have something in the reserve- Breaking off what nonsense! That time will never come. Nowwhat do you think I am of No use? I can tell you, too, that this affair has caused me a lot of worry. It hasbeen by No means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. I may tell you that there Issomething that is called, in business, quarterly interest and another thing called?Payment in installments and it is always dreadfully difficult to manage them. I have had To save a littlehere and there, where I could, you understand. I have not been able to Put aside much from housekeepingmoney for Torvald must have a good table. I Couldn t let my children be shabbily dressed: I have feltobliged got use up all he Gave me for them, the sweet little darlings.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. State and explain any two aspects of style used in this extract. 4 marks c. In about 35 words, summarize Nora s reasons for not revealing the secret to Torvald. 4 marks d. What is the attitude of Mrs.Linde towards Nora in this extract 3 marks e. Explain two themes evident in this extract. 4 marks f. Comment on the character of Nora in this extract. 2 marks g. Explain the meaning of the following words. 4 marks i. Indulgentii. To let him into the secretiii. Put asideiv. CapricesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Mrs. Linde: is Doctor Rank a man of means?Nora: yes, he is. Mrs. Linde: and has no one to provide for?Nora: no, no one: butMrs. Linde: and comes her every dayNora: yes, I told you so. Mrs. Linde: but how can this well-bred man be so tactless?Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde: Don t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don t guess who lent you the two? |
Linde: but how can this well-bred man be so tactless?Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde: Don t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don t guess who lent you the two? Hundred andfifty pounds?Nora: are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing! A friend of ours who Comes hereevery day! Do you realize what a horribly painful position that would? Be?Mrs. Linde: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. Besides, he hadno money to lend then: he came into his money afterwards. Mrs. Linde: well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora. Nora: no, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank. Although I am quite sure That if Ihad asked him. Mrs. Linde: but of course, you won t.Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. But I am quite Sure that if Itold Doctor RankMrs. Linde: behind your husband s back. Nora: I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must make anend of it with him. Mrs.Linde: yes, that is what I told you yesterday, butNora: walking up and down a man can put a Thing like that straight much easier than a womanMrs. Linde: One s husband, yes. Nora: nonsense! Standing still when you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don t you?Mrs. Linde: Yes, as a matter of course. Nora: and can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up- the nasty dirty paper!Mrs. Linde: looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly Nora, you are Concealingsomething from me. Nora: Do I look as if I were?Mrs. Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what s it?a. What happens immediately after this extract? 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract? 4 marks c. Explain the use of any two dramatic techniques in this extract. 4 marks d. |
What happens immediately after this extract? 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract? 4 marks c. Explain the use of any two dramatic techniques in this extract. 4 marks d. Linde is said to be laying down her sewing in this extract. What was she sewing and how isrelevant to the events in this play. 3 marks e. Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Rewrite as an interrogative. 1mark f. What is Nora concealing from Mrs.Linde? Explain what happens when Mrs.Linde learns of it later inthis extract. 3 marks g. Give the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract.i. A man of meansii. Prevaricateiii. I must make an end of it.iv. ConcealingRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: I don t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human Being, just asyou are- or at all events, that I must try and became one. I know quite Well, Torvald that most peoplewould think you right and that views of that kind are to be Found in books. I must think over things formyself and get to understand them. Helmer: can you not understand your place in your own home? Have you not any reliable guide in suchmatters as that? -. Have you known religion?Nora: I am afraid, Torvald, I do not exactly what religion is. Helmer: What are you saying?Nora: I know nothing but what the clergyman said when I went to be confirmed. He told us that religionwas this and that, and the other. When I am away from all this, and I am alone, I will look Into the mattertoo. I will see if what the clergyman said is true, or at all events if it is True for me. Helmer: This is unheard of in a girl of your age! But if religion cannot lead you alright, let me try Andawaken your conscience. I suppose you have some moral sense? Or-answer me- Am I to think you havenone?Nora: I assure you, Torvald that is not an easy question to answer. I really don t know. The thing Perplexesme all together. I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light. |
I really don t know. The thing Perplexesme all together. I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light. I Am learning, too, that thelaw is quite another thing from what I suppose; but I find it Quite impossible to convince myself that thelaw is right. According to it, a woman Has no right to spare her old dying father, or to save her husband slife. I can t believe That. Helmer: you talk like a child. You don t understand the conditions of the world in which you live. Nora: No, I don t. But now I am going to try. I am going to see if I can make out who is right, the World orI.a. Recount the circumstances leading to the events in this extract. 5 marks b. What is it that Nora doesn t believe any longer? 2 marks c. How is Torvald depicted in this extract. 4 marks d. From elsewhere in the play, how is Nora s character portrayed in a different way from the way sheis portrayed in this extract. 2 marks e. Discuss any concern addressed in this extract. 2 marks f. Why does Helmer ask Nora if she has no religion? 2 marks g. Explain the imagery in this extract. 2 marks h. Describe the mood in this extract. 2 marks i. What is the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.i. I am a reasonable beingii. Clergymaniii. Conscienceiv. PerplexesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But you must believe me, Mr.Krogstad: it is not in my power to help you at all. Krogstad: Then it is because you haven t the will; but I have the means to compel you. Nora: You don t mean that you will tell my husband that I owe you money?Krogstad: Hm-suppose I were to tell him?Nora: it would be perfectly infamous of you. Sobbing to think of his learning my secret which Has beenmy joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way-that he should learn it from you! |
Conscienceiv. PerplexesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But you must believe me, Mr.Krogstad: it is not in my power to help you at all. Krogstad: Then it is because you haven t the will; but I have the means to compel you. Nora: You don t mean that you will tell my husband that I owe you money?Krogstad: Hm-suppose I were to tell him?Nora: it would be perfectly infamous of you. Sobbing to think of his learning my secret which Has beenmy joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way-that he should learn it from you! And it would put me in ahorribly disagreeable positionKrogstad: only disagreeable?Nora: impetuously well, do it then!-and it will be the worse for you. My husband will see for Himself whata blackguard you are, and you certainly won t keep your post then. Krogstad: I asked you if it was only a disagreeable scene at home you were afraid of. Nora: If my husband does get to know of it, of course he will at once pay you what is still owing You andwe shall have nothing more to do with you. Krogstad: coming a step nearer listen to me, Mrs Helmer. Either you have a bad memory or You knowvery little of business. I shall be obliged to remind you of a few details. Nora: what do you mean?a. It is not in my power to help you at all how is this statement ironic considering earlier events inthis play. 2 marks b. Explain why Krogstad wants Nora to help him 3 marks c. Why has Nora s secret been her joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way? 4 marks d. I asked you if it was only a disagreeable scene at home that you were afraid of? Rewrite in directspeech.e. Explain any one theme evident in this extract 3 marks f. What is Nora s attitude towards Krogstad in this extract? 3 marks g. Discuss one character trait for each of the following. 4 marks h. Krogstadi. Noraj. Krogstad tells Nora the he shall be obliged to remind her of a few details. Briefly explain thesedetails. 3 marks k. |
Noraj. Krogstad tells Nora the he shall be obliged to remind her of a few details. Briefly explain thesedetails. 3 marks k. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Compelii. Infamousiii. Disagreeableiv. BlackguardRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Mrs. Linde: Nora-it was Krogstad who lent you the money! Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Nora: Yes, and now Torvald will know about it. Mrs.Linde: Believe me, Nora, that s the best thing for both of you. Nora: you don t know all. I forged a name. Mrs.Linde: Good heavens!Nora: I only want to say this to you, Christine- you must be my witnessMrs. Linde: Your witness? What do you mean? What am I to-?Nora: if I should go out of my mind and it might easily happenMrs. Linde: Nora!Nora: or anything else should happen to me anything, for instance, that prevent my being HereMrs. Linde: Nora! Nora! You are quite out of your mind. Nora: and if it should happen that there was someone who wanted to take all the responsibility, all theblame, you understandMrs. Linde: Yes, yes-but how can you suppose-?Nora: Then you must be my witness, that is not true Christine. I am in my right senses now, and Now I tellyou no one else has known anything about it; I and I alone, did the whole thing. Remember that. Mrs. Linde: I will, indeed. But I don t understand all this. Nora: how should you understand it? A wonderful thing is going to happen.a. Briefly explain what has just happened before this extract. 3 marks b. Believe me Nora, that s the best thing for both of you. From elsewhere in the play, which reasonsdoes mrs. Linde give to support what he says now? 3 marks c. Explain the dominant theme in this extract 3 marks d. Explain what tone would be appropriate in reading Nora s parts in this extract. 2 marks e. From this extract, how has Nora violated social ethics? 2 marks f. Nora says a wonderful thing is going to happen. |
Explain what tone would be appropriate in reading Nora s parts in this extract. 2 marks e. From this extract, how has Nora violated social ethics? 2 marks f. Nora says a wonderful thing is going to happen. From the rest of the play, explain what she meansby that? 3 marks g. Discuss one aspect of style in this extract. 2 marks h. What do we learn about the character of Mrs.Linde in this context. 2 marks i. I and I alone did the whole thing Rewrite beginning The whole thing j. Explain the meaning of the following expression s as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Forgedii. Go out of my mindiii. Prevent my being hereiv. Right sensesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Helmer: miserable creature- what have you done?Nora: let me go. You shall not suffer for my sake. You shall not take it upon yourself. Helmer: No tragic airs, please. Locks the hall door here you shall stay and give me explanation. Do youunderstand what you have done? Answer me! Do you understand what you? NHave done? Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Nora : looks steadily at him and says with a growing look of coldness in her face yes now I am Beginningto understand thoroughly. Helmer: walking about the room what a horrible awakening! All these years- she who was my Joy andpride- a hypocrite, a liar-worse, worse a criminal. The unutterable ugliness Of it all- For shame! Nora issilent and looks steadily at him. He stops in front of her I ought to have suspected something of that sortwould happen. I ought to have seen it. All your father s want of principle has come out in you. No religion,no morality, no sense of Duty- how I am punished for having winked at what he did! I did it for your sake,and this is How you repay me. Nora: yes, that s just it. Helmer: Now you have destroyed all my happiness. You have ruined all my future. It is horrible To thinkof! I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what he likes with me, Ask anything he likes ofme, give me any orders he pleases- I dare not refuse. |
You have ruined all my future. It is horrible To thinkof! I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what he likes with me, Ask anything he likes ofme, give me any orders he pleases- I dare not refuse. And I Must sink to such miserable depths because ofa thoughtless woman. Nora: when I am out of the way, you will be free.a. What has happened before this extract 2 marks b. Explain what Nora means by saying you shall not suffer for my sake 3 marks c. Describe Helmer s change of attitude towards Nora. 3 marks d. Describe two character traits of Krogstad from this extract 4 marks e. Explain two recurring ideas in this extract 4 marks f. Explain the use of satire in this extract. 2 marks g. When I am out of the way, you will be free. Give two possible meanings of Nora s wordsconsidering what happens later in the play. 2 marks h. Here you shall stay and give me an explanation. Rewrite beginning You.... i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the excerpt. 4 marks i. Take it upon yourselfii. No tragic airsiii. Your father s want of principleiv. Unscrupulous manRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Helmer: standing at the open door . Yes, do. Try and calm yourself, and make your mind easy again, myfrightened little singing bird. Be at rest, and feel secure; I have broad wings to shelter you under. Walksup and down by the door how warm and cozy our home is, Nora. Here is The shelter for you; here I willprotect you like a hunted dove that I have saved from A hawk s claws; I will bring peace to your poorbeating heart. It will come, little by Little, Nora, believe me. Tomorrow morning you will look upon itdifferently; soon Everything will be just as it was before. Very soon you won t need me to assure You that Ihave forgiven you; you will yourself feel the certainty that I have done so. Can You suppose I should everthink of such thing as repudiating you, or even reproaching You? You have no idea what a true man sheart is like, Nora. |
Very soon you won t need me to assure You that Ihave forgiven you; you will yourself feel the certainty that I have done so. Can You suppose I should everthink of such thing as repudiating you, or even reproaching You? You have no idea what a true man sheart is like, Nora. There is something so Indescribably sweet and satisfying, to a man, in the knowledgethat he has forgiven his Wife- forgiven her freely, and with all his heart. It seems as if that had made her,as it Doubly his own; and she has in a way become both wife and child to him. So you shall Be for me afterthis, my little scared helpless darling. Have no anxiety about anything, Nora; Only be frank and open withme, and I will serve as will and conscience both to you- what Is this? Not gone to bed? Have you changedyour things?Nora: in everyday dress yes, Torvald, I have changed my things now. Helmer: But what for? -. So late as this. Nora: I shall not sleep tonight. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Helmer: But, my dear NoraNora: looking at her watch it is not so very late. Sit down here, Torvald. You and I have so much to sayto one another. She sits down at one side of the table Helmer: Nora-what s this? -. This cold, set face?Nora: sit down. It will take some time: I have a lot to talk over with you. Helmer: sits down at the opposite side of the table you alarm me, Nora! And I don t understand You. Nora: no, that is just it. You don t understand me, and I have never understood you either before tonight. No, you mustn t interrupt me. You must simply listen to what I say. Torvald, this is settling of accounts. Helmer: what do you mean by that?a. Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4 marks b. How is the character of Helmer brought out in this excerpt? 4 marks c. Comment on the use of imagery in this extract? 4 marks d. What are the two main issues of concern that are addressed in this extract 4 marks e. Describe the tone of Torvald in his first line? |
Comment on the use of imagery in this extract? 4 marks d. What are the two main issues of concern that are addressed in this extract 4 marks e. Describe the tone of Torvald in his first line? 2 marks f. I shall not sleep tonight. Rewrite in the affirmative. 1 mark g. Why is Nora in everyday dress? 2 marks h. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in excerpt 4 marks i. Repudiatingii. Reproachingiii. Indescribablyiv. AccountsRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: yes, tremendous! A barrister s profession is such an uncertain thing, especially if he won t Unsavorycases; and naturally Torvald has been willing to do that, and I quite agree with Him. You may imagine howpleased we are! He is to take up his work in the bank at the New Year. And then he will have a big salaryand lots of commissions. For the future we Can live quite differently- we can do just as we like. I feel sorelieved and happy, Christine! It will be splendid to have heaps of money and not need to have anyanxiety, Won t it?Mrs. Linde: Yes, anyhow I think it would be delightful to have what one needs. Nora: No, not only what one needs, but heaps and heaps of money. Mrs.Linde: smiling Nora. Nora, haven t you learned sense yet? In our schooldays you were a Greatspendthrift. Nora: laughing yes, that is what Torvalds says now. Wags her finger at her but Nora, Nora is Not sosilly as you think. We have not been in a position for me to waste money. We have Both had to work. Mrs.Linde: You too?Nora: yes; odds and ends, needlework, crotchetwork, embroidery and that kind of thing dropping Hervoice and other things as well. You know Torvald left his office when we were Married? There was noprospect of promotion there, and he had to try and earn more than Before. But during the first year heoverworked himself dreadfully. |
You know Torvald left his office when we were Married? There was noprospect of promotion there, and he had to try and earn more than Before. But during the first year heoverworked himself dreadfully. You see he had to Make money every way he could, and he worked earlyand late; but he couldn t stand and Fell dreadfully ill, and the doctors said it was necessary for him to gosouth.a. Explain what happens after this extract. 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Identify and illustrate two character traits of Nora and comment on them 4 marks c. Identify two aspects of style in this excerpt and comment on their effectiveness. 4 marks d. Explain two thematic concerns that are addressed in this extract. 4 marks e. In this extract, Torvalds is portrayed as overworking. Where else is portrayed in a similar way? 2marks f. What was Torvald s reaction when Nora told him he needed to go south for treatment? 2 marks g. There was no prospect of promotion there rewrite adding a question tag. 1 mark h. Nora says Torvald has been calling her spendthrift. Give two instances where Torvald referred toher as a spendthrift? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Barristerii. Unsavouryiii. Prospectiv. DreadfullyRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: yes, you could-couldn t you?Helmer: And I hear he is a good worker too. But I knew him when were boys. It was one of those Harshfriendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife I may as well tell you plainly, We were once on veryintimate terms with one another. But this tactless fellow lays no Restraint on himself when other peopleare present. On the contrary, he thinks it gives Him the right to adopt a familiar one with me and everyminute it is I say, Helmer, Old Fellow and that sort of thing I assure you it is extremely painful for me. Hewould make My position at the bank intolerable. Nora: Torvald, I don t believe you mean that. Helmer: Don t you? |
But this tactless fellow lays no Restraint on himself when other peopleare present. On the contrary, he thinks it gives Him the right to adopt a familiar one with me and everyminute it is I say, Helmer, Old Fellow and that sort of thing I assure you it is extremely painful for me. Hewould make My position at the bank intolerable. Nora: Torvald, I don t believe you mean that. Helmer: Don t you? Why not?Nora: because it is such a narrow minded way of looking at things. Helmer: What are you saying? Narrow-minded? Do you think I am narrowing minded?Nora: no, just the opposite dear-and it is exactly for that reason. Helmer: It is the same thing. You say my point of view is narrow-minded, so I must Be so too. Narrow0minded! Very well- I must put an end to this. Goes to the hall and calls Helen!Nora: what are you going to do?Helmer: looking among his papers settle it. Enter MAID look here; take this letter and go Downstairswith it at once. Find a messenger and tell him to deliver it, and be quick. The address is on it, here is themoney. Maid: very well, sir. Exit with the letter Helmer: putting his papers together now then, little misses Obstinate. Nora: breathlessly Torvald- what was that letter?Helmer: Krogstad s dismissal. Nora: call her back, Torvald. There is still time. Oh Torvald, call her back! Do it for my sake- for Your ownsake- for the children s sake! Do you hear me Torvald? Call her back. You don t Know what that letter willbring upon us. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Helmer: It s too late. Nora: Yes, it s too late. Helmer: My dear Nora, I can forgive the anxiety you are in, although really it is an insult to me. It isindeed. Isn t it an insult to think that I should be afraid of starving a quill s driver vengeance? But I forgiveyou nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness to your great love for me. |
It isindeed. Isn t it an insult to think that I should be afraid of starving a quill s driver vengeance?But I forgiveyou nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness to your great love for me. Takes her in his arms .And that it should be, my own darling Nora. Come what will, you may be sure that I shall have bothcourage and strength if they may be needed. You will see I am a man enough to take everything uponmyself.a. Explain what happens after this extract. 3 marks b.Comment on two issues addressed in the text. 4 marks c.State and explain the character trait for each of the two characters in this extract. 4 marks i.Torvaldii. Krogstadd. Why does Nora want the maid to be called back? 3 marks e.Identify two literary strategies used in this extract 4 marks f.Referring to other parts of the text, why can t Torvald work with Krogstad? 2 marks g.Because it is such a narrow minded way of looking at things rewrite using narrow mindedly 1mark h.Explain the meaning of the following words as used in this extract. 4 marks i.Intolerableii. Narrow-mindediii. Obstinateiv.vengeancePowered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org. |
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The River and the SourceQ1. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. At first light, as was her wont- for she was an early riser, she woke the entire village with wails and screams. People rushed out of their houses to the chief s homestead thinking that it was the chief or his son who had died, for either case it would have been Nyar Yimbo s duty to raise the alarm. When a good sized crowd had gathered, she stood just outside her house and spoke with a loud voice. I Akoko Obanda Nyar Yimbo daughter of the people of Yimbo came to the homestead of Owour Kembo, chief, as a pure girl nineteen seasons old. In all that time I was taught nothing but the ways of Chik and how to conduct myself as a woman of impeccable birth. Never in all that time did my mother or my father take me out in the dark for the purpose of showing me how to cast spells or to brew love potions to snare the hearts of me. I was taught that the way to keep a man was by the work of my hands and the words of my mouth. Obanda my granduncle was a great healer, after whom many children are named. He was known to harm no man and frequently sent off those who sought trouble for others with a flea in their ear. Has anyone ever seen me gossiping with other women at the water hole? Do I always not rise early to till my lands? Have I ever begged for food from you my mother-in-law as all your daughters-in-law do? Do I not always have enough to eat and more left over to barter in exchange for cattle, goats and sheep? Indeed the size of the herds had become quite impressive . Children are a gift from Were both to the deserving and undeserving. Do not even murderers, witches and sluggards who cannot even feed themselves have children? Should I spit in the eyes of Were like a snake and deny that he has given me children? Were creates a child in its mother s womb in secret, in his own time and at his own evolution. I have not stood in the way of my husband and other women. He is the chief and I cannot order him either to marry or not to marry. |
Were creates a child in its mother s womb in secret, in his own time and at his own evolution. I have not stood in the way of my husband and other women. He is the chief and I cannot order him either to marry or not to marry. Much has been said by the daughter of the people of Asembo nyar Asembo and her son Otieno about the thirty head of cattle that were paid to my father as a bride price. It causes them much bitterness that I have not borne thirty children in exchange for those cattle. Indeed my continued presence here is bitter aloes to them. Therefore I shall lift their gloom and suffering and depart from here to go back to my father s house. Be it known that my father was a wealthy man before receiving those cattle and would have remained wealthy without them. For none of my twenty- one brothers is wifeless. Be it noted also that the wealth I have created in this home is more than double the number paid for me. This everyone knows. Therefore when I reach home, I shall request the council of Jodongo to convene proceedings for a separation. My people will give back your cattle and you will give me back mine. A Explain what happens just before the extract. 3 marks b Identify one theme that is addressed in this excerpt. 2 marks c Identify and illustrate two features of style used in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate three character traits of Akoko as brought in the extract. 6 marks e Comment on the view that this society holds about a married woman. 2 marks f Explain the meaning of the following phrase as used raise the alarm 1 mark g Children are a gift from were both to the deserving and the undeserving. |
Religion Akoko believes in were- children are a gift from Were and created them in secret. 3. Traditions naming of a children; Obanda my granduncle was a great healer,after whom many children are named. C Rhetorical questions Has anyone ever seen me gossiping with other women at the water hole? Use of local language- Were chik children are brought up in the way of chik1 mark for identification1 mark for illustration d 1. Hardworking determinedShe tills her land and has enough to eat and barter2. Impulsive rash reckless-when she learns about the accusation from the mother in law she wails and people gather. She does not think about the results of her action. 3. Religious- she strongly believes that children are a gift from Were- god. E - Women are viewed as a source of wealth. Akoko says that thirty head of cattle waspaid as bride price. -. Women are supposed to bear as many children as possible as long as bride price was paid for them 1 mark each f Attract attention g Are children a gift from Were both to the deserving and undeserving? H Owour Kembo- treats Akoko as a queen 1 markOtieno treats his wives like sluts1 mark i -Akoko leaves her matrimonial home. -. The children protest but she orders them to go back and wait their father s return. -. When Owour Kembo comes and gets the story, he almost strikes his mother and throttles his brother half to death.1 markQ2. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She means everything to me . She looked at him steadily for a little while. So do you -though I am beginning to think it s a waste of time. When are you going to propose if at all?. We ve known each other for six years. Six years? What I don t have by now I ll never get. I am twenty six years old and you are looking at the finished product. And I am tired of being asked when I will bring home the man from Ruguru- meaning the man from the west as my relatives refer to you . You do not mean it, don t you? |
I am twenty six years old and you are looking at the finished product. And I am tired of being asked when I will bring home the man from Ruguru- meaning the man from the west as my relatives refer to you . You do not mean it, don t you? It is not brain fever due to overwork and lack of sleep, is it? He said it half in rest, half in earnest. You really are too much, she said getting up. Come on! Do have a sense of humor. It isn t every day a girl proposes to me. As a matter of fact this is the first time so forgive me if don t quite know what to say. But you know there s never been anyone else since I met you. To heal with it, since we are in the age of equality, why don t I just say that there s never been anyone else? The answer is yes I ll marry you. Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us . You are really a comedian, you know. What are you still doing here- an underpaid intern? Your should be out there earning your millions with bill Cosby and the rest . This was how there conversation always ended. Two strong wills pitted against each other. She wondered if she was taking on more than she could manage. But he had a power over her- which even he did not know. There was no one else, there could be still she was piqued by him. Point taken. But I am dead serious. You can tell your mum that I ll over pay my courtesy call as soon as this internship business is over. My intentions towards her daughter have always been good even if I am not a son of Mumbi and Gikuyu- the founders of your great tribe . The alarm rang and cut him short. Yak! I ve got to run, honey. I have gallonfuls of blood testing yet to be done. I ll just walk you to the bus stop and then get on with the job at hand. He grubbed his coat and opened the door. She understood. After all, she herself was an intern and at the mercy of the clock and the back and call of others. It was one hell of a life and once heel of a courtship. Why couldn t she fall in love with an ordinary guy who worked ordinary hours? One doctor in the house was than enough. She wondered if the marriage would survive the onslaught of medicine. |
4 marks e Which trait of character is shared by both Aoro and Wandia in this excerpt? 3 marks f Illustrate any two features of style used in the excerpt. 2 marks g Where do Aoro and Wandia meet for the first time in the story? 1 mark h There s never been anyone else since I met you Beginning: Never . 1 mark Answers a BeforeWandia has time off from Machakos Hospital to go and see her mother. On her way to Muranga she stops by to see Aoro her boyfriend in Nairobi. 2 marks AfterWandia meets her mother in Hospital she also visits her sister and spends the night there. Her intended marriage to Aoro is discussed by both her sister and mother. 2 marks b Change 1 mark - Wandia proposes to Aoro, a deviation from the norm since men normally propose to women 1 mark . C ii Wandia s mother. 1 mark ii Because of worry, overwork and lately diabetes. 1 mark iii She is mature and ready for marriage. She does not require any more time to develop. 1 mark d -they have no time to rest or eat. -they have no time for social life-they have no sleep and are overworked. -. They interact with rude and uncompromising consultants.4 x1 4 marks e Both are loving caring 2 marks-Wandia proposes to Aoro-Aoro confesses to Wandia 1 Identification -2Illustration -1 f Direct address she means everything to me Humour I ll marry you. Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us. Rhetorical question- why couldn t she fall in love?2 marks g At the university of Nairobi as they pursue medicine1 mark h Never has there been anyone else1 markQ3. |
Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us. Rhetorical question- why couldn t she fall in love?2 marks g At the university of Nairobi as they pursue medicine1 mark h Never has there been anyone else1 markQ3. Read the following extract and answer the questions that followOdero looked confused for a moment, having expected a spirited fight to reduce the number to at least twenty head. However, he was not a great Chief for nothing. He rose beautifully to the occasion. After all style had to be met with style, Nyadhi with Nyadhi Ayie, I have accepted your suit. May the young girl be called so that people of Sakwa may see what a jewel we are giving them. Giving us! Thought Otieno in annoyance. At this rate there will be no cattle left for me pay bride price with. In a little while Akoko walked in, in the company of her mother. Traditionally the girl at this point should have been the picture of demure shyness, her eyes fixed firmly on the floor, her hands held together in front of her mouth. Not Akoko. She walked in, steps measured, head held high, hands at her sides. Her head swiveled around a bit and then her gaze rested on Owuor. Let him see what he was getting. What a brazen lass, thought Otieno. Thirty head indeed! Owour experienced an indescribable sensation. What happened, of course was that he had fallen deeply and irrevocably in love. Since that was not considered particularly important for a successful marriage, he did not understand or appreciate what was happening to him and that it would change his entire life and outlook. She turned and left the room. Her mother remained for the rest of the ceremony. People of Sakwa, continued Aloo, We are pleased that we have reached an understanding. We hope that a friendship will spring up between us now and into posterity. Let us pour more libation to Were and drink more kong o to gladden our hearts. Mother of Akoko, please bring us some food. The feasting went on into the late afternoon until about the tenth hour. Then the suitors had to leave, for chick did not allow them to spend the night. |
Let us pour more libation to Were and drink more kong o to gladden our hearts. Mother of Akoko, please bring us some food. The feasting went on into the late afternoon until about the tenth hour. Then the suitors had to leave, for chick did not allow them to spend the night. Questions a Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4mks b What were chief Odero s expections after fixing the bride price at thirty head? 2mks c Why is Otieno disappointed? 2mks d Explain what Otieno does later in the novel as a sign of dislike for Akoko. 4mks e Explain the meaning of the following words as used in passage i Demure ii Brazen lass f Change the following into a question 1mk What a braze lass g Describe any two aspects of tradition evident in the excerpt. 2mks h Describe Otieno s character as depicted in the extract. 4mks i Examine two aspects of style and their effects. 4mks Answers a Before- The Jodongo had been outside consulting on how much to demand as bride price. -. They have come back into the hut. After- The people of Sakwa bring the bride price- Akoko is married off after the traditional mock fight b He thought the suitors would request to have it reduced. It wasn t to be c He did not expect the bride price to be fixed at thirty heads as this would mean there will be no more cattle to pay bride price for his own wives d Complains as does his mother about Akoko s inability to have many children. He takes away Akoko s wealth. |
After- The people of Sakwa bring the bride price- Akoko is married off after the traditional mock fight b He thought the suitors would request to have it reduced. It wasn t to be c He did not expect the bride price to be fixed at thirty heads as this would mean there will be no more cattle to pay bride price for his own wives d Complains as does his mother about Akoko s inability to have many children. He takes away Akoko s wealth. He is not willing to hand over the chieftaincy to Akoko s grandchild e i Modest ii A girl who is shameless f Is she not a brazen lass? G Tradition the behaviour of girls before their suitors they should be shy, their eyes on the ground hands at their mouthsSuitors cannot spend the night at their in-laws h Selfish wants Akoko s bride price reduced so as to benefit at this rate there will be no cattle left to pay bride price with Sarcastic says Thirty head indeed. As he does not approve of Akoko s behaviour 4mks i - Metaphor Jewel refers to Akoko she is precious her beauty makes her extremely valuable as a jewel- Local dialect Kong o and Were - the local words give the story local flavorQ4. Read t he following extract and answer the question that followVera did not want to be held, and the big flashing eyes on her skinny face were restless and tempestuous. Even adults were a little afraid of her. She however had one saving grace; her capacity for love. Hers was and would remain a passionate nature. She took nothing for granted. She was completely loyal and from an early age her sister was the object of love and protection. It was her business to see to it that Becky was happy and had everything she needed. She was willing and ready to do battle with anyone who crossed Becky s path and she was a fearless fighter although tears were ready to fall at the slightest provocation. Once when she was about five, she almost tore a playmate apart before anyone realized what was happening because she was screaming at the top of her lungs while pummeling him. The boy remained mute and shocked and did not or could not utter a sound. |
There was suspicion everywhere -white against black and black against white .the kikuyu especially suffered greatly- and could be shot ,maimed, killed or translocated at a moment s notice. They returned atrocity for atrocity and blood flowed- both black and white. Mark was very lonely without his wife and children. He particularly missed little Vera s constant chatter which he had found so irritating before. She had been tireless and irrepressible, but now he would have given anything to hear her say: Father why is mother s stomach so big? A Place the extract in its immediate context.4 marks b Characterize Vera according to the extract.4 marks c Identify and illustrate two features of style employed in the extract.4 marks d What are some of the themes brought out in the extract? 6 marks e In a paragraph of not more than 20 words give the effects of war as seen in the extract.4 marksRough draft Fair copy f Mark is said to have been lonely. This loneliness leads to something. Briefly say whathappens.3 marks Q5. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. Let them show that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call a home. They trooped back into the hut and the negotiations began in earnest. Brother, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to Yimbo. It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughters and we yours. We are therefore more than neighbours, we have great wat between us of the intermingling of blood though this has not occurred between our two lines so there is no danger of brother marrying sister- a great taboo. |
Brother, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to Yimbo. It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughters and we yours. We are therefore more than neighbours, we have great wat between us of the intermingling of blood though this has not occurred between our two lines so there is no danger of brother marrying sister- a great taboo. Since you are our brothers, we will not make things difficult for you. Here he stopped to take a sip of Kong o and you could have heard the ants talk, so great was the silence. However, nobody was fooled by his sweet words. He continued, enjoying immensely the tension he was creating. Our daughter, Adoyo Obanda is a great beauty whose assets have been praised and sung by many a nyatiti singer from here to Chumbu Kombit, from Sakwa to Loka Nam. She is as fleet as a gazelle and her flying feet have been incorporated into the saying of our village so that mothers sending their daughters on errand tell them to run like Adoyo of the flying feet. She has been carefully brought up and has been taught all the requirements of chik. She is a very apt pupil, and will therefore not bring shame and ruin to her husband by improper conduct. Her antecedents are peerless for she can trace her bloodline clear to Ramogi our great father and her blood is pure for we have always taken care to marry correctly. She is also the eldest daughter of our great chief, a man whose fame is known throughout this land. After careful consultation, we have therefore decided that thirty head of cattle should be the proper bride price. Was that an inaudible gasp from someone at the back? Chief Owour Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A State what happens just before and after this extract. 4 marks b What is the importance of this ceremony? 3 marks c Identify and illustrate two themes brought out in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate 3 features of style used in the extract. |
Chief Owour Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A State what happens just before and after this extract. 4 marks b What is the importance of this ceremony? 3 marks c Identify and illustrate two themes brought out in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate 3 features of style used in the extract. 3 marks e With illustrations, cite two character traits of Akoko as evidenced in the extract. 4 marks f We have therefore decided that thirty head of cattle should be proper bride price. Rewrite the statement in indirect speech 1 mark g Let them show that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call a home. Who says this and what aspect of his her character is brought out in the statement? 2 marks h However, nobody was fooled by his sweet words. Change into active voice 1 mark i What was Otieno s reaction about the bride prize? 3 marks Answers a Before- Akoko s marriage negotiations are going on. -Chief Odero Gogni calls the council Jodongo outside for consultation. -. He had already sent away twelve suitors who wanted a hand in marriage for his eldest daughter. -. He liked this particular suitor but wants to trim their arrogance. -. Sets bride price at thirty heads of cattle.2 marksAfter- The suitors request to be allowed to consult. -. Watching what was going on from her mothers kitchen. Akoko is resignedto remaining in her father s home. -. The suitors especially Otieno Kembo argue against the high bride price. -Owour Kembo accepts the dowry asked for without bargaining. 2 marks b - the marriage was to portray the great friendship between the two parties involved inthe case of Sakwa and Yimbo. |
- the suitors especially Otieno Kembo argue against the high bride price. -Owour Kembo accepts the dowry asked for without bargaining. 2 marks b - the marriage was to portray the great friendship between the two parties involved inthe case of Sakwa and Yimbo. -. Intermarriage was to lead to a cordial relationship. -. Customarily, good neighborliness was to be fostered through marriage. 3 marks c TraditionMarriage institution was core in the people s lives. Negotiations and dowry payments was necessary before marriage took place. Love and marriageLove wasn t a necessary ingredient for marriage to take place. A girl married the man of her fathers choice. 4 marks d simile she is as fleet as a gazelle. Personification you could have heard the ants talk. Metaphor her flying fleet. Local language wat dak nyatiti kongo Any three 3 marks e fast swift she is as fleet as a gazelle. Apt she is apt pupilPure her antecedents are peerless can trade her bloodline Her blood is pure. Popular have been praised by many singers4 marks f They said that it had therefore been decided that thirty head of cattle should be theproper bride prize. G chief Odero GogriProud egoistic- Sets high expectations for his visitors. -. Refers to their home as wasteland. Loving caring-wants to ensure his daughter would be comfortable when she gets married. 2 marks h - we were however not fooled by his sweet words.2 marks i - says thirty heads was enough to marry three wives. -. Says women are all the same. -. Suggests that they should get of there. 3 marksQ6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She felt the weight of injustice that women have felt since time immemorial in her male dominated world. |
3 marksQ6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She felt the weight of injustice that women have felt since time immemorial in her male dominated world. Even a half- wit like her brother-in law could rob her of her hard earned wealth, and her grandson of his rightful position as the chief, for in all truth Otieno should have held the chief s stool only until the infant Owour came of age, but it was now clear he had no intention of ever giving up the chiefdom and after his death, his numerous sons would make sure that it stayed in the family. Owour would be outnumbered practically by infinity to one. As it was, his grandmother feared for his life and watched him like a hawk. It was disquieting to have all one s egg in this one tiny frail basket. After pondering over her predicament at length Akoko decided to make contact with the sirikal and seek their intervention. The first thing she did was to remove her two year old grandson and take him back to her brother, Oloo in Yimbo. His mother had meanwhile married one of the numerous cousins. In any case she was not the sort of woman to fight for her rights, leave alone her sons s. All she wanted was a husband and some security, and who could blame her? After all not everybody could be like Akoko. Before she left she went to see her daughter Nyabera who was in mourning again having lost both her sons to a ferocious outbreak of measles which had raged through her village during the last harvest. She was pregnant again but so downcast and depressed that she stayed in her house, rarely going out and hardly eating. She needed help and her mother decided to spend some time with her before leaving. She found her daughter thin to the point of emaciation with her belly sticking out before her like an appendage. When she saw her mother still unbent and uncowed by suffering, looking like a woman half her age, she just broke down and wept in her arms as if she was a little girl again. Cry my child, for one does not bury a child without burying a apart of one s soul with it. It is good to cry for who can comprehend the ways of Were? It is for us men to wash away our painful confusion with tears and then to carry on, perhaps there might be some meaning in it all that only glimmers like firefly in a dark night. |
Cry my child, for one does not bury a child without burying a apart of one s soul with it. It is good to cry for who can comprehend the ways of Were? It is for us men to wash away our painful confusion with tears and then to carry on, perhaps there might be some meaning in it all that only glimmers like firefly in a dark night. Who knows but that one day Were will give you a child that lives grows? Yesterday is not today and today is not tomorrow for each day rises fresh from the hands of Were god of the eye of the sun, bringing with it gladness and sorrow, sun and darkness, the two faces of Were; for how can we appreciate light unless we understand darkness? Weep my child and do not hold pain within yourself for it will turn into a snake that devours you from the inside. I. what happens immediately before this excerpt?3 marks ii. Name two injustices Akoko suffer from her brother-in-law.2 marks iii. Akoko and her daughter can be said to be ill-fated. Give reasons using evidence from the extract and elsewhere in the novel.4 marks iv. After all not everybody was like Akoko . How was Akoko different from her grandson smother mentioned in the excerpt?4 marks v. a Akoko mentions of going to the sirikal for intervention . What did she want intervention? 2 marks b Apart from the sirikal, name other changes that come with the white man. 3 marks vi. Identify and illustrate two stylistic devices used in the excerpt.2 marks vii. A As Akoko comes to see her daughter Nyabera, she is very expectant. Whom does shegive birth to? 1 mark b Akoko comes out as the source of the river. How does this child contribute to the river? |
Whom does shegive birth to? 1 mark b Akoko comes out as the source of the river. How does this child contribute to the river? 4marks Answersi. -Owour Kembo dies and his son Owang Sino becomes chief. -. Owang Sino also dies Owour young brother Otieno Kembo becomes chief. Ii. The injustice that Akoko suffers from her brother-in law Otieno. A. He tries to grab Akoko s personal wealth. 1b. There is a clear indication that Otieno Kembo had no intention of giving up the chiefdomwhen young Owour, Akoko grandson came of age. 1iii. A Akoko loses her husband and the same applies to Nyabera. 1 b Akoko s two children Obura and Owang die young and the same applies toNyabera s children except Awiti. 1iv.-Akoko does not remarry like her daughter-in law after the death of her husband. 1- Akoko could fight for her rights, in any case, she was not the type to fight for her rights. 12 marksv. A She wanted the serikal to force Otieno Kembo to relinquish the chiefdom to youngOwour when he came of age. B The Whiteman came with Taxes, new religion, money and education. 3 marksvi. I Metaphor 1 she felt the weight of injustice that women 1 ii Proverb 1 it was disquieting to have all one s eggs in this one tiny frail basket. 12 marksvii. A she gives birth to Awiti. 1 b Awiti gives birth to children- Becky, Vera, Aoro and other children. 1- Becky given forth two children with new white husband. 1- Aoro marries Wandia and have children. 1- This shows the river gains momentum rejuvenates from Awiti. 14 marksQ7. Read the extract below and then answer the questions that follow. Owuor looked at his grandmother in confusion. |
14 marksQ7. Read the extract below and then answer the questions that follow. Owuor looked at his grandmother in confusion. Naturally he had thought that his secret was well kept. The confusion became respectful admiration. He should have known that nothing could escape this astute woman. Grandmother, you know that I have worked closely with the priest and I feel that I would like to enter priesthood. I want to be a priest. His grandmother was nothing if not surprising, so he should have been flabbergasted by her reaction but he was. I wondered when you would get the courage to come out with it. You would not be my grandson if you were a coward. You have concluded quite wrongly that I will stand in your way. It is true that I have had hopes that you might one day sit in the chief s stool that your father and your grandfather once occupied, but things have changed and people are turning to different things. I had also hoped that you would marry and provide many sons to ensure the continuity of the house of Owuor Kembo , but no I will not stand in your way. However, from now henceforth you shall take your grandfathers name so that as long as you live his name shall be heard among the people. You will not be Owuor Sino, but Owuor Kembo. That is all my boy. Do whatever the spirit bids you . Owuor could only say weakly; Oh grandmother! The two women smiled at each other over his head. And so it was that Peter Owuor Kembo, aged fifteen, formally Petro Owuor Sino found himself as seminarian at St. Paul s Seminary Rakwano. His worldly possessions were few, his academic knowledge haphazard but he had faith in God and therefore in himself and he had love in his heart and the solid love of three women behind him. Finally he had unbounded hope in the future. So what if this hope was rosily cohered by his youthful enthusiasm? One wise man once said that it was better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. In the same vein, it is better to have been buoyed up by hope , the horizon limitless before one, than to have lived in the grey world of timid fearfulness. The course of the world is changed by those who dare to dream. |
One wise man once said that it was better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. In the same vein, it is better to have been buoyed up by hope , the horizon limitless before one, than to have lived in the grey world of timid fearfulness. The course of the world is changed by those who dare to dream. Some dream of wealth and others dream of fame, Owuor dreamt of a life expended in service. He had never really known his father or the joy of a father-son relationship, now dreamt of being the spiritual father of many. And so he entered the rigors and splendor of life in the seminary. Sometimes when things were particularly tough, he would wonder whether mere blood and flesh would survive it, but it never entered in his mind to leave. If he had learned anything at all at his grandmother s knees, it was that a job once begun had to be completed. He was no quitter. He would survive. He would see it through. One day he would be Father Peter. Maybe one day a bishop. He was happy to serve Christ anywhere and in anyway. A Explain briefly what happened before the excerpt.4 marks b Give two character traits of Akoko brought out in this excerpt.4 marks c Explain how Owuor is considered courageous.2 marks d What really made Owuor want to become a priest.2 marks e At the end of the excerpt, Owuor has one wish To become a spiritual father of many . Explain what he missed in his father but hopes to get as a father 6 marks f Grandmother, you know that I have worked closely with the priest and I feel that Iwould like to enter the priesthood. I want to be a priest. Write in indirect speech . 2 marks g Give one theme evident in the extract. |
I want to be a priest. Write in indirect speech . 2 marks g Give one theme evident in the extract. Illustrate 5 marks Answers a Owuor had fully decided to join the priesthood and confided to his cousin Awiti. Her mother had gone to her home and had stayed for two years and was now back. Owuor told her his wish and together went to inform the all-knowing Akoko. They found her working in the mission compound where they were staying. 4 marks b Astute even before Owuor could mention report that he wanted to be a priest she Akoko knew there was something in the boy since he was hiding all along. Determined Akoko did not tire to fight for her rights. She had well informed Owuor his position in the tribe, that he was destined be the rightful heir to the chief s stool nowheld by the council of elders the Jodongo 4 marks c Owuor is considered courageous in the sense that he knew he was the rightful heir to theChief s stool. He defied without offending Akoko. His passion for the vocation of priesthood was strong. He first told his cousin Awiti who advised him to wait for her mother Maria. When Maria came he informed her. They both went to report to Akoko. Owuor then, without fear announced his intensions to Akoko. Marks d Owuor wanted to become a priest because of the newly acquired knowledge of the mysteryof mass, catechism teachings and the closeness to the missionary priests as an altar boy. 2 marks e -Owuor will miss the powers of a tribal chief and that of head of the Jodongo,marriage and sire children just like his father- Owuor as a priest will be a father to many. Many will call him father since he willbe their spiritual mentor and priest of their lives both children, men and women will be his 3 marks f Owuor told his grandmother that she knew that he had worked closely with the priests and he felt that he would like to enter the priesthood and become one a priest . 2 marks g Religion. |
2 marks e -Owuor will miss the powers of a tribal chief and that of head of the Jodongo,marriage and sire children just like his father- Owuor as a priest will be a father to many. Many will call him father since he willbe their spiritual mentor and priest of their lives both children, men and women will be his 3 marks f Owuor told his grandmother that she knew that he had worked closely with the priests and he felt that he would like to enter the priesthood and become one a priest . 2 marks g Religion. -. The whiteman brought the christian religion specifically the Catholic faith which taught the blacks using catechists and the institution of a seminary. -. Various cadres were evident- Christians. Catechists, priest and also bishops. -. Owuor chose not to be the traditional spiritual leader as a chief to become a father in Christianity. -. Religion brought people to God with love in their heart, faith and hope for heavenlypossessions rather than worldly possessions of a chief, which can be lost. 3 marksQ8. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. For this jewel there can be no price. Therefore we have decided to give her to you free except for a token bull, two cows and six goats with which to funish the requirements of chik. The bull shall come to me in lieu of her father. The two cows and goats will be taken to Yimbo to the house of Oloo her grandmother s brother who in all ways was a father to the girl and her cousin and always provided for them. The aspiring suitors stared in disbelief. Held in readiness back in seme were twenty four head of cattle, double the normal bride price which was the least they expected to be asked. Oloo had instructed his uncle to ask for a grace period of six months in which he would have looked for whatever else they would have demanded. And now this. They couldn t possibly give away such a girl for free. They must have something hidden up their sleeves. But they hadn t. He was just an incredibly lucky man and it was beginning to dawn on him. 1.Place the excerpt in its immediate context. 4 marks 2. For this jewel there can be no price . Whose words are these? |
2mks3.Awiti was an educated girl 1mk a teacher 1mk and yet he was asked to pay a token price. 1mk4. Awiti is an educated beautiful and professional teacher. 1mk expectedly anybody who marriesher would pay dearly 1mk yet the suitors only pay a token bride price. 1mk5. -. Change 1mk i unlike in Akoko s days bride price is no longer elaborate and expensive. It is a token nowadays. 1mk ii Marriages are friendly and peaceful unlike Akoko s day when they were characterizedby rivary and tension. 1mk6. I Hypocritical pretends he is contented to accept token bride price for Awiti yet he wasangry when Akoko and Maria decided they would not demand a hefty bride price. Ii Appreciative - describes Awiti as a jewel iii Understanding friendly appears friendly and understanding as he announces thesuitors terms of paying bride price. Iv Irresponsible neglects his duty in raising his brother s child Any 2 well illustrated traits 2 4 marks 7. That night 1mk Akoko passes on 1mk8. I didn t they? Observe punctuation ii Be given get the bull instead of Awiti s father. Iii Elizabeth AwitiQ9. The River and the SourceRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Mother, I have decided to seek the new religion which you have heard about. You know my life is a painful wound to me and much as I try my heart fills with bitterness- for me and for you . My child, do not feel bitterness for me for I am an old woman who has lived her life. As for you it is better that you seek this new way. It might give you hope and rescue you from bitterness. Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but vipers some of which might consume your very self. Pain and sorrow all human being feel; but bitterness drops on the spirit like aloes- causing it to wither. I give you my blessing my child. If you are walking along and you find your path leading nowhere, then it is only wise to try some other path. Thank you mother. |
Pain and sorrow all human being feel; but bitterness drops on the spirit like aloes- causing it to wither. I give you my blessing my child. If you are walking along and you find your path leading nowhere, then it is only wise to try some other path. Thank you mother. I will bring you news as soon as I can. May Were protect you. Questions. Place the above extract to its immediate context. 6mks . . . . You know my life is painful wound. What made Nyabera regard her life as a painful wound? 4mks . . . . In what way was Nyabera s life similar to that of Akoko according to the rest of the novel. 3mks . . . Identify and illustrate one characters trait of Akoko and Nyabera as brought out in this extract. Akoko 2mks . . Nyabera 2mks . . Identify two features of style used in this extract 4mks Pain and sorrow all human being feel. Rewrite this sentences making human the subject of the sentence. 1mk . Briefly explain one theme that is brought out in this extract. 2mks . . Answers 2 a . Before thisNyabera had gone to philipo to inquire about the new religion. She had then gathered her things and decided to leave her daughter with her mother n Yimbo. Shei informs her mother of her decision to seek the new religion .Her mother encourage her to go ahead and join the new religion and forget her bitters .Immediately after this Nyabera t ravel s to Aluor mission and join the new religion b . |
Before thisNyabera had gone to philipo to inquire about the new religion. She had then gathered her things and decided to leave her daughter with her mother n Yimbo. Shei informs her mother of her decision to seek the new religion .Her mother encourage her to go ahead and join the new religion and forget her bitters .Immediately after this Nyabera t ravel s to Aluor mission and join the new religion b . Nyabera had suffered a lot in her life because her children had died mysteriously leaving her with only grl child . Ant Her husband had died .Ogoma Kwach who had inherited her had gone to his family c . I . Both had lost their husbands through death ii . Their children had died iii . They were both sonless d . I Akoko- philosophical Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but viper ii . NyaberaBitter You know my wife a painful wound and much as my heart fills with bitterness Religions Decides to seek solace n the new religion May Never protect you Identificant e . Dialogue Mother I have decided .. Simile but bitterness drops on the spirit like aloes .. Use of Non English Were f . Theme of religion Nyabera decides to seek new religion . Theme of human suffering - You know my life is a painful woundQ10. Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that follow. Brothers, we greet you and bring you many greetings from the people of seme. My nephew, Oloo, son of my late brother Sigu, came to me and said: Father, I have found a girl and I want to get married. Now I am a reasonable man and I know the ways of chik, so I asked him: Son I asked him one does not just find a girl in the air. One sends ajwanyo to go and spy a girl and find out her antecedents and character. Is she a thief or a witch? Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there be consanguinity between you and her? Who is her mother and father? I tell you my brothers that I was flabbergasted to hear that none of these things had crossed his mind. |
Might there be consanguinity between you and her? Who is her mother and father? I tell you my brothers that I was flabbergasted to hear that none of these things had crossed his mind. He knew that her mother s name was Maria and her grandmother s name was Akoko and that was all. You will therefore forgive us because we do not know you and you do not know us. We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man. We therefore wish to introduce ourselves before we go on. I am SemoRakula of Seme, our village is near that strange rock- upon-a-rock, Kit-Mikai. We are the descendants of that wear warrior, Nyagudi Kogambi. Oloo and these young men are my sons and nephew . Oloo is a man of learning and what is more a soldier who has fought for the white man in distant landa Now he is a clerk with a big kambi company in Nakuru, where he gets a good salary. So should this suit be acceptable to all you need have no fear that your daughter will starve. I tell you these things because there are things jawang yo would have found out for you. Thank you brothers. A pot of kong o was moved near him and he drew a long refreshing draught. Some things never change-a spokesman needs to irrigate his throat. Brothers, people of Seme. My name is Oyange Silwal The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brother Okumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe, The girl has group in Gem because her mother being a widow and having converted to Christianity decided to settle here which a good thing is because now she is like light for the rest of us. She is highly educated and a teacher of children. A Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4marks b Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt. |
She is highly educated and a teacher of children. A Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4marks b Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt. 6marks c Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt, 2marks d Apart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is a compromise in the brideprice later on in the novel. 2marks e In one sentence, paraphrase the statements below 2marks Brothers, people of Seme. My name is OyangeSilwal The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brotherOkumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe. F We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man. Provide a question tag for the above statement. Lmarks g You will therefore forgive us brothers because we do not know you and you do not know us. In lightof what happens in the novel, why is the speaker begging for forgiveness. 2marks h Identify and illustrate any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt. |
Provide a question tag for the above statement. Lmarks g You will therefore forgive us brothers because we do not know you and you do not know us. In lightof what happens in the novel, why is the speaker begging for forgiveness. 2marks h Identify and illustrate any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt. 4marks i Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt. 2marks Consanguinity; irrigate his throat; AnswersPlace this excerpt in its immediate context 4mks Awiti Elizabeth begins a relationship with Mark Sigu; she introduces the matter to Akoko and Nyabera; Akoko invites her relations and negotiation is fixed .Mark Sigu comes also with his relations. They meet, talk and are entertained. They agree on just a token as a bride price. The talks are concluded and akoko calls Mark for a close talk, they joyously talk. Later on in the night Akoko dies. Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt 6mks Love and friendship: Awiti and mark fall in love and marry; Family ties and relations: Akoko s close relatives must be invited for the negotiation so is the family of Mark Sigu. Changes; mark and Awiti want to marry yet they do not know one another s family background; religion: Awiti s mother is said to be converted to Christianity and went to live in the mission; Eduaction: Awiti is said to be an educated girl and is a teacher. Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt 2mks Hardworking; she studies very hard and becomes a teacherApart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is compromise in the bride price later on in the novel 2mks Wandia s mother does not demand any bride price but only asks Aoro to stay in peace with her daughter. |
Later on in the night Akoko dies. Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt 6mks Love and friendship: Awiti and mark fall in love and marry; Family ties and relations: Akoko s close relatives must be invited for the negotiation so is the family of Mark Sigu. Changes; mark and Awiti want to marry yet they do not know one another s family background; religion: Awiti s mother is said to be converted to Christianity and went to live in the mission; Eduaction: Awiti is said to be an educated girl and is a teacher. Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt 2mks Hardworking; she studies very hard and becomes a teacherApart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is compromise in the bride price later on in the novel 2mks Wandia s mother does not demand any bride price but only asks Aoro to stay in peace with her daughter. In one sentence, paraphrase the statements below 3mks Brothers, people of seme. My name are OyangeSilwal. The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brother Okumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe. Oyangesilwal tells the people of Seme that Awiti is the only child of his late brother Okumu and that they are from Sakwa from the clan of GombeWe only came because we have faith in our son has always been a reasonable man. Provide a question tag for the above statement 2mks We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man, didn t we? You will therefore forgive us brothers because we do not know you and you do not know us In light of what happens in the novel, why is the speaker begging for forgiveness 2mks Because it is not customary to get into marriage negotiations without full knowledge of one another s background. Identify any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt 2mks Rhetoric questions: Is she a thief or a witch? Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there be consanguinity between you and her? Who is her mother and father?.........Direct address Brothers we greet you and bring you man greetings. |
Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there be consanguinity between you and her? Who is her mother and father?.........Direct address Brothers we greet you and bring you man greetings. Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt 2mks Consanguinity;- close relationshipTo irrigate his throat to take a drink to so as to talk with ease. Q11. Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that followMy fathers, It is a shameful thing for my wife to leave her husbands house and return to her father s house. This outrageous thing had occurred only because I was not here to prevent it. Our chief, we are saddened by this unfortunate state of affairs, but you must admit that your mother has a point or two. Long have we pleaded with you to take another wife for two. Long have we pleaded with you to take another wife for yourself and you have adamantly refused. Now she has left you, you are like a misumba, a bachelor which would not have been the case if you had another wife. We beg you take another wife for yourself. This was from Oyier, a grizzled old man who had been his mother s greatest champion in her quest for a wife for Owuor. He realized that the old geezrs were going to give him a hard time of it, so he changed his tactics. Fathers, you are the wise men of this community. That is why you sit in the council. Is it that you have forgotten the ways of chik or that your determination to get me to marry other wives has clouded your judgement? Do you not know that a man s mikai is the greatest jewel that adorns his compound? That her position in maintained and protected by taboos imposed by the ways of chik? That if I die, Were forbid, my body can only lie of her hut? And this would do so even if she herself were dead? To lose one s mikai is to lose one s right hand. The Jodongo nodded sagaciously at the wisdom uttered by the chief. It is true that the mikai is the centre post that holds up a man s hut. Without her, or if she were stupid, only Were could rescue such a man from being blown away from among the people like so much chaff. She it is who saves a young man from the follies and stupidities of youth. |
It is true that the mikai is the centre post that holds up a man s hut. Without her, or if she were stupid, only Were could rescue such a man from being blown away from among the people like so much chaff. She it is who saves a young man from the follies and stupidities of youth. Indeed the people of Ramogi has a saying which declared that The medicine for stupidity in marriage . Yes, the chief had spoken wisely. But Oyier would not give up so easilyQuestions a Explain what happens just before this excerpt 3mks .. .. .. b What is the bone of contention between Akoko and her mother-in-law, Nyar Asembo 3mks .. .. .. c The girl child brieflt explain the relevance of this sub-heading to the whole novel 2mks .. .. d Oyier sounds sarcastic in his speech. Identify and explain the sarcasm 2mks .. .. e Basing your answer on what we see in the excerpt, contrast the character of Owuor with that of his brother Otieno 4mks .. .. .. .. f Explain the meaning of the following line as used in the extract It is true that Mikai is the centre post that hold up a man s hut 2mks .. .. g Identify parenthisis in the last paragraph of this excerpt 1mk .. .. h Explain the main theme that comes out in this excerpt 2mks .. .. i From your knowledge of the novel, describe the role of Jodongo in the community represented in this novelWrite your answer in note farm 3mks .. .. .. |
I From your knowledge of the novel, describe the role of Jodongo in the community represented in this novelWrite your answer in note farm 3mks .. .. .. i Local language is used in this exerpt. Give two examples and explain its significances 2mks .. .. k Discuss the mood that is prevalent in this extract 1mk .. Answers a Owuor returns his journey only to find an empty houseHe tries to inquire from neighbours and from his children what had happenedHe gets very angry locks himself up in his simba He sermons the council; jodongo to convene the following day 3mks b Nyar Asembo alleges that Akoko is unable to conceive regularly her rate of procreation is slowShe accuses Akoko of practicing witchcraft against her sonShe also acuses Akoko of standing between Owuor and his marriage to other women by casting a spell on himc The Girl child This refers to AKokoShe is the source of the family tree river that extends for many generations for her, Nyabera, Elizabeth and her great grandchildrenAkoko is the source of life. She represents women as natia, Awiti, Vera and WandiaAas a source, her family survives due to he determination wisdom, hardwork and clarity of vision as a girl-childShe plays a role of those who have been wise in their time, pioneers through whose daring actions bring progress to the whole society 2mks d Oyier says that they are saddened by the disappearance of Akoko but in the real sense he capitalizes or this opportunity to advance Owuor s mother s quest of getting him Owuor marry another wife. Oyier calls him a misumba . |
Answers a Owuor returns his journey only to find an empty houseHe tries to inquire from neighbours and from his children what had happenedHe gets very angry locks himself up in his simba He sermons the council; jodongo to convene the following day 3mks b Nyar Asembo alleges that Akoko is unable to conceive regularly her rate of procreation is slowShe accuses Akoko of practicing witchcraft against her sonShe also acuses Akoko of standing between Owuor and his marriage to other women by casting a spell on himc The Girl child This refers to AKokoShe is the source of the family tree river that extends for many generations for her, Nyabera, Elizabeth and her great grandchildrenAkoko is the source of life. She represents women as natia, Awiti, Vera and WandiaAas a source, her family survives due to he determination wisdom, hardwork and clarity of vision as a girl-childShe plays a role of those who have been wise in their time, pioneers through whose daring actions bring progress to the whole society 2mks d Oyier says that they are saddened by the disappearance of Akoko but in the real sense he capitalizes or this opportunity to advance Owuor s mother s quest of getting him Owuor marry another wife. Oyier calls him a misumba . This is meant to hurt and humiliate Owuor so that he can marry another wife e Look for the following pointsOwuorOtieno i wiseFoolish ii ReasoningIrrational iii FaithfulImmoral iv ResponsibleIrresponsible v Generousgreedy vi Tacticaltactless 4mks NB- Contrasting words and phrases must be used. If not award o markOne character trait of Owuor must come from the excerpt but that of Otieno from elsewhere in the novelAward any relevant trait well illustrated f It expresses the importance of the first wife Akoko0 to Owuor Kembo. Just like a central post holdsup a hut, the Mikai prevents a homestead from falling apart. Akoko supports her husband and givesdignity. |
If not award o markOne character trait of Owuor must come from the excerpt but that of Otieno from elsewhere in the novelAward any relevant trait well illustrated f It expresses the importance of the first wife Akoko0 to Owuor Kembo. Just like a central post holdsup a hut, the Mikai prevents a homestead from falling apart. Akoko supports her husband and givesdignity. 2mks g Without her, or if she were stupid only Were could rescue suh a man from being blown away from among the people like so much chaff 1mk h Tradition-If a man dies, his body lies in his house before burial in the right hand side of Mikai s houseThe council of Jodongo arbitrates in marriage desputesPosition of Mikai is protected by taboosLosing a mikai is like loosing one s right hand mikai refered as a jewel The society is polygamousIt was a taboo for a man and such a chief to be a misumba bachelor 2mks i Involved in marriage negotiations solved marriage disputesArbitrate in social matters judges casesAssists the chief in running the affairs of the communityAssists in the removal of a bad chief 3mks NB- Notes are shown through letters, arrows, a star, a dash, a dot and use of incomplete sentences. If not in note form,deduct half a mark from the total score j : Mikai , Chik , Misumba,EffectivenessHas aesthetic valueGives the story its local flavor thus providing varietyAdd colour and flavor to the novelIt authenticates and pin points the setting of the novel as KenyanIt injects life in the narration thus making the story enjoyableIt provides a social and geographical setting 2mks k Solemn serious grave somber melancholic mood. My fathers ..it is a shameful thing fro my wife to leave ..prevent it 1mk Q12. Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that followIN THE BOX THE WOMENS HALL OF residence, no one was consulted before being assigned a room mate and one could end up with a real creep. |
So when Vera came in that night weeping, Mary-Anne was very solicitous of her. She put her in bed and just held her arms until she calmed down, then she made a cup of cocoa just the way Vera liked it-dark brown and sweet, with no milk. Want to talk? Tommy and I broke up today. Then I went to look for my sister- I felt so lonely. A sister? Yes, my twin sister. You have a sister in this town? Yes! How come she never comes to see you? Are you going to listen! Sorry, I was surprised, that s all. You broke up with Tommy! The expression on her face was so comical that Vera just laughed. I might as well let you tell the story Mary-Anne. Sorry, but you can t throw such shockers my way and expect me to think sensibly. Please tell me. What was his crime? Nothing. It s got nothing to do with him at all. I just did not feel right about it, that s all . I just did not feel right about it, that s all. There are many questions I could and should ask, but I will ask only one-how did he take it You know Tommy, he tried to take it with good humour and then suddenly he couldn t take any more and he left. Do you realize that you might live to regret this? Boys like Tommy simply don t grow off trees you know. Some girl is going to snap him up faster than fast. All the same it is not for me to censure you- an adult woman. Think it; you may see things differently tomorrow. Tell me about your sister. Your twin sister, if you please! Questions a Who is the twin sister referred to here? 2mks .. .. b State what happens immediately before and after this extract i Before 2mks .. ii After 2mks .. c Describe the events that led to Vera and Tommy s break up 3mks .. .. d Identify any two styles in the excerpt 4mks .. .. .. |
D Identify any two styles in the excerpt 4mks .. .. .. .. e You have a sister in this town Rewrite this question adding a question tag 1mk .. .. f Describe the character of Vera and Mary-Anne Ngugi as portrayed in this excerpt 4mks i Vera .. .. ii Mary-Anne .. .. g Vera s twin sister had left home unceremoniously. From elsewhere in the novel state what necessitates the sisters departure from home 4mks .. .. .. .. h Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt 3mks i Creep .. ii Solicitous .. iii Censure .. AnswersQ13. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Mother, I have decided to seek the new religion which you have heard about. You know my life is a painful wound to me and much as I try my heart fills with bitterness- for me and for you . My child, do not feel bitterness for me for I am an old woman who has lived her life. As for you it is better that you seek this new way. It might give you hope and rescue you from bitterness. Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but vipers some of which might consume your very self. Pain and sorrow all human being feel; but bitterness drops on the spirit like aloes- causing it to wither. I give you my blessing my child. If you are walking along and you find your path leading nowhere, then it is only wise to try some other path. Thank you mother. I will bring you news as soon as I can. May Were protect you. Questions. Place the above extract to its immediate context. 6mks . . . . |
. . . You know my life is painful wound. What made Nyabera regard her life as a painful wound? 4mks . . . . In what way was Nyabera s life similar to that of Akoko according to the rest of the novel. 3mks . . . Identify and illustrate one characters trait of Akoko and Nyabera as brought out in this extract. Akoko 2mks . . Nyabera 2mks . . Identify two features of style used in this extract 4mks Pain and sorrow all human being feel. Rewrite this sentences making human the subject of the sentence. 1mk . Briefly explain one theme that is brought out in this extract. 2mks . . AnswersNyabera had gone to philipo to inquire about the new religion. She had then gathered her things and decided to leave her daughter with her mother n Yimbo. Shei informs her mother of her decision to seek the new religion .Her mother encourage her to go ahead and join the new religion and forget her bitters .Immediately after this Nyabera t ravel s to Aluor mission and join the new religion b . Nyabera had suffered a lot in her life because her children had died mysteriously leaving her with only grl child . Ant Her husband had died .Ogoma Kwach who had inherited her had gone to his family c . I . Both had lost their husbands through death ii . Their children had died iii . They were both sonless d . I Akoko- philosophical Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but viper ii . |
Both had lost their husbands through death ii . Their children had died iii . They were both sonless d . I Akoko- philosophical Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but viper ii . NyaberaBitter You know my wife a painful wound and much as my heart fills with bitterness Religions Decides to seek solace n the new religion May Never protect you Identificant e . Dialogue Mother I have decided .. Simile but bitterness drops on the spirit like aloes .. Use of Non English Were f . Theme of religion Nyabera decides to seek new religion . Theme of human suffering - You know my life is a painful woundQ14. Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that follow. Brothers, we greet you and bring you many greetings from the people of seme. My nephew, Oloo, son of my late brother Sigu, came to me and said: Father, I have found a girl and I want to get married. Now I am a reasonable man and I know the ways of chik, so I asked him: Son I asked him one does not just find a girl in the air. One sends ajwanyo to go and spy a girl and find out her antecedents and character. Is she a thief or a witch? Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there be consanguinity between you and her? Who is her mother and father? I tell you my brothers that I was flabbergasted to hear that none of these things had crossed his mind. He knew that her mother s name was Maria and her grandmother s name was Akoko and that was all. You will therefore forgive us because we do not know you and you do not know us. We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man. We therefore wish to introduce ourselves before we go on. I am SemoRakula of Seme, our village is near that strange rock- upon-a-rock, Kit-Mikai. We are the descendants of that wear warrior, Nyagudi Kogambi. Oloo and these young men are my sons and nephew . |
I am SemoRakula of Seme, our village is near that strange rock- upon-a-rock, Kit-Mikai. We are the descendants of that wear warrior, Nyagudi Kogambi. Oloo and these young men are my sons and nephew . Oloo is a man of learning and what is more a soldier who has fought for the white man in distant landa Now he is a clerk with a big kambi company in Nakuru, where he gets a good salary. So should this suit be acceptable to all you need have no fear that your daughter will starve. I tell you these things because there are things jawang yo would have found out for you. Thank you brothers. A pot of kong o was moved near him and he drew a long refreshing draught. Some things never change-a spokesman needs to irrigate his throat. Brothers, people of Seme. My name is Oyange Silwal The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brother Okumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe, The girl has group in Gem because her mother being a widow and having converted to Christianity decided to settle here which a good thing is because now she is like light for the rest of us. She is highly educated and a teacher of children. A Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4marks b Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt. 6marks c Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt, 2marks d Apart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is a compromise in the brideprice later on in the novel. 2marks e In one sentence, paraphrase the statements below 2marks Brothers, people of Seme. My name is OyangeSilwal The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brotherOkumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe. |
6marks c Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt, 2marks d Apart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is a compromise in the brideprice later on in the novel. 2marks e In one sentence, paraphrase the statements below 2marks Brothers, people of Seme. My name is OyangeSilwal The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brotherOkumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe. F We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man. Provide a question tag for the above statement. Lmarks g You will therefore forgive us brothers because we do not know you and you do not know us. In lightof what happens in the novel, why is the speaker begging for forgiveness. 2marks h Identify and illustrate any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt. 4marks i Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt. 2marks Consanguinity; irrigate his throat; AnswersPlace this excerpt in its immediate context 4mks Awiti Elizabeth begins a relationship with Mark Sigu; she introduces the matter to Akoko and Nyabera; Akoko invites her relations and negotiation is fixed .Mark Sigu comes also with his relations. They meet, talk and are entertained. They agree on just a token as a bride price. The talks are concluded and akoko calls Mark for a close talk, they joyously talk. Later on in the night Akoko dies. |
They agree on just a token as a bride price. The talks are concluded and akoko calls Mark for a close talk, they joyously talk. Later on in the night Akoko dies. Identify and illustrate any three thematic concerns evident in this excerpt 6mks Love and friendship: Awiti and mark fall in love and marry; Family ties and relations: Akoko s close relatives must be invited for the negotiation so is the family of Mark Sigu. Changes; mark and Awiti want to marry yet they do not know one another s family background; religion: Awiti s mother is said to be converted to Christianity and went to live in the mission; Eduaction: Awiti is said to be an educated girl and is a teacher. Describe the character of Awiti as brought out in this excerpt 2mks Hardworking; she studies very hard and becomes a teacherApart from the case in this excerpt, explain where again there is compromise in the bride price later on in the novel 2mks Wandia s mother does not demand any bride price but only asks Aoro to stay in peace with her daughter. In one sentence, paraphrase the statements below 3mks Brothers, people of seme. My name are OyangeSilwal. The girl Awiti is the only child of my late brother Okumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe. Oyangesilwal tells the people of Seme that Awiti is the only child of his late brother Okumu and that they are from Sakwa from the clan of GombeWe only came because we have faith in our son has always been a reasonable man. Provide a question tag for the above statement 2mks We only came because we have faith in our son who has always been a reasonable man, didn t we? You will therefore forgive us brothers because we do not know you and you do not know us In light of what happens in the novel, why is the speaker begging for forgiveness 2mks Because it is not customary to get into marriage negotiations without full knowledge of one another s background. Identify any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt 2mks Rhetoric questions: Is she a thief or a witch? Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there be consanguinity between you and her? |
Identify any two stylistic devices evidently used in this excerpt 2mks Rhetoric questions: Is she a thief or a witch?Is she lazy or shiftless?Might there be consanguinity between you and her?Who is her mother and father?.........Direct address Brothers we greet you and bring you man greetings. Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt 2mks Consanguinity;- close relationshipTo irrigate his throat to take a drink to so as to talk with ease. |
CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE EXTRACTS ANSWERSQ1. 1. A case is presented to court whereby an innkeeper is accusing his stableman of raping his daughter in law the innkeepers Ludovica. 3 marks 2. These are words used by Azdak as a way of soliciting for a bribe. It implies that he is ready and willing to be bribed. 2 marks 3. The theme of moral decadence. The stable man was caught having sex with Ludovica despite the fact that Ludovica is another man s wife. 4. She entered the stable to see the new foal the stable man observed that it was hot that day. The stable man laid his hand on her left breast she resisted by telling him not to do that The stableman continued handling her indecently That provoked her anger Before she realized his sinful intensions he got closer it was all over when her father in law came and accidentally trod on her Any 4 points 1 mark each . 5. Azdak i Corrupt- He openly accept brides in court I accept ii Persistent he repeats the particularly liked the little roan. Persistently asks to be bribed with the little roan iii Immoral Tells Ludovica to remove her veil possibly to assess how beautiful she is. LUDOVICA i Immoral unfaithful she sleeps with the stable man despite having a husband. Ii Opportunistic she takes advantages of the absence of her husband to have an affair with the stable man. Iii Obedient she complies when she is told to remove her veil by the judge. Identification 1 mark illustration 1 mark each 6. Azdak wants to asses how beautiful Ludovica is possibly to justify her having tempted the stableman. 2 marks 7. The statement is ironical because as it turns out Azdak rules in favour of the stableman and fines Ludovica to hand over the little roan to the court. This is despite the fact that he has already received a bribe from the inkeeper. One would have accepted him to rule in favour of Ludovica 3 marks 8. |
The statement is ironical because as it turns out Azdak rules in favour of the stableman and fines Ludovica to hand over the little roan to the court. This is despite the fact that he has already received a bribe from the inkeeper. One would have accepted him to rule in favour of Ludovica 3 marks 8. The statement alludes to the story of the woman who was caught by the Pharisees, committing adultery which was against the laws of Moses and she was presented to Jesus to pass judgement on her. 2 marks 9. I Roan a horse with a mixture of two colours101 1,101 2,101 3 English Top grade predictor publishers Page 9 ii Stables building in which horses are kept. 2 marks Q2. 1 Describe the events leading to this extract. 4 marks Grusha arrives at her brother, Lavrenti s house, seeking shelter but is received coldly by her sister-in-law, who mistreats her. The brother suggests an arranged marriage to Jussup, a dying man. Grusha accepts the deal in order to get her son an identity and a roof over his head. Shelter They arrive at the mother-in-law home where a ceremony is conducted by a cheap monk, invited by the mother-in-law. Grusha takes the vow as the mother-in-law responds on behalf of the dying man. 1mrk each 4mrks 2 Explain what the guests mean by the statement The grand Duke is back 2 marks The Grand Duke, the ruler of Grusinia , had earlier been overthrown by the princes who had led a revolt against him. The Grand Duke went into hiding for two years, and was able to fight back to power with the help of the king of Persia. 3 Why does the mother-in-law welcome the guests to eat cakes? 1 mark To celebrate the wedding of Grusha and her son Jussup. 4 Identify and explain three ironic situations in this extract. 6 marks The shah of Persia is supposed to be the enemy of Grusinia yet he lends an army to the Grand Duke that restored him to power. |
1 mark To celebrate the wedding of Grusha and her son Jussup. 4 Identify and explain three ironic situations in this extract. 6 marks The shah of Persia is supposed to be the enemy of Grusinia yet he lends an army to the Grand Duke that restored him to power. The old woman thinks Grusha s reaction is about Jussup yet she is excited by the possibility of meeting her dear Simon. It is ironic that the guests are concerned that taxes will go up instead of appreciating the prospects of peace after the war. 22 Many of the soldiers are coming back from Persia with saddles yet they need crutches since they have lost their legs. 5 Identify and explain two themes in this extract 4 marks i The effects of war Taxation would go up Disability through loss of limbs Loss through negligence of farming activities. Break up of families relationships. Ii Love and affection Grusha is excited at the prospects of Simon s return. She is overwhelmed at the sight of a Persian product-evidence that war is over. She even kneels down in prayer. Takes the silver cross and chain out her blouse, and kisses it. Iii Religion Grusha kneels down in prayer. Any other relevant theme. 1 mrk id; 1 mrk ill 6. What happens immediately after this extract? 3 marks Jussup reprimands his mother for wasting his money on cakes. Jussup demands to see the wife he has been saddled with. The mother-in-law is shocked as Jussup climbs out of bed and staggers into the other room. The guests are also amazed to see him walk. He sends them out of the house and for the first time, he sarcastically speaks to Grusha any three pts, 1 mk each 3 7. What makes the dying man sit bolt upright? 2 mark He learns about the end of war hence, the dying man Jussup becomes excited because he had evaded serving in the military8. Did someone say the soldiers are back? GRUSHA asked. Rewrite the sentence in reported speech. 1 mark Grusha asked whether someone had said that the soldiers were back. 9. |
Rewrite the sentence in reported speech. 1 mark Grusha asked whether someone had said that the soldiers were back. 9. The mother-in-law s action was an effort in futility. Do you agree with this assertion? Justify your response. 2 marks Yes 1 mark Grusha is already engaged to simon and they get re-united after the war. 1 mark Q3. A Before: Grusha washes linen by the stream accompanied by Michael. She advises him to go and play with the other children. As the children play, they re-enact the beheading of the Governor, Michael s father. However, instead of playing the Governor, Michael insists that he be allowed to behead the fat boy. Unexpectedly, Simon appears and he seems prepared to marry Grusha. After: Grusha looks up at Simon in despair in tears. Simon stares before him, picks up a piece of wood and enquires if there is a little one already, to which Grusha admits but says the child is not hers 4mks b By a stream, Grusha is washing linen 1mk c Strained Relationship - Simon learns that all is not well and the relationship may be headed to the rocks. Grusha is reluctant to reveal fully what has happened, but Simon can tell there is a problem. He says: Nothing stands between us and yet there is something? 4mks d At the gateway of the church square. Simon a palace guard is flirting with Grusha a kitchen maid . Simon reveals that he often hides behind a bush and watches over Grusha as she washes linen in the river so that he can see her dip her legs. After learning this, Grusha feels embarrassed and runs off enraged 3mks e Because she is already married to Jussup the dying man . She had to get married to protect Michael. In addition, she needed to leave her brother s house because of the inquisitive sister in-law. The laws do not allow one to have a child out of wedlock and similarly it does not allow one to leave the husband, thus Grusha is stuck up in the Northern Mountains 3mks f Faithful: - He comes back for Grusha just like he had promised. He is now prepared to marry her. This shows his commitment. |
The laws do not allow one to have a child out of wedlock and similarly it does not allow one to leave the husband, thus Grusha is stuck up in the Northern Mountains 3mks f Faithful: - He comes back for Grusha just like he had promised. He is now prepared to marry her. This shows his commitment. Humorous - he is lively and jocular. He tells Grusha, he wasn t eaten because they found better fish. He also asks if a certain lady still dips her feet in water. This eases the tension between him and Grusha in this excerpt 4mks g i Other soldiers died in the war but Simon survived. He returned to theMountains safely. 2mks ii Happily 1mk h Love - Simon comes back to look for Grusha - Grusha assures Simon that everything is just as it was Betrayal - Simon feels betrayed when Grusha indicates that she is no longer called what she used to be called. Q4. A He has just seen Grusha who has promised to wait for him and marry him. 2 marks b A coup has just been staged against the Governor who has been assassinated. The Adjutant wants to take Natella out of the city to a safe place. 2 marks c Natella rummages through the trunks for some time looking for her wine-coloured dress , and when they finally leave they forget Michael behind. The baby is handed to Grusha by Maro. 3marks d i Natella:Materialistic she is preoccupied with her dresses that she would take with her instead of worrying about her child. 2marks accept any relevant trait from the ones given below Indecisive she does not exactly know what she wants or what is good for her. She says she is not sure if her head is still on. Foolish unwise she tells the servant to put Michael down so she can help her select the dresses she will take along. Abusive she abuses her servants both physically and verbally. For example, she calls one of them a bitch, and then hits her. Ii Shalva Tzereteli:Loyal. He remains loyal to the late Governor. |
A Grusha is motivated by the following: The flight has been exhaustive and the baby heavy. Fears that Simon might return in her absence. She has smelt the milk from the peasant woman s farm. 4 x1 4 mks b Features of style: Symbolism fine linen symbolic of affluence Royalty Metaphor you cannot vomit in my room Humour Any 2 x illus 4 mks c She has realized she has divulged important information concerning the child which can easily sell him out to the enemy. 2 mks d The Ironshirts are pursuing the baby having been mandated by the Fat Prince with an intention of killing the child. He would want to kill him as he is the heir to the Governor. 3 mks e Grusha Protective is bent on protecting the baby from the ironshirts and this is why she runs back to the house. Cunning cheats the corporal that she had left the milk on the stove Dishonest Caring Identification illus 2 mks Corporal Perverted Immoral Humorous Identification illus 2 mks f Grusha meets the same corporal; later in when Matella sues Grusha for stealing the baby. As she is led to court she bumps into him and confirms the same by a huge scar on the face. G Must you? 1 mk h After this excerpt the peasant woman betrays Grusha by telling the Corporal that it is Grusha who had left the baby. The corporal sees the baby in the crib. 2 mks Bawl short loudly in an unpleasant manner 1mk Run him through , kill him by sticking a lance. 1mk Carnal glance a look with some sexual desire 1 mk NB: The meaning of the phrases should be consistent with the tense of the words. Q7. |
2 mks Bawl short loudly in an unpleasant manner 1mk Run him through , kill him by sticking a lance. 1mk Carnal glance a look with some sexual desire 1 mk NB: The meaning of the phrases should be consistent with the tense of the words. Q7. Before the excerpt, a coup has taken place in which the Grand Duke is overthrown and Azdak has found a fugitive Old Man and he is helping him to his hut. After the excerpt, Azdak accommodates the Grand Duke and he later denounces himself to the police . 2. He is the Grand Duke and he is being pursued to be killed . 3. Corruption Azdak steals rabbit from the Prince. -The landowner squeezed twice the usual amount of taxes out of them. Impunity Azdak is not punished for stealing rabbits. Injustice They hanged him like a common criminal because he was a Turk he couldn t do much about it. 4. He has visited Azdak s home so as to arrest him . 5. Azdak says that rabbits are dangerous and destructive beast yet they are harmless . It s ironical that Azdak welcomes a stranger to his home yet he doesn t trust him . 6. Azdak -Corrupt he steals rabbit from the Prince. When one of the Prince s rabbit is stolen Inquisitive he asks the Old Man a lot of questions Make what? A proposition? Welcoming he gives the old man food though he s a stranger, encircle the cheese on the plate.. Intelligent How often must I tell you I m a man of intellect? Shauwa-Na ve he negotiates with Azdak on whether to arrest him Azdak I m a policeman, what should I do with an offending party? . Old Man- Illiterate doesn t speak coherently, Pursued. Need Undivided attention. Untrustworthy In short, I don t trust you. Fearful he stand trembling in the corner 1 mark for identification, 1 mark for illustration N B Accept any other well illustrated trait. 7. I must explain how a poor man behaves. 8. |
7. I must explain how a poor man behaves. 8. Laying his elbows on the table. Encircling the cheese on the plate holding the knife like an undersized sickle. Giving the cheese a troubled look. 9. A. Insolence extremely rude and showing lack of respect. B. Exterminated killed all members of a group. C. Ignoramus a person who does not have much knowledge. Q8. A There is a coup and the governor is arrested and executed People in homestead free for their safety In her hurry to leave Natella ,the governors wife leaves her child behind After watching over the child overnight and realizing nobody is coming back for him Grusha decides to take baby. Peace returns and Natella want her baby back . The case is presided over by judge Azdak between Grusha and Natellab He says that Mother bore the child Blood is thicker than water. She carried the baby in her womb. She fed the baby with her blood. She borne it with pain. She is affected negatively emotionally by the loss of her child. Any 4 4x1 mrks c The lawyer point out that ,even herself does not claim any blood relationship between her and the child 1mrk d Greedy, materialism, Egocentric, Hypocritical any 1, well illustrated 2mks The lawyer reveals that she want the child in order to acquire her husband estate which is tied to Michael the heir Hypocritical She claims that she has suffered bereavement anxiety and sleepless night while the cook tell us she left her child behind because all she was thinking about was shoes and dresses she had to take along . Ii Grusha:- Caring ,Motherly ,Possessive, Kind ,Generous ,Loving ,Disciplined ,strict , Principled ,Honest 1mk for 1 indent illustrated any other well illustrated and relevant award. 2x2 2mks e Greed, Materialism Conflict Negligence Irresponsibility indent 1mrk illus 1mk any other relevant and well illustrated 2x2 4mks f She was concerned about her own welfare 1mk g Rhetorical question Is there a more ultimate relationship? |
Any 4 4x1 mrks c The lawyer point out that ,even herself does not claim any blood relationship between her and the child 1mrk d Greedy, materialism, Egocentric, Hypocritical any 1, well illustrated 2mks The lawyer reveals that she want the child in order to acquire her husband estate which is tied to Michael the heir Hypocritical She claims that she has suffered bereavement anxiety and sleepless night while the cook tell us she left her child behind because all she was thinking about was shoes and dresses she had to take along . Ii Grusha:- Caring ,Motherly ,Possessive, Kind ,Generous ,Loving ,Disciplined ,strict , Principled ,Honest 1mk for 1 indent illustrated any other well illustrated and relevant award. 2x2 2mks e Greed, Materialism Conflict Negligence Irresponsibility indent 1mrk illus 1mk any other relevant and well illustrated 2x2 4mks f She was concerned about her own welfare 1mk g Rhetorical question Is there a more ultimate relationship? -Can one tear a child from its mother? Ellipsis-to show somebody was cut off Mid sentenced-We agree .. was seen with the baby .. Irony Natella leaving her child and later claiming it -Natella using her child as a tool to acquire wealth. Any 2 well illustrated 2 mks any other relevant-award 4mks h Title given to a respected person -Respect or action of giving respect -Privilege 2mks i In her womb she carried it 1mks Q9. A Circumstances that lead the speaker to say these words: am accused of instigating war? This is said by Azdak who is role playing the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke has been accused by the princess of instigating the war. In the play within a play the Iron Shirts have decided to put Bizergan Kazbeki who has been proposed by Arsen Kabeki as he next judge through a rehearsal to test his ability as a judge. What follows then is the mock trial. B Why the nephew is reluctant to try the case. |
In the play within a play the Iron Shirts have decided to put Bizergan Kazbeki who has been proposed by Arsen Kabeki as he next judge through a rehearsal to test his ability as a judge. What follows then is the mock trial. B Why the nephew is reluctant to try the case. Since he obviously does not have what it takes to be a judge or probably because he knows the role the princes, and particularly his uncle played in causing Grusinia to lose the war. 2 x 1 2mks c Who is responsible for instigating the war. The princes are responsible for instigating the war. Azdak says that the war was started on the advice of patriot s like uncle Kazbeki who is a prince . The nephew supports this when he says one can t be arraigned for declaring a war. D At least two dominant themes in this extract. I Abuse of power officers flog soldiers only on command. Land owners sleep with peasant s wives only on the strictest command. Ii Irresponsibility Azdak accuses the princess of having failed in the responsibility because they sent sick horses to war and during attack they were drinking in whore houses. Iii Greed and materialism The princess are also said to have embezzled funds. The princes are also said to have benefited in he war because they got 3,863,000 piasters for horses not delivered and 8,240,000 piasters for food supplies not produced. NB: Any 2 well developed themes. 4mks e Two character traits of Arsen Kazbek as brought out in this extract. Contemptuous seems to have no respect for Azdak. He refers to him as madcap which would mean a lunatic, also refers to him as a carpet weaver. Manipulative He seems to manipulate the nephew so that he can achieve his goals. He tells him answer him my little fox, I am with you. Irrational emotional Even before the nephew can pass the verdict, he has already started shouting that Azdak should be hanged. Cunning sly He keeps referring to the nephew as Little fox. He also cunningly wants the nephew installed as the Judge to serve his own purpose. 4mks f Two stylistic devices and comment on their effectiveness. |
He tells him answer him my little fox, I am with you. Irrational emotional Even before the nephew can pass the verdict, he has already started shouting that Azdak should be hanged. Cunning sly He keeps referring to the nephew as Little fox. He also cunningly wants the nephew installed as the Judge to serve his own purpose. 4mks f Two stylistic devices and comment on their effectiveness. I Imagery simile cannot be watchdog if you howl like wolf meaning the nephew can t be judge, if he is irrational. To be judge you need to be level headed. This draws the attention of the audience to the fact that the prices are as guilty as the Duke. This man talks like a carpet weaver shows the contempt Kazbeki has for Azdak. Ii Metaphors my little fox Kazbeki refers to his nephew thus bringing in the cunning nature of the nephew and in equal measure that of the Fat Prince. Just as the fox is cunning, so is the nephew. Iii Play within a play Azdak role plays the Grand Duke who has been accused of instigating the war and causing Grusinia to lose the war. 6mks g Ironic twist that takes place in this extract. Immediately after this, the Fat Prince says that the rehearsal is enough and asks the Iron Shirts to ratify the new judge s appointment. Obviously he thinks that the Iron shirts will settle on his nephew as the new judge, but ironically the Ironshirts declare Azdak as the new judge. NB: For a candidate to score, the Irony must be brought out. 2mks Q10. A The singer highlights Grusha s escape to the Northern Mountain. How she sang a song, bought some milk and carried the baby in a sack. B Grusha had Michael who is the governor s heir. He is supposed to automatically take over as governor, a situation that jeopardizes Kazbeki s current position. For Kazbeki to be assured of his seat, Michael had to be killed. C Hateful spiteful contemptuous says kill the soldiers if you want milk. Critical old man says the soldiers from city have our goats. D Loving motherly she flees to the Northern mountains to protect the baby from the Iron shirts. |
C Hateful spiteful contemptuous says kill the soldiers if you want milk. Critical old man says the soldiers from city have our goats. D Loving motherly she flees to the Northern mountains to protect the baby from the Iron shirts. Sacrifices a week s wages. Determined to protect the boy no matter what. Insolent says to old man may lightning strike you. Selfless sacrifices a week s pay to buy milk. E Reveals the Ironshirts as determined and Grusha as enduring and vulnerable. F Sarcasm old man tells Grusha to kill the soldiers if she wants milk. Rhetoric questions Three piasters for this little drop? Metaphor Bloodhounds, butchers. Any two g It is a murderous business you have here and sinful too, isn t it? H Materialism old man sells milk expensively. Selflessness Grusha buys milk expensively. I This is an expensive joke Refers to the milk that is too little yet exorbitantly bought. And for a God-bless-you eh?- For free of charge. Blood hounds A large dog used for finding where someone is or has been. |
A DOLL S HOUSE- ESSAY QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE ESSAYSHow could the submissive, selfish and silly Nora of the first two acts transform herself into an independent woman by the end of the last act? Is the transformation realistic? While Nora puts on a convincing performance of being a submissive, selfish and foolish woman during the first act, there are early signs that this is not the real her. When she asks Torvald for more money despite having just been on a spending spree, she appears selfish and grasping. But we soon discover, in her conversation with Mrs Linde, that she is not squandering the money to satisfy her own desires, but using it to pay off the loan she took out in order to save her husband's life. In doing so, she has denied herself new things so that her husband and children can have all they need. Her arranging the loan and the trip to Italy - and her subsequent careful management of money and of her secret - show an astonishing strength of character. In addition, she secretly takes jobs to pay off the loan, a step towards the independence she finally embraces. But in the first two acts, Nora does not dare to acknowledge her own strength, let alone use it. There are many reasons for this. Chief among them are that her beloved Torvald, and society in general, would not comfortably countenance such strength in a woman. So it is easier for Nora to keep her head below the parapet rather than risk the consequences of showing herself as she is. Nora's submissiveness to Torvald is not all it seems. By playing the doll-child according to his wishes, she manipulates him into the role of indulgent father-figure. But in spite of her skill at 'managing' him, there is one instance in which she desperately wants him to adopt the manly and dominant role: she wants him to rescue her from the ruin caused by Krogstad's revelations. When he fails to provide the strength she needs, she realizes that she no longer loves him, as he is not the man she thought him. It is almost inevitable that she is forced to find that strength within herself. Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformation as an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues? A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and use of public opinion to suppress individuality. |
Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformation as an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues? A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and use of public opinion to suppress individuality. The critic Bjorn Hemmer, in an essay in The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen, wrote: "The people who live in such a society know the weight of 'public opinion' and of all those agencies which keep watch over society's 'law and order': the norms, the conventions and the traditions which in essence belong to the past but which continue into the present and there thwart individual liberty in a variety of ways. "Torvald lives by society's norms, and when faced with a choice of whether to support his wife or society, he sides with society. When he realizes that she has broken the law in forging her father's signature on the loan document, he never questions the morality of such a law: it is left to Nora to do that. His aim is to preserve the appearance of respectability and ensure his continued acceptance in society. He has become so shaped by society's conventions that he cannot see his wife's suffering. In The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen, Gail Finney writes that in Ibsen's own notes for this play, he notes that a mother in modern society is "like certain insects who go away and die when she has done her duty in the propagation of the race.". This view is confirmed by Torvald's rejection of Nora when he discovers her secret; he says she is not fit to bring up their children if her reputation is tarnished. For Torvald, public life has obscured and overtaken private self. In order to find out who she is and what she wants, Nora has to reject the life that society prescribes for her as a wife and mother, and strike out on her own. ". I am going to see," she tells Torvald in Act 3, "who is right, the world or I."But this is not simple. The nineteenth century saw a huge shift from the old social order of self-improvement within a stable rural society to a new social order founded on money. But women at the time could not control money without the authority of the man who 'owned' them, be it husband, brother or father. |
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