Literature in English 2205

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 2205/1 SECTION A SHORT STORIES Answer ONE question from this section only 1 ( a ) Based on the
extract below, what is Billy Weavers perception of a landlady while looking for lodging at Bath?
. He had never stayed in any boardinghouses, and, to be perfectly honest, he was a tiny bit frightened of them. The name itself conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living room. The Landlady Roald Dahl
( 5 marks ) ( b ) Describe how the Landlady attracts the attention of her victim like Billy Weaver. Your answers must be based on close reference to the text. ( 8 marks ) ( c ) Look before you leap. Discuss the statement based on close reference to the text. ( 12 marks )
Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
2 ( a ) Based on the extract below, describe Harrisons appearance when he enters the studio.
The rest of Harrison's appearance was Halloween and hardware. Nobody had ever born heavier handicaps. He had outgrown hindrances faster than the H-G men could think them up. Instead of a little ear radio for a mental handicap, he wore a tremendous pair of earphones, and spectacles with thick wavy lenses. The spectacles were intended to make him not only half blind, but to give him whanging headaches besides.
( 5 marks ) ( b ) Why is Harrison Bergeron considered a national threat to the United States Handicapper General. Your answers must be based on close reference to the text. ( 8 marks ) ( c ) Oppression leads to revolt. Discuss how it is possible. Your answers must be based on close reference to the text. ( 12 marks )
Neighbours by Robert Raymer 3 ( a ) Based on the extract below, why does Mr. Tan doubt the accusation made by Mrs. Koh about Veronica being heavily in debt?
"I didn't think so," Tan said, and adjusted his glasses. "When Veronica and Lily passed by my house, they seemed fine. In fact, they both smiled and waved liked they usually do." Mrs. Koh twitched her nose. "Veronica didn't say where they were going, did she? Gambling, that's where! Every Sunday she plays mahjong and I'm sure she's in debt!" she said, and paused to catch their surprised reaction. "She once tried to borrow money from Koh." "She only wanted five ringgit-lah - to buy some vegetables," Koh said, shaking his head. "She didn't have time to go to the bank."
( 5 marks ) ( b ) Describe the responses from Miss Chee and Encik Ramli on Johnny being absent from school for three days and killing himself. ( 8 marks ) ( c ) Rumours are everyones concern. Comment on the statement based on the close reference to the text. ( 12 marks ) Section B Drama: The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinke 4 ( a ) Based on the extract below, describe how Lakunle reacts to Sadikus report on Sidis sudden running off.
SADIKU: She is packing her things. She is gathering her clothes and trinkets together, and oiling herself as a bride does before her her wedding. LAKUNLE: Heaven help us! I am not impatient. Surely she can wait a day or two at least. There is the asking to be done. And then I and then I have to hire a praise-singer, and such a number of ceremonies must firstly be performed.
( 5 marks )
4 ( b ) Sidi finally decides to accept Barokas proposal of marriage. Give reasons based on the close reference to the text. 4 ( c ) Pride comes before a fall. To what extent, the proverb is true.
Section C Novel : The Holes by Louis Sachar 5 ( a ) Based on the extract below, why is Mr. Pendanski unlike other counselors?
"They all have nicknames," explained Mr. Pendanski. "However, I prefer to use the names their parents gave themthe names that society will recognize them by when they return to become useful and hardworking members of society." "It ain't just a nickname," X-Ray told Mr. Pendanski. He tapped the rim of his glasses. "I can see inside you, Mom. You've got a big fat heart." The last boy either didn't have a real name or else he didn't have a nickname. Both Mr. Pendanski and X-Ray called him Zero. "You know why his name's Zero?" asked Mr. Pendanski. "Because there's nothing inside his head."
( 5 marks ) 5 ( b ) How does the Warden react, when a gold tube engraved with initial KB is found, toward the counselor and the boys at the scene. ( 8 marks ) 5 ( c ) One should adapt oneself to an ever - changing environment in order to survive. Discuss based on the close reference to the text. ( 12 marks )
Section D: Poems : Conflicts 6 ( a ) Based on the extract below, why is the persona unhappy about his life?
Youth Youth Youth Youth
is full of [pleasance]1, age is full of care; like summer morn, age like winter weather; like summer brave, age like winter bare. is full of sport, age's breath is short;
Crabbed youth and age cannot live together by William Shakespeare
( 5 marks ) 6 ( b ) Why does the persona in the poem Death of the Rainforest by Cecil Rajendra,n says that she is helpless. ( 8 marks ) 6 ( c ) In difficult time, we could see the truth about life. Discuss based on the poetic writing of Wilfred Owen entitled Dulce et Decorum Est ( 12 marks )

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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 2205/1 SECTION A SHORT STORIES Answer ONE question from this section only 1 ( a ) Based on the

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