English HL P2 May June 2016 Memo

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P2
2016
MEMORANDUM
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English Home Language/P2 2 DBE/2016

SCE – Memorandum
NOTE TO MARKERS
• This marking memorandum is intended as a guide for markers.

• The memorandum will be discussed with the marking panel before marking
commences at the marking centre.
• Candidates' responses must be considered on their merits.
MARKING GUIDELINES
1. Wherever a candidate has answered more than the required number of

questions, mark only the first answer/response. (The candidate may not
answer the essay and the contextual question on the same genre.)
2. If a candidate has answered all four questions in SECTION A, (seen poems),
mark only the first two.
3. If a candidate has answered two contextual or two essay questions in
SECTIONS B and C, mark the first one and ignore the second. If a candidate has
answered all six questions (novel) and/or all four questions (drama), mark only
the first answer in each SECTION, provided that one contextual and one essay
have been answered.
4. If a candidate gives two answers where the first is wrong and the next correct,
mark the first answer and ignore the next.
5. If answers are incorrectly numbered, mark according to the memo.
6. If a spelling error affects the meaning, mark incorrect. If it does not affect the
meaning, mark correct.
7. Essay question: If the essay is shorter than the required word count, do not
penalise, because the candidate has already penalised himself/herself. If the
essay is too long, assess on merit and discuss with senior markers. Use the
assessment rubrics on pages 23 and 24 to assess candidates' essays.
8. Contextual questions: If the candidate does not use inverted commas when
asked to quote, do not penalise.
9. For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I
AGREE/I DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation/justification is what
should be considered.
10. No marks should be awarded for TRUE/FALSE or FACT/OPINION. The
reason/substantiation/motivation/justification is what should be considered.


SCE – Memorandum
SECTION A: POETRY
QUESTION 1: POETRY – ESSAY QUESTION
'IN DETENTION' – Chris van Wyk
• Use the following points, among others, as a guideline to marking this question.
Responses might differ, depending on the candidate's sensitivity to and
understanding of the poem.
• Refer to page 23 for the rubric to assess this question.
Candidates may either find this statement valid/invalid or offer a mixed/equivocal

response.
• During apartheid, prisoners were often held in detention without trial and tortured
during interrogations. A number of them died while in detention.
• Stock statements were offered by the security police to explain these deaths in
police custody. By parodying these explanations, the speaker highlights the horror
of these deaths.
• The ridiculous excuses were presented as fact by the police. They reflect
indifference, a lack of sincerity and a lack of authentic concern.
• The tragedy of the prisoners' deaths is made to appear insignificant.
• The speaker repeats variations on these police statements to emphasise the
number of deaths that occurred in detention and to expose the lies the police used
to conceal the torture and murder of prisoners.
• The excuses become increasingly absurd and unbelievable.
• Police arrogantly assumed that the public would accept the ridiculous reasons they
offered to explain the prisoners' deaths.
• The lack of punctuation might suggest the inconclusive nature of the statements
being made.
• The absurdity resulting from the manipulation of the word order indicates the
implausibility and lack of feasibility of the explanations.
• In context, the verbs, 'fell', 'hanged', 'hung' and 'slipped' emphasise the illogical
nature of the statements.
• By using the active voice, the speaker suggests that the prisoners were the agents
of their own demise. This, in turn, implies that the police cannot be held responsible
for these deaths.
• The lack of acknowledgement of identity/individuality of the prisoners is highlighted
through the use of the impersonal 'he'. The use of 'he' at the start of every line also
conveys the sheer number of deaths in detention.
• The tone is sarcastic/scornful/ironic. It might also be seen as impersonal/indifferent. [10]


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QUESTION 2: POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
'AN ABANDONED BUNDLE' – Mbuyiseni Oswald Mtshali
2.1 The indefinite article, 'an' implies that this could be one of many incidents; it
is a common occurrence. The word, 'abandoned' suggests that the infant is
unwanted and has been deserted/forsaken, while 'bundle' is usually used
when referring to an object/something inanimate. This suggests that the
infant is not viewed as human, reducing it to rubbish that has no value/is not
worth keeping.
[Award 2 marks for any two relevant and distinct points.] (2)
2.2 The word, 'scavenging' suggests that the dogs are forced to forage for food.
They – and by implication, the inhabitants – are in the grip of poverty and
resort to wild/desperate means in order to survive.
2.3 The speaker's tone is sarcastic/bitter/ironic. He pities the infant, revealing his
despair/disgust/horror at the utter degradation of an innocent and helpless
baby's being surrounded by filth/stinking waste.
OR
The speaker's tone is compassionate. He is hopeful that, in death, the infant

will find a sense of peace and acceptance that it would not find in this life.
[Award 3 marks only if tone is discussed.]
[Award 3 marks for any two ideas well discussed OR three ideas.] (3)
2.4 The speaker's focus on the squalor and poverty of the township alludes to
how apartheid created conditions that led to the degradation of its people and
the distortion of social values. The dumping of the infant on a rubbish heap
suggests that human life is devalued and emphasises the level of despair and
desperation that the mother might have experienced. The infant is a victim of
the system that has failed its mother.
[Candidates might argue that, regardless of the mother's circumstances,

nothing condones her abandoning of her baby.]
[Credit a mixed response/other valid alternatives.]
[10]


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QUESTION 3: PRESCRIBED POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
'WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I MAY CEASE TO BE' – John Keats
3.1 'Teeming' suggests a multitude of thoughts and feelings. The speaker thus
emphasises the vast number of ideas that he wishes he had time to
convey/express in poetry./The word is also used when describing the
abundant fertility of living creatures: this is appropriate because it suggests
the great fertility of his thoughts.
3.2 The word, 'shadows' conveys the difficulty of capturing and expressing one's
creative thoughts. They are ephemeral/elusive like shadows and difficult to
outline or express. The final product is never a true reflection of the
idea/aspect/object being captured. The outcome of creativity is insubstantial
in comparison to the real thing.
3.3 The speaker's tone is desperate/regretful/longing. His attitude is that love

should be spontaneous/impulsive. He wants to enjoy such spontaneous love,
but is concerned that this is one of the many things that he will never
experience.
[Award 3 marks only if tone is discussed.]
3.4 The speaker is fearful/anxious about many aspects of life that will elude him.
However, the rhyming couplet offers hope and redemption. He realises that
love and renown are insignificant when one considers eternity. He gains a
new perspective when he distances himself from his concerns and regains
peace and contentment.
[Candidates might suggest that the final image is equivocal – there is

something lonely and desperate in the closing image.]
[Credit other valid alternatives.]
[10]


SCE – Memorandum
QUESTION 4: PRESCRIBED POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
'ON THE MOVE' – Thom Gunn
4.1 The bikers deliberately dress alike ('donned impersonality') in order to hide
their insecurities./The description suggests that they consciously lose their
individuality and find comfort in conformity.
4.2 The word, 'almost' suggests that the bikers have not reached an
understanding of their purpose. The bikers are uncertain and plagued with
doubts. They move about in order to find meaning in their lives, yet that
meaning remains elusive.
4.3 The image suggests that man is born into constant movement. He has no
option but to participate in the unending motion. The word, 'afloat' suggests
man is like a leaf, buoyed by the continuous flow. The use of the words,
'divides and breaks' is appropriate because they show that the motion is not
uniform: the movement is unpredictable, just as life cannot be anticipated.
The image is appropriate because it conveys the idea that life involves
perpetual change.
4.4 The detail indicates that there is a paradox basic to human nature. One is
both responsible for movement and part of the movement. One causes
movement and is subjected to movement, figuratively understood. The
paradox conveys that man is both an initiator and a follower.
[Credit alternative valid responses.]
[10]


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UNSEEN POETRY
QUESTION 5: UNSEEN POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
'RIDING IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY' – Mbuyiseni Oswald Mtshali
5.1 The subway is a dark/dull/dingy/depressing space. People might get lost in all
the confusing passageways.
5.2 The sombre/dark/heavy mood is reinforced by the reference to dreadful

monsters.
[Award 1 mark for the characterisation of the mood and 1 mark for the
reference to 'zombies and gargoyles'.] (2)
5.3 Yes. The reference is appropriate because the speaker suggests that the
graffiti artists are lawless individuals intent on vandalising and causing chaos.
They feel as disconnected from their environment as the silent commuters
do.
OR
No. Through their art, the graffiti artists display creative spirit and vitality.
They bring colour to the scene and are in stark contrast to the 'wooden-faced
commuters'.
[Award 3 marks for three ideas OR 3 marks for two ideas well discussed.] (3)
5.4 All these words have connotations of death, which links to the central idea of
individuals living a 'death-like' and emotionless existence. Life appears to
have sapped them of vitality, resulting in 'wooden-faced', silent individuals.
They appear to be isolated from one another. They are the living dead.
[Award 3 marks for three ideas OR 3 marks for two ideas well discussed.] (3)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION A: 30


SCE – Memorandum
SECTION B: NOVEL
QUESTION 6: ANIMAL FARM – ESSAY QUESTION
• Here is the basis for answering this essay. Use the following as a guideline only.
However, also allow for answers that are different, original and show evidence of
critical thought and interpretation.
• A range of examples must be used by the candidates to support their arguments.
The principles of Animalism and the moral climate on Animal Farm are adversely
affected by ambition, selfishness and hypocrisy.
• Snowball's morality is apparent in his genuine desire to uplift the animals and
improve their lives. He is courageous during the Battle of the Cowshed. The
animals respect him, although his integrity is compromised by his silence when the
milk and apples are appropriated by the pigs.
• Snowball's decency becomes his weakness, as he does not recognise Napoleon's
selfish desire for power.
• Napoleon is unethical. He is opportunistic, self-serving and unwilling to share
power with Snowball. He is duplicitous when he espouses the ideals of Animalism.
He leads the animals to believe that he has their best interests at heart when, in
fact, he takes advantage of their labour while doing very little himself. He and the
other pigs use their superior intelligence to enrich themselves at the expense of
their followers.
• Napoleon's lack of integrity and corrupt leadership are evident when he alters the
Seven Commandments to justify his increasingly human-like behaviour. His
usurping of power and increasingly tyrannical behaviour are evident in his training
of the puppies to become his agents of terror.
• Squealer's propaganda campaign is indicative of the hypocrisy that permeates
Animal Farm.
• The other animals, like Boxer and Clover, are decent animals who are led to
believe that they are all working towards a common vision, and they trust that the
pigs have everyone's best interests at heart. Their goodness of heart is abused by
the pigs. Their naivety and trusting natures ensure that the pigs are easily able to
assuage the animals' doubts.
• Although Benjamin is a decent animal, his silence about the pigs' abuse of power
and his sense of self-preservation might be perceived as selfish.
• Mollie is not prepared to give up her comfortable lifestyle. She is disinclined to
participate in the manual labour expected of the animals after the revolution. Her
vanity and selfishness see her abandoning the farm.
• Out of self-interest, Moses supports whoever is in power at the moment.
[Credit mixed responses/valid alternative responses.] [25]


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QUESTION 7: ANIMAL FARM – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
7.1 Boxer remembers that Snowball planned the strategy for the defence of
Animal Farm. He recalls seeing Snowball fighting bravely and being injured
during the battle. Boxer also recollects Snowball's having been awarded
medals for bravery.
[Award 3 marks for any two ideas well discussed OR any three distinct ideas.] (3)
7.2 Squealer, who is unaccustomed to being questioned, perceives Boxer as a

potential threat. Boxer has dared to challenge Squealer's version. Squealer
becomes suspicious of Boxer and regards him as disloyal. It could be
suggested that the look he gives Boxer reflects his contempt for Boxer's
audacity.
7.3 Napoleon's awarding himself medals for bravery is an attempt to enhance his
public image, even though he has done nothing to deserve them. He portrays
himself as a hero and elevates his position in the history of Animal Farm. This
re-writing of history also undermines the contribution made by Snowball. His
decision is made without consultation, which is typical of Napoleon's
dictatorial style. The awarding of medals, as well as the categories of medal,
is contrary to the principle of equality.
7.4 Having the animals confess seems to validate their slaughter. Napoleon
coerces the other animals to confess in order to eliminate any opposition and
potential rival to his position. It allows him to show his strength and keeps the
rest of the animals subdued out of fear of what Napoleon and his dogs might
do to them should they rebel.
7.5 The sheep are ignorant and follow their leaders blindly. Prior to this extract,
the sheep have been trained to become part of Squealer's propaganda
machine. They now start to bleat after the animals have seen the pigs on their
hind legs. The sheep are used to silence/suppress any criticism or opposition.
Throughout the novel, they are used as tools and are manipulated by
Napoleon and Squealer to quash any debate or voice of dissent.


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7.6 Benjamin has refused to get involved in any discussion about the merits (or
lack thereof) of the revolution. Had he pointed out the alterations being made
to the Commandments earlier, the other animals might have voiced stronger
objections. It is ironic that he now agrees to assist Clover by reading aloud;
however, it is too late to change the circumstances in which they find
themselves.
[Award 3 marks only if the irony is well discussed.]
[Credit alternative valid responses.] (3)
7.7 The replacement of the commandments with a single commandment shows

the pigs' contempt for the ideals of the revolution. The single commandment
is illogical and meaningless but it entrenches Napoleon as an autocratic
leader who will not recognise the dignity of the lower animals. There is no
longer any pretence of equality on the farm.
7.8 Candidates may find this statement relevant/irrelevant or offer a mixed

response.
Extracts A and B both reflect how the animals' minds are manipulated and
their protests are silenced. The lack of intelligence of the lower animals
contributes to the ease with which they are manipulated, controlled and
exploited. Their ignorance means they are easily confused by Squealer's
propaganda and are unable to articulate their thoughts. Even when the lower
animals do express their doubt, they are easily convinced that their memories
and their version of events are faulty. The lower animals' poor grasp of
language contributes to their passivity and oppression. It is their misguided
loyalty to Napoleon and their unquestioning obedience that enable the
entrenchment of the pigs' power. The lower animals' fear of the dogs and of
the humans' returning silences their opposition.
[Candidates might argue that the power of the oppressor is so great that the
animals have no option but to succumb to subjugation.]
[Award 4 marks only if the candidate makes reference to both extracts and
the novel as a whole.] (4)
[25]


SCE – Memorandum
QUESTION 8: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – ESSAY QUESTION
Individuals in Austen's society are governed by strict moral codes. However, while
some characters live their lives accordingly, others favour personal ambition,
selfishness and hypocrisy.
• Lady Catherine has selfish personal reasons when she confronts Elizabeth about
the unsuitability of a liaison with Darcy. She wants Darcy as a son-in-law to protect
her lineage and her family's wealth. Elizabeth's class makes her unsuitable.
• Lady Catherine's hypocrisy is often evident. She professes to speak with sincerity.
However, she is unfair to Elizabeth when she confronts her and reveals her (Lady
Catherine's) pompous, self-motivated nature.
• Mrs Bennet's plans for Jane to remain at the Bingley household when she takes ill
have everything to do with personal ambition and selfishness, rather than
adherence to morally upright conventions. As an opportunistic woman, she will go
to any lengths to secure a possible union.
• On hearing of Lydia's elopement, Mrs Bennet takes to her bed, but as soon as
matters are favourably resolved, she undergoes a miraculous recovery and gloats
at having a daughter suitably married.
• To serve their own purposes, the Bingley sisters discredit the Bennet girls.
• Lydia is driven by selfishness and ambition, resulting in her elopement. She has no
qualms about misbehaving and breaking social conventions.
• Wickham is driven by selfishness and greed. He attempts to seduce Darcy's sister
and feels no compunction about it. His involvement with Lydia is dishonourable
and based on personal gratification.
• Despite his being a clergyman, Mr Collins is hypocritical, sycophantic and
interested only in his own advancement.
• However, Elizabeth is not prepared to compromise her moral values, despite
society's pressure. She will not marry because it is expected of her, or for
mercenary reasons, but rather for love.
• Darcy takes his moral responsibility very seriously. He blames himself for failing to
expose Wickham's nature. For this reason, he goes to great lengths to ensure the
marriage of Wickham and Lydia. He warns Bingley about Jane's unsuitability
because of her background.
• The Gardiners are morally upright. They work selflessly in the service of the
welfare and the reputation of the Bennet family.


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QUESTION 9: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
9.1 Elizabeth has just witnessed a frosty meeting between Wickham and Darcy.
She is curious about the reason for their obvious differences. She pursues
the subject in the hope that Wickham will provide more information on the
relationship between Darcy and himself. She resents Darcy, which intensifies
her curiosity.
9.2 Yes. Elizabeth is spirited and intelligent. She is proud of her ability to judge
the behaviour and intentions of others. Darcy has offended her greatly and
for this reason she judges him immediately. Her fault lies in her stubbornness
and determination to see his negative aspects.
OR
A 'No' answer is unlikely; however, treat all responses on their merits.
[Award 3 marks for any two ideas well discussed OR any three distinct
ideas.] (3)
9.3 Wickham wishes to ingratiate himself with Elizabeth to garner her support in
his tense relationship with Darcy. He uses his charisma and assumed
humility to insinuate himself into Elizabeth's good books. He is an opportunist
– as soon as he realises that Elizabeth dislikes Darcy, he capitalises on it to
gain her sympathy.
9.4 It is ironic that Wickham says this about Darcy, when this detail is actually an
accurate portrayal of Wickham himself. He ensures that everyone sees only
the charming, good-looking victim of his birth when they meet him. However,
he is cunning, deceitful and determined to forge ahead by unscrupulous
means. He is totally self-centred and immoral.
[Award 3 marks only if the irony is well discussed.]
[Consider valid alternative responses.] (3)
9.5 While Mr Bennet sees Elizabeth as his intellectual equal and he regards both
Jane and Elizabeth as responsible and respectable young women, the same
cannot be said for his attitude to his younger daughters. He realises that
Lydia is flighty and irresponsible but he continues to indulge her by allowing
her to go to Brighton. He appears dismissive of and indifferent toward the
younger girls.


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9.6 Lydia's single-minded pursuit of Wickham and her scandalous elopement will
have detrimental consequences for her family. The Bennet girls' marriage
prospects would potentially be seriously disadvantaged as their reputations
would have been tarnished, along with Lydia's. They would be doomed to
spinsterhood and constant humiliation. They would become the objects of
gossip.
9.7 Extract D points to the patriarchal and sexist nature of the society. The
assumption was that women needed constant supervision by men in order to
prevent harm's being done to their reputations. Using words such as 'silly' and
'an object of prey' suggests a patronising attitude toward women.
9.8 Candidates may find this statement relevant/irrelevant or offer a mixed

response.
In Extract C, the morality of both Darcy and Wickham is questioned.

Wickham chooses to malign Darcy's name by painting a picture of him as
immoral. Ironically, it is Wickham who is immoral. Furthermore, Wickham
breaks a moral rule when he speaks ill of the family that has 'adopted' him.
The focus of Extract D is on Lydia's morality. Lydia's improper behaviour and

the consequences thereof reflect the inevitable results of such immoral
actions.
These extracts lend credibility to the statement as Austen's novel promotes

strict morality: propriety and adherence to valid social norms are at the heart
of the novel. The focus is on the relationship between an individual's moral
commitments and his expression of them in the social context.
[Award 4 marks only if the candidate makes reference to both extracts and to
[25]


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QUESTION 10: THE GREAT GATSBY – ESSAY QUESTION
• Tom's unfaithfulness throughout his marriage is clear evidence of his lack of

morals, yet he displays outrage at Gatsby's having no respect for the institution of
marriage. This is indicative of his hypocritical nature.
• Tom's hypocrisy is also evident when he scorns Gatsby for being a bootlegger, yet
he himself purchases and consumes alcohol. He accuses Gatsby of shady
dealings, yet continues his own friendship with Walter Chase, who is an associate
of Wolfshiem.
• Because of Tom's selfishness and desire for self-preservation, he tells Wilson that
Gatsby is the owner of the car that kills Myrtle. This results in Gatsby's death.
Tom's refusal to take responsibility for his actions is an indication of his immorality.
• Jordan is careless and selfish. She hypocritically accuses Nick of being a bad
driver (both literally and figuratively) when she is guilty of the same thing. Jordan
does not condemn Tom for his affair with Myrtle, merely commenting that his
mistress should have the decency not to phone him at dinner.
• Jordan's personal ambition leads to her cheating in a golf tournament.
• Gatsby's personal ambition/dream to win Daisy powerfully contributes to the
corruption of his dream by the illegal accumulation of wealth. Moreover, he plans
to realise his dream through the destruction of Daisy's marriage.
• Myrtle is ambitious for material gain and social advantage: this causes her to
betray her husband.
• Daisy's selfishness causes her to betray her marriage vows. She leads Gatsby on
to think that she will leave Tom and marry him, but has no coherent intentions in
this regard. Her desire to protect herself at all costs causes her to allow Gatsby to
take the blame for Myrtle's death, while she absolves herself of the moral
obligation to take responsibility.
• The partygoers attend Gatsby's parties only out of a selfish desire to pursue
pleasure and to feed off Gatsby's wealth. Their hypocrisy is evident in the wild
rumours they spread while taking advantage of his hospitality. A general mood of
licentiousness and immorality pervades the parties where people ignore the
prohibition laws, indulge in affairs, etc. Klipspringer stays on at Gatsby's mansion,
taking advantage of his hospitality, yet displays his hypocrisy by not attending
Gatsby's funeral.
• Nick’s moral ambiguity is apparent in his facilitation of an adulterous relationship
between Gatsby and Daisy. His hypocrisy is evident when he does not show any
disapproval of Tom’s abuse of Myrtle.


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QUESTION 11: THE GREAT GATSBY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
11.1 Daisy is cynical partly because she is in an unhappy marriage. Daisy has
been disappointed in love. Her society expects nothing more of women than
that they should be adornments to be paraded, resulting in her leading a life of
idleness and purposelessness.
11.2 Daisy has a superficial bond with her daughter. She is not interested in
talking about her. The use of the word, 'absently' and Daisy's changing of the
subject indicate her self-absorption. Her references to her child are shallow
and seem to be mere excuses to make conversation in a suitably dramatic
way. Later in the novel, Daisy displays her daughter to Gatsby as if she were
a possession to be shown off and then dismissed.
ideas.]
[Candidates must make reference to the novel as a whole for full marks.] (3)
11.3 Daisy's words imply that Tom is not a devoted husband or a family man. His
absence at the birth of his daughter is selfish. He is a womaniser and has
indulged in numerous affairs throughout his marriage. He flaunts his sordid
relationship with Myrtle by accepting her calls at home.
11.4 Nick has a feeling that Daisy is manipulating him in an attempt to gain his
sympathy and support. This makes him aware of Daisy's shallowness and
dishonesty. Moreover, his reaction shows that he is astute, observant and not
vulnerable to deception/manipulation.
[Credit alternative valid responses.]
11.5 Nick is concerned about Gatsby's well-being because of the events of the
previous night: the confrontation with Tom, Daisy's rejection of him and
Myrtle's death. Despite Nick's earlier reservations about Gatsby, he has come
to admire and care for him.


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11.6 Gatsby still clings to the hope that Daisy will leave Tom. However, he does
not realise that she has already made her choice and she and Tom are
preparing to leave East Egg. It is ironic that, even after the confrontation with
Tom, and Daisy's inability to commit to him, Gatsby is unable to accept that
his dream is dead.
[Award 3 marks if both ironies are mentioned OR if one irony is well

discussed.] (3)
11.7 Each of the seasons referred to in the novel is figuratively significant. The
relationship between Gatsby and Daisy, which begins in the summer, comes
to an abrupt end in Autumn. Autumn, a symbol of change and of the
approach of death, is in the air. It is a reminder of the death of Gatsby's
dream, as well as a foreshadowing of Gatsby's death later that day.
ideas.] (3)
11.8 Valid.
In Extract E, Daisy and Tom display a lack of moral fortitude. In Extract F,
Nick's regard for Gatsby and his genuine concern for him are clearly
portrayed. He does not want to leave Gatsby. He has come to respect and
admire Gatsby for his dedication to his 'incorruptible dream' and his
'extraordinary sense of hope' which sets him apart from others. In Nick's
eyes, Gatsby is 'worth the whole damn bunch put together'.
Daisy and Tom's behaviour reveals their selfishness, insincerity and

carelessness, making them part of the 'rotten crowd'. Their reaction to
Myrtle's death reinforces this perception of them. They are without
spiritual/moral values or compassion.
[A cogent 'invalid' response is unlikely. However, credit alternative valid

responses.]
[Award 4 marks only if the candidate makes reference to both extracts and to
[25]
TOTAL SECTION B: 25


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SECTION C: DRAMA
QUESTION 12: OTHELLO – ESSAY QUESTION
• Iago's behaviour is driven completely by self-interest. He makes use of characters'

weaknesses and vulnerabilities to further his cause.
• He thinks the worst of others and does not believe in love or loyalty: for example,
Othello's love for Desdemona or Cassio's loyalty to Othello.
• He uses people for his own benefit, showing little respect or concern for gullible
people. When he gives Cassio and Roderigo advice, it is not because he has any
concern for them, but rather because he has an ulterior motive to further his own
plans.
• He does not love Emilia; neither does he treat her with respect. He belittles her in
front of others and uses her to procure Desdemona's handkerchief so that he can
provide Othello with the proof he has demanded. When she defies him at the end of
the play, he kills her.
• His alerting Othello to the alleged affair is not out of concern for Othello, but rather
as part of his plan to bring about Othello's downfall.
• Emilia's act of stealing Desdemona's handkerchief is motivated by self-interest as
she hopes to please her husband, but her shock and horror when she realises that
she has inadvertently contributed to Desdemona's death show that she is capable
of great loyalty and love for her mistress. She refuses to be silenced, even though it
could mean her death.
• Brabantio, too, acts out of self-interest rather than concern for his daughter's
happiness when, because of his racism, he tries to dissolve her marriage.
• Othello's feelings of betrayal, hurt pride and humiliation at the alleged affair cause
him to act out of self-interest and a desire for revenge when he kills Desdemona.
His refusal to listen to her pleas of innocence might be construed as his pride's
being greater than his love for her.
• Cassio's appeal to Desdemona to be reinstated is made out of justifiable self-
interest: he wants his rank and social position to be restored.
• Cassio’s affair with Bianca is motivated by self-interest. He has no respect for her.
• Roderigo is willing to use criminal means to serve his obsession with Desdemona.
• However, Desdemona's actions throughout the play show loyalty and steadfastness
in her love for Othello, as well as in her friendship with Cassio. She is prepared to
go to any decent lengths to help Cassio. Her actions are motivated by a concern for
others rather than by self-interest.


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QUESTION 13: OTHELLO – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
13.1 Cassio's appeal for Desdemona's assistance will reinforce Othello's

impression that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. The thought of
Desdemona's infidelity will destroy Othello's happiness and peace of mind.
Iago uses Cassio's appeal to manipulate the situation and gain revenge on
Othello for perceived injustices against him.
13.2 Desdemona's response reflects her loyalty and commitment. Her response is
fully in keeping with her refusal to compromise when it comes to matters
important to her, such as her determination to marry Othello and to
accompany him to Cyprus. Desdemona's steadfast loyalty to Othello despite
her father's disapproval is indicative of her faithfulness.
ideas.] (3)
13.3 Desdemona says that she 'shall rather die' than give up her attempts to have
Cassio reinstated. It is ironic that Desdemona does indeed lose her life in her
attempt to keep her promise to Cassio. It is her determination to plead
Cassio's case that convinces Othello of her infidelity, culminating in her tragic
death.
[Award 3 marks only if irony is well discussed.] (3)
13.4 Othello is sensitive because he now believes Iago's innuendoes regarding the
affair. Othello refers to the belief that a man who has been cuckolded wears
horns. Thus, when Iago asks him if he has hurt his head, he thinks that Iago
is taunting him about the affair. Moreover, Othello realises that he has had a
fit. His vulnerability is exposed and he feels humiliated about this weakness.
13.5 Iago uses derogatory language to describe women who are unfaithful to their
husbands, saying that there are women who appear virtuous ('chaste') but
are not ('wanton'). Iago is cynical about female virtue. He has a generally
disparaging attitude toward women in general.
[Award 3 marks only if the language in the lines is discussed.]
13.6 Othello sees Iago as being loyal and concerned about Othello's well-being.
Iago's willingness to show Othello proof of his accusations will lead Othello to
believe in their veracity. Othello feels indebted to Iago, who he believes has
his best interests at heart. It will increase his faith in Iago's supposed loyalty
and he will be more amenable to any of Iago's future allusions and hints.


SCE – Memorandum
13.7 Earlier in the play, Iago's tone is respectful and deferential, acknowledging
Othello's higher status and rank. His tone is used to ingratiate himself with
Othello and to gain Othello's trust.
In this extract, Iago's tone is scornful and contemptuous. He mocks Othello's

manhood and implies that Othello is behaving in a weak and unbecoming
manner for someone of his stature.
Alternatively, Iago's tone in this extract can be seen as confident and firm, but
also falsely sympathetic. He is asserting control over Othello while continuing
to sound like a true friend.
[Award 3 marks only if the candidate discusses the change in tone.]
[Credit valid alternative responses.] (3)
13.8 Initially one responds favourably toward Othello because of his integrity.
However, one might lose respect for Othello because his moral deterioration
is evident in his taking satisfaction in being 'cunning' and being 'most bloody',
qualities that were alien to his nature at the beginning of the play. Previously
he prides himself on being someone who is forthright and honest in his
dealings with others; now he has become devious and has lost his honour
and integrity.
One might feel sympathy for Othello because Iago has stripped him of his
honour and integrity. Othello is reduced to an animal-like state, having lost
rational control.
[Award 4 marks only if the candidate assesses how 'these lines' influence
attitude to character in the context of the play as a whole.]
[Credit mixed responses.]
[Credit valid alternative responses.] (4)

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SCE – Memorandum
QUESTION 14: THE CRUCIBLE – ESSAY QUESTION
• The girls need to protect themselves from punishment. Hale's attitude helps them
realise that confessing will enable them to escape whipping.
• They are encouraged to accuse others. This diverts attention from their activities in
the woods. The girls are remorseless in their accusations and people fall victim to
their vindictiveness.
• Abigail threatens the girls with death if they should tell the truth. The girls relish their
newly-gained power and collude to entrench it.
• Abigail is prepared to sacrifice Elizabeth to satisfy her desire for Proctor. She uses
the poppet that Mary Warren takes home to fake the black magic spell that
Elizabeth has supposedly cast.
• Mary Warren condones and supports Abigail's plans to destroy Elizabeth and to
avoid the consequences of their actions in the woods. When she tries to expose
Abigail, she is attacked in court. In order to save herself, she eventually accuses
Proctor of planning the destruction of the court.
• The Putnams and others join the frenzy and accuse villagers to satisfy their greed
for land; they also exact vengeance for past grievances.
• Parris is more concerned with protecting his reputation than exposing the truth. He
summons Hale to disprove witchcraft so as to avoid having to explain his
daughter's and his niece's involvement with such nefarious activities. He uses the
trials to hide his deception as well as his vindictiveness toward Proctor.
• Parris wants Hale to disprove witchcraft, but is happy to participate once he realises
he stands to gain from the situation.
• Hale's arrogance and determination to discover witchcraft encourage the hysteria.
• To appease his conscience, Hale encourages the accused to condemn themselves
by making false confessions.
• Proctor initially says nothing about his adultery and his knowledge of Abigail's
deception as he is afraid of exposure and the loss of his reputation.
• Danforth and the court officials enjoy their fame and power and are too proud to
admit they have been deceived. They rely on Elizabeth to persuade Proctor to
confess, hoping that others will follow suit.
• On the other hand, Elizabeth has noble intentions and lies to protect Proctor.
• Even after Elizabeth has been granted a reprieve, Proctor remains in court to save
his friends.
• On the one hand, Proctor, Rebecca Nurse and Giles's refusal to confess might be
interpreted as sacrificing their family's well-being in order to serve their own
interests. However, on the other hand, their refusal might be interpreted as selfless.


SCE – Memorandum
QUESTION 15: THE CRUCIBLE – CONTEXTUAL
15.1 There are many rumours about witchcraft. Elizabeth is aware that the
situation has spiralled out of control since many innocent people have been
arrested. She wants Proctor to go to Salem to restore sanity, since Abigail
has told him that they were merely indulging in 'sport'. Proctor is respected in
the village and his voice will have credibility.
ideas.] (3)
15.2 Proctor knows that Abigail is determined to revive their affair and that she is
vindictive. Proctor is concerned about the repercussions of exposing Abigail
as a fraud. She could turn on him and expose him as an adulterer if he were
to discredit her. His name/reputation is important to him and he does not
want to lose the respect of the villagers.
ideas.] (3)
15.3 Proctor is concerned that the malicious behaviour of the girls will lead to
tragedy. The girls have evil intent. Although at first their intention is simply to
escape punishment, they exploit the growing hysteria so as to exercise power
for its own sake and to take revenge. It is not only the girls who indulge in
witchcraft accusations: many of the other villagers also make use of the
hysteria to wreak revenge on enemies, satisfy their greed and entrench their
power.
15.4 Proctor realizes that Abigail is now viewed by the villagers as a saintly,
righteous person, who deserves to be honoured for her holiness and
dedication to her religion. However, Abigail is a devious, scheming young
woman who has had an affair and is determined to destroy Elizabeth in order
to resume her affair with Proctor. She is also responsible for the execution of
people for alleged witchcraft. It is ironic that Abigail is considered to be an
upholder of religious practice, while she is actually attacking/destroying the
religious foundation of the town.
[Award 3 marks only if irony is well discussed.] (3)
15.5 Yes. Proctor has done what he can to reassure Elizabeth that the affair is
over and has been very patient with Elizabeth's coldness toward him. He
deserves to regain her trust.
OR
No. his sensitivity is not justified because he does enjoy Abigail's attention
when he visits Parris's house to see what the furore is about. Eventually he
does push Abigail away. He has not been honest with Elizabeth and has not
told her that he was alone with Abigail for a while.
[Award 3 marks for any two ideas well discussed OR any three distinct ideas.]
[Candidates might agree or disagree or have a mixed response.] (3)

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15.6 Parris is concerned about his position in Salem. The fame he enjoyed during
the height of the accusations has faded and he has received a death threat.
The villagers have turned on him now that respectable people like Proctor
and Rebecca Nurse have been condemned. He is keen for Elizabeth to
convince Proctor to 'confess' to witchcraft so that Proctor can be saved from
hanging. Parris is hopeful that other condemned prisoners will follow suit and
that this will reduce the anger of the villagers. These confessions would
absolve him of guilt and justify his stance on the accusations of witchcraft.
15.7 Danforth's tone is threatening and aggressive, reminding Proctor that he will
be hanged at sunrise. Danforth is aware that the court has been deceived,
but the court officials are too proud to admit their mistakes. There is a note of
desperation in Danforth's tone when he presses Proctor to confess because
this confession will absolve the court of liability.
15.8 Initially, one might feel frustrated with Hale's refusal to see the obvious. When
he arrives in Salem, Hale truly believes in his power to expose witchcraft – he
has the books to 'prove' his 'scientific' knowledge. Hale is reluctant to admit
that he has been deceived.
In these lines, Hale is pleading on behalf of Proctor. He wants Danforth to

show compassion for Proctor's plight. At this point, one might feel sympathy
for Hale when he realises that he has been misled by the girls and that his
unremitting attitude has betrayed many innocent people, condemning them to
their deaths. One might recognise Hale's tireless efforts to rescue the
innocent victims. However, it is also possible to feel indifferent to and enjoy
Hale's emotional distress.
[Award 4 marks only if the candidate refers to his/her attitude and to the play
as a whole.]
[Credit mixed responses/valid alternative responses.] (4)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 25
GRAND TOTAL: 80


SCE – Memorandum
SECTION A: Assessment rubric for literary essay: Poetry (10 marks)
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate

8–10 6–7 4–5 2–3 0–1
CONTENT -In-depth - Shows - Fair interpretation of - Unsatisfactory -No understanding of
interpretation of topic understanding and topic interpretation of topic the topic
Interpretation of -Range of striking has interpreted topic - Some good points in - Hardly any points in -No reference to the
topic. Depth of arguments; well support of topic support of topic poem
argument, extensively - Fairly detailed - Some arguments - Inadequate -Learner has not
justification and supported from response supported, but understanding of come to grips with
grasp of text. poem -Sound arguments evidence is not genre and poem genre and poem
-Excellent given, but not all of always convincing
7 MARKS understanding them as well -Basic understanding
of genre and poem motivated as they of genre and poem
could be
-Understanding of
genre and poem
STRUCTURE AND -Coherent structure -Clear structure and -Some evidence of - Structure shows - Poorly structured
LANGUAGE -Arguments well- logical flow of structure faulty planning -Serious language
structured and clearly argument - Essay lacks a well- - Arguments not errors and incorrect
Structure, logical flow developed -Flow of argument structured flow of logically arranged style
and presentation. -Language, tone and can be followed logic and coherence - Language errors
Language, tone and style mature, -Language, tone & - Language errors evident
style used in the impressive, correct style largely correct minor; tone and style - Inappropriate tone &
essay. -Virtually error-free mostly appropriate style
grammar, spelling
3 MARKS and punctuation
MARK RANGE 8–10 6–7 4–5 2–3 0–1
• A creative response must be awarded 0 for Content and 0 for Language and Structure.


SCE – Memorandum
SECTIONS B AND C: Assessment rubric for literary essay – Novel and Drama: 25 Marks
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT 12–15 9–11 6–8 4–5 0–3

- Outstanding - Shows understanding - Mediocre - Scant interpretation - Very little
Interpretation of response: 14-15 and has interpreted interpretation of topic; of topic; hardly any understanding
topic. Depth of Excellent response: topic well not all aspects aspects explored in of the topic
argument, 12-13 - Fairly detailed explored in detail detail - Weak attempt to
justification and - In-depth response - Some good points in - Few points in answer the question.
grasp of text. interpretation of topic - Some sound support of topic support of topic - Arguments not
- Range of striking arguments given, but - Some arguments - Very little relevant convincing
15 MARKS arguments not all of them as well supported, but argument -Learner has not
extensively supported motivated as they evidence is not always - Little understanding come to grips with
from text could be convincing of genre and text genre or text
- Excellent - Understanding of - Partial understanding
understanding of genre and text evident of genre and text
genre and text
STRUCTURE 8–10 6–7 4–5 2–3 0–1
AND LANGUAGE -Coherent structure -Clear structure & -Some evidence of -Structure shows faulty -Lack of planned
-Excellent introduction logical flow of structure planning. structure impedes
Structure, logical and conclusion argument -Logic and coherence -Arguments not flow of argument
flow and -Arguments well - Introduction & apparent, but flawed logically arranged -Language errors and
presentation. structured and clearly conclusion & other - Some language -Language errors incorrect style make
Language, tone developed paragraphs coherently errors; tone & style evident. this an unsuccessful
and style used in -Language, tone and organised mostly appropriate -Inappropriate tone & piece of writing
the essay. style mature, - Logical flow of - Paragraphing mostly style - Inappropriate tone &
impressive, correct argument correct -Paragraphing faulty style
10 MARKS - Language, tone & - Paragraphing faulty
style largely correct
MARK RANGE 20–25 15–19 10–14 5–9 0–4
• There must not be more than two categories' variation between the Structure and Language mark and the Content mark.
• A creative response must be awarded 0 for Content and 0 for Language and Structure.
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P2

This memorandum consists of 24 pages.

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English Home Language/P2 2 DBE/2016

• This marking memorandum is intended as a guide for markers.

1. Wherever a candidate has answered more than the required number of

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English Home Language/P2 3 DBE/2016

QUESTION 1: POETRY – ESSAY QUESTION

'IN DETENTION' – Chris van Wyk

Candidates may either find this statement valid/invalid or offer a mixed/equivocal

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QUESTION 2: POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION

'AN ABANDONED BUNDLE' – Mbuyiseni Oswald Mtshali

The speaker's tone is compassionate. He is hopeful that, in death, the infant

[Award 3 marks only if tone is discussed.]

[Candidates might argue that, regardless of the mother's circumstances,

[Credit a mixed response/other valid alternatives.]

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QUESTION 3: PRESCRIBED POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION

'WHEN I HAVE FEARS THAT I MAY CEASE TO BE' – John Keats

3.3 The speaker's tone is desperate/regretful/longing. His attitude is that love

[Award 3 marks only if tone is discussed.]

[Candidates might suggest that the final image is equivocal – there is

[Credit other valid alternatives.]

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QUESTION 4: PRESCRIBED POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION

'ON THE MOVE' – Thom Gunn

[Credit alternative valid responses.]

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QUESTION 5: UNSEEN POETRY – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION

'RIDING IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY' – Mbuyiseni Oswald Mtshali

5.2 The sombre/dark/heavy mood is reinforced by the reference to dreadful

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QUESTION 6: ANIMAL FARM – ESSAY QUESTION

[Credit mixed responses/valid alternative responses.] [25]

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QUESTION 7: ANIMAL FARM – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION

7.2 Squealer, who is unaccustomed to being questioned, perceives Boxer as a

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English Home Language/P2 10 DBE/2016

[Award 3 marks only if the irony is well discussed.]

[Credit alternative valid responses.] (3)

7.7 The replacement of the commandments with a single commandment shows

7.8 Candidates may find this statement relevant/irrelevant or offer a mixed

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QUESTION 8: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – ESSAY QUESTION

[Credit mixed responses/valid alternative responses.] [25]

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QUESTION 9: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION