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Section A: Seen Poetry Instructions Choose any two of the following questions and answer them. Question 1 ‘An abandoned bundle’ by Oswald Mtshali The morning mist and chimney smoke of white City Jabavu flowed thick and yellow as pus oozing from a gigantic sore. It smothered our little house like fish caught in a net. Scavenging dogs draped in red bandanas of blood fought fiercely for a squirming bundle. I threw a brick they bared fangs flicked velvet tongues of scarlet and scurried away, leaving a mutilated corpse – an infant dumped on a rubbish heap – ‘Oh! Baby in a Manger sleep well n human dung. ’ Its mother had melted away into the rays of the rising sun, her face glittering with innocence her heart as pure as untrampled dew. Questions 1. 1What figure of speech is being used in â€Å"fought fiercely†? What is the effect of using this particular figure of speech? (3) 1. 2 Why are the dogs described as being â€Å" draped in red banda na of blood†? (2) 1. 3Explain the use of parenthesis (an afterthought) in the line â€Å"an infant dumped on a rubbish heap†(3) 1. 4Explain what you think the poet means by the words, â€Å"Oh baby in a manger†? Why do you think he chose those words? 4) 1. 5Comment on the paradox of the last stanza in relation to the horrific incident described in the rest of the poem. (3) [15] OR Question 2 ‘Autumn’ by Roy Campbell I love to see when leaves depart, The clear anatomy arrive, Winter the paragon of art, That kills all forms of life and feeling Save what is pure and will survive. 5 Already now the clanging chains Of geese harnessed to the moon: Stripped are the great sun-clouding plains: And the dark pines, their own revealing, Let in the needles of the noon. 10 Strained by the gale the olives whiten Like hoary wrestlers bent with toil And, now with the vines, their branches lighten To brim our vats where summer lingers In the red froth and sun-gold oil. 15 Soon on our heath’s reviving pyre Their rotted stems will crumble up: And like a ruby, panting fire, The grape will redden on your fingers Through the crystal of the cup. 20 Questions 2. 1 In stanza one the poet declares his pleasure in the autumn and the coming of winter. Give reasons to support the above statement by quoting at least two examples of this from the poem. (2) 2. 2The word paragon means a perfect example of something, what would the ‘paragon of art’ be in the poem? 2) 2. 3Give a description of the image that is created by lines 6 and 7. (3) 2. 4What does the word â€Å"hoary† mean? (1) 2. 5Why are the olive trees likened to â€Å"wrestlers bent wit toil†? (2) 2. 6How do the vines and the olive trees â€Å"lighten† their branches? (1) 2. 7Explain the paradox created by the phrase â€Å"the hearth’s r eviving pyre†. (2) 2. 8Refer to line 18, what is the figure of speech used and what does this image tell us about the glass of wine? (2) [15] OR Question 3 ‘ a young mans thoughts before june the 16th† Fhazel Johannesse tomorrow i will travel on a road hat winds to the top of the hill i take with me only the sweet memories of my youth my heart aches for my mother for Friday nights with friends around a table with the broad belch of beer I ask only a sad song sung by a women with downturned eyes and strummed by an old man with a broken bow o sing my sad song sing for me for my sunset is drenched with red Questions 3. 1The poem is essentially a dirge, a song of sadness to be sung at a funeral. 3. 1. 1Whose funeral is he lamenting? (2) 3. 1. 2Comment on the words which the poet uses to highlight the sadness. (2) 3. The poet writes as though he himself were personally involved in the historic event. Explain how this is so(2) 3. 3â€Å" for my sunset is drenched in red † Comment on the imagery used in this line(3) 3. 4â€Å"strummed by an old man with a broken heart† Comment on the image created in this line. (2) 3. 5Is there a purpose to writing a poem that uses no punctuation, and which ignores the usual rules of grammar. Explain your answer. (2) 3. 6Why does the poet couch the poem in the future, giving the impression that he is writing his thoughts before all the tragic events took place? (2) [15] Total for Section A: 30 Section B: Unseen Poetry Question 4 ‘Strangers forever’ by Amin Kassam Each of us is a passenger seated in one huge compartment going we do not know where5 all strangers thrown together by chance who travel without arriving; Who can read the whispers of your mind10 when they are hidden even from you? Though you open a window in the chambers of your heart though you strive to say15 what you feel and in striving reach a state of understanding there is still one part one small part20 that remains your own one part that neither I nor anyone else will ever penetrate. Forever strangers. 5 Question 4. 1Discuss the point that the poet is trying to make in this poem. (3) 4. 2What point is the poet trying to make when in lines 6 – 7, he comments that we are â€Å"all strangers/ thrown together by chance†. Justify your answer(4) 4. 3Since the poet presents such a personal and individual viewpoint of life, the reader is more closely involved. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your opinion. (3) [10] Total for Section B: 10 Section C: Novel- Animal Farm Question 5 You must answer ONE of the two essay question on Animal Farm. 5. 1Compare and contrast Napoleon and Snowball. What techniques do they use in their struggle for power? Does Snowball represent a morally legitimate political alternative to the corrupt leadership of Napoleon? [20] OR 5. 2 Explain how Orwell develops the theme of the power of words in his novel, â€Å"Animal Farm. †[20] Total for Section C: 20 Section D: Drama – Othello Question 6 Answer all the questions in full. 6. 1 In your own words explain why Roderigo and Iago both hate Othello. (4) 6. 2Why should Roderigo pay particular attention to Iago’s words in Act 1 Scene 1? (2) 6. 3Mention two instances that Iago refers to sex using animals. 2) 6. 4 List three of the negative comments or words Brabantio uses to describe Othello in Act 1 Scene 2. (3) 6. 5How does Othello react to the provocation of Brabantio’s attack? (1) 6. 6. 1Explain how the relationship between Othello and Desdamona began. Who first   initiated the idea of love? (3) 6. 6. 2Would you say that this is an example of real love, explain yo ur answer. (2) 6. 7How does Desdamona argue that she should be allowed to accompany her husband to    Cyprus? (1) 6. 8What is the â€Å"real reason†, in your opinion, Iago hates Othello? (2) [20] Total for Section D: 20 Grand Total: 80