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CSEC English B Paper 2 May/June 2008 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
Free CXC English B Paper 2 May/June 2008 past paper from 2008. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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In the period leading up to Duncan's murder, we see instances where Macbeth struggles against the thought of committing the deed.
Describe Macbeth's conflicting thoughts and feelings as he contemplates the murder.
[9 marks]
What TWO means does Shakespeare use to evoke our sympathy for Macbeth during this period?
[8 marks]
Identify and explain TWO ways in which Shakespeare later impresses upon his audience what a horrible crime it is to kill a king.
[8 marks]
In Act 1 Scene 5, Lady Macbeth learns that Macbeth is now Thane of Cawdor and that the witches have promised he will be king "hereafter".
What do we learn of Lady Macbeth and of her attitude to her husband as she prays: "Unsex me here"?
[9 marks]
Show how Lady Macbeth seems stronger than her husband in the hours that follow.
[8 marks]
What evidence do we have later in the play to show that Lady Macbeth is not in fact strong as she appears at this stage?
[8 marks]
'Amanda cares about her children but her parenting methods are very destructive.'
Discuss ONE incident that shows her destructive behaviour towards Tom and ONE incident that shows her destructive behaviour towards Laura.
[8 marks]
Explain how Amanda's behaviour in EACH incident could also be interpreted as a demonstration of maternal care.
[9 marks]
Choose TWO of the following and for EACH explain how it could symbolize Amanda's destructive effect on her children:
[8 marks]
Describe what Tom enjoys doing in his leisure time, and comment on what we learn about him from his choice of activities.
Amanda frequently accuses Tom of being selfish in his choice of activities. Say whether or not you agree with Amanda, giving reasons for your answer.
[8 marks]
Discuss Tom's function in the play as a whole.
[9 marks]
Both Claude McKay's 'The Lynching' and Olive Senior's 'Colonial Girls' School' record the impact of prejudice.
What is the nature of the prejudice described in EACH poem? Give THREE examples from EACH poem.
[8 marks]
Identify and comment on TWO poetic devices used in EACH poem to highlight the workings of the prejudice.
[8 marks]
Which of the two poems do you find more disturbing? Give your reasons.
[9 marks]
Consider the poems 'Dreaming Black Boy' and 'Once Upon A Time'. In both poems the speaker wishes that life could be different.
Comment on the effectiveness of the choice of speaker in EACH poem.
Which of the speakers appeals more to your sympathy? Give reasons for your choice.
[9 marks]
For EACH speaker, describe the aspects of society with which he is not happy.
For EACH speaker, describe the aspects of himself with which he is not happy.
[4 marks]
For EACH poem, identify ONE poetic device and say how it contributes to the overall effect of the poem.
[8 marks]
Discuss how the writer highlights the MAJOR conflict in ONE West Indian and ONE non-West Indian novel that you have studied.
Comment on ONE issue the writer of EACH text wants readers to understand from this conflict.
Compare and contrast the ways in which a MAJOR character is affected by the power of a person OR group OR society in ONE West Indian and ONE non-West Indian novel that you have studied.
"Painful experiences in life sometimes help people to understand themselves and other people better." Discuss the extent to which this statement is true or not true of a MAJOR character in ONE West Indian and ONE non-West Indian novel.
Choose ONE West Indian and ONE non-West Indian novel in which the MAIN character suffers loss.
Describe the various kinds of loss that EACH character suffers.
Comment on the ways in which EACH character responds to this experience.