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CSEC English B Paper 2 January 2025 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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TWELFTH NIGHT — William Shakespeare
"Maria and Malvolio provide perspectives on class relationships."
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents in which the audience is reminded that EITHER Maria OR Malvolio belongs to the working class. For ONE of the incidents described, you must discuss how another character is affected by the actions of EITHER Maria OR Malvolio. Finally, you must examine how Shakespeare uses ONE dramatic technique to portray class relationships.
[35 marks]
ANANSI — Alistaire Campbell
"What is exciting about this play is the use of poetry and song to present significant events."
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents in which a poem OR song is used. For ONE of the incidents described, you must discuss how the poem OR song is used in the presentation of that significant event. Finally, you must examine how the playwright uses ONE dramatic technique to present significant events.
[35 marks]
EITHER A WORLD OF POETRY FOR CSEC – Mark McWatt and Hazel Simmons-McDonald
'A Stone’s Throw' and 'Dreaming Black Boy' are poems which focus on physical and emotional abuse.
Write an essay in which you focus on abuse.
For EACH poem, describe the nature of the abuse experienced. For ONE of the poems, you must also discuss the impact of the abuse on ONE person. Finally, for EACH poem, you must examine ONE device EACH poet uses to portray abuse.
[35 marks]
OR "The lessons we learn in life enable us to have a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us."
Write an essay in which you focus on the lessons we learn in life.
Choose TWO poems from the prescribed list and for EACH poem, describe the lesson that is learnt. For ONE of the poems, you must also discuss the effect of this lesson on the speaker OR someone else. Finally, for EACH poem, you must examine ONE device EACH poet uses to explore lessons in life.
[35 marks]
NOVEL
EITHER
ANIMAL FARM — George Orwell
"The betrayal of values is a recurring theme in Animal Farm."
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents where values are betrayed. For ONE of the incidents described, you must also discuss the effect of that betrayal on others. Finally, you must examine ONE technique the writer uses to explore the theme of betrayal.
[35 marks]
OR
FOR THE LIFE OF LAETITIA — Merle Hodge
"The effects of discrimination against women on the basis of their gender is a major theme in For the Life of Laetitia."
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents of gender discrimination in the novel. You must also discuss ONE effect of this experience on ONE woman OR girl. Finally, you must examine ONE technique the writer uses to explore gender discrimination.
[35 marks]
SHORT STORY
A WORLD OF PROSE FOR CSEC — David Williams and Hazel Simmons-McDonald
OR
"In 'Raymond's Run' and 'The Two Grandmothers' traditional gender roles impact the protagonists."
Write an essay in which you focus on traditional gender roles and its impact on the protagonists in these TWO stories.
For EACH story, you must describe ONE incident that highlights the prevalence of traditional gender roles. You must also discuss ONE impact of prevailing traditional gender roles on the protagonist in ONE of the stories. Finally, for EACH story, you must examine ONE technique the writer uses to present the impact of gender roles on the characters' experiences.
[35 marks]
From the prescribed list, choose TWO stories you have studied which discuss social issues.
Write an essay in which you focus on the social issues in the stories chosen.
For EACH story, choose a social issue and describe the situation that gives rise to it. For ONE of the stories, you must also discuss how ONE of the characters responds to the situation described. Finally, for EACH story, you must examine ONE technique the writer uses to present social issues.
[35 marks]