Question 4

QUESTION 4: MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!

Read the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected
length of your answer.

NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 4.1 AND
QUESTION 4.2.

4.1 EXTRACT G
[Isabel addresses the audience.]

4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question
numbers (4.1.1(a) to 4.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

(4 x 1) (4)

4.1.2 Describe the setting of this extract. (2)

4.1.3 Why does Isabel start the debate ‘so badly’ and ‘finish it so
strongly’ (lines 1–2)? (2)

4.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.1.4) in
the ANSWER BOOK.

(a) Refer to lines 15–16 (‘I’ve always thought … of embarrassing
backyard’).

This line is an example of …
A alliteration.
B metonymy.
C personification.
D assonance. (1)

(b) Explain this figure of speech as used in the extract. (2)

4.1.5 What does this extract tell you about Isabel’s state of mind?
Substantiate your answer. (2)

4.1.6 Refer to the play as a whole.
Explain the irony of Thami wanting to fight for freedom. (2)

4.1.7 Thami is portrayed as a weak character.

Discuss your view. (3)

AND

4.2 EXTRACT H
[Thami and Isabel meet after Mr M’s death.]

4.2.1 Refer to line 1 (‘Mr M did that?’)
(a) What tone would Isabel use in this line? (1)

(b) Why would Isabel use this tone in this line? (1)

4.2.2 If you were the director of this play, what would you tell Isabel to do
when saying line 20 (‘That doesn’t make him an ‘informer’,
Thami!’)? State TWO actions. (2)

4.2.3 Explain what Isabel means when she tells Thami, ‘He thought he
… the right thing’ (lines 25–26). (2)

4.2.4 Why is the following statement FALSE?
Isabel goes to Mr M’s grave to bid him farewell. (1)

4.2.5 State ONE difference in the reaction of Thami and Isabel in this
extract. (2)

4.2.6 What does Thami and Isabel’s conversation reveal about Mr M’s
character?
Substantiate your answer. (2)

4.2.7 One of the themes in My Children! My Africa! is respect.
Discuss this theme. (3)

4.2.8 Isabel’s visit to Zolile High becomes a turning point in her life.

Discuss your view. (3)
[35]

TOTAL SECTION B: 35