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Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Prisoner of Zenda - Sample Answer
Write about the character that you dislike most
The character that I dislike most in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda is Rupert of Hentzau. He is the leader of the Famous Six, a group of gentlemen who works for Duke Michael. Rupert is a disloyal person.
One day, when Rudolf Rassendyll is riding in the street of Zenda with Princess Flavia, he comes across Rupert who is leading the funeral procession of the dead Lauengram. Rupert makes an offer to Rudolf. Rupert asks Rudolf to attack the castle during the day and he will kill the King, Duke Michael, Colonel Sapt and Fritz von Tarlenheim. Then, Rudolf can be the king and marry Princess Flavia. On the other hand, Rupert will have money and power, and what is more, he can get Antoinette de Mauban whom he wants so much. This shows his disloyalty towards Duke Michael and he cannot be trusted. He is also greedy and selfish. He is willing to kill in order to get what he wants.
He is also a cruel man. When he goes to the Castle of Tarlenheim to offer Ruldof 100,000 pounds from Duke Michael, he stabs Rudolf when he pretends to shake hands with Rudolf. At the end of the story, he does kill Duke Michael because he wants Antoinette de Mauban.
As a conclusion, I dislike Rupert of Hentzau because he is disloyal, greedy, selfish and cruel. All these qualities make him a bad character that everybody loves to hate.
The character that I dislike most in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda is Rupert of Hentzau. He is the leader of the Famous Six, a group of gentlemen who works for Duke Michael. Rupert is a disloyal person.
One day, when Rudolf Rassendyll is riding in the street of Zenda with Princess Flavia, he comes across Rupert who is leading the funeral procession of the dead Lauengram. Rupert makes an offer to Rudolf. Rupert asks Rudolf to attack the castle during the day and he will kill the King, Duke Michael, Colonel Sapt and Fritz von Tarlenheim. Then, Rudolf can be the king and marry Princess Flavia. On the other hand, Rupert will have money and power, and what is more, he can get Antoinette de Mauban whom he wants so much. This shows his disloyalty towards Duke Michael and he cannot be trusted. He is also greedy and selfish. He is willing to kill in order to get what he wants.
He is also a cruel man. When he goes to the Castle of Tarlenheim to offer Ruldof 100,000 pounds from Duke Michael, he stabs Rudolf when he pretends to shake hands with Rudolf. At the end of the story, he does kill Duke Michael because he wants Antoinette de Mauban.
As a conclusion, I dislike Rupert of Hentzau because he is disloyal, greedy, selfish and cruel. All these qualities make him a bad character that everybody loves to hate.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Prisoner of Zenda - Sample Answer
PMR 2002 - Choose one character that you find interesting. Give reasons why you find that character interesting.
I find Rudolf Rassendyll from the novel an interesting character.
In an interesting event when King Rudolf is sick when he drinks the drugged wine sent by his brother, Duke Michael, Rudolf bravely agrees to Colonel Sapt’s suggestion to impersonate the king. He does this to prevent Duke Michael from taking over the throne. Eventhough it is dangerous as he can be killed if he is discovered, Rudolf is willig to do it because oh his new friend.
Later, Rudolf refuses the bribe of 50 and 100 thousand pounds from Duke Michael to leave Ruritania because he is loyal to his friends.
Towards the end of the story, he bravely fights against the Famous Six in the castle to save the king. He is badly injured in the fight, risking his life for the sake of his friends.
Rudolf Rassendyll is indeed a brave and loyal friend. He is willing to risk his life because of his friendship with Colonel Sapt, Fritz von tarlenheim and the King. He also refuses to betray them though he is offered money, the throne and even Princess Flavia. friendship, loyalty and bravery are the themes presented in the novel. To be brave and loyal are the lessons that we can learn from Rudolf Rassendyll.
I find Rudolf Rassendyll from the novel an interesting character.
In an interesting event when King Rudolf is sick when he drinks the drugged wine sent by his brother, Duke Michael, Rudolf bravely agrees to Colonel Sapt’s suggestion to impersonate the king. He does this to prevent Duke Michael from taking over the throne. Eventhough it is dangerous as he can be killed if he is discovered, Rudolf is willig to do it because oh his new friend.
Later, Rudolf refuses the bribe of 50 and 100 thousand pounds from Duke Michael to leave Ruritania because he is loyal to his friends.
Towards the end of the story, he bravely fights against the Famous Six in the castle to save the king. He is badly injured in the fight, risking his life for the sake of his friends.
Rudolf Rassendyll is indeed a brave and loyal friend. He is willing to risk his life because of his friendship with Colonel Sapt, Fritz von tarlenheim and the King. He also refuses to betray them though he is offered money, the throne and even Princess Flavia. friendship, loyalty and bravery are the themes presented in the novel. To be brave and loyal are the lessons that we can learn from Rudolf Rassendyll.
Potato People - Sample Answer
PMR 2003 - Describe an event that you think is interesting. Gives reasons for your choice.
There are many interesting events in the novel The Potato People by Angela Wright. One of the interesting events occurs when Patrick Flynne meets Marie for the first time.
He hears a voice coming from the other side of the road
He looks up and invites the girl to share his bread. He can see that the girl is a gipsy girl of about his age. The girl sits next to him and he gives half of his bread to her. She looks so happy as she finishes her bread.
This is an interesting event because it shows Patrick’s kindness towards Marie. Even though Patrick himself is starving, he is willing to share his bread because he is kind and generous. Marie appreciates Patrick’s kindness and generosity by saying “That was beautiful. You must have been sent by an angel. I was so hungry.”
The event is memorable as it is the beginning of their relationship. Later on Marie helps and guides Patrick in their escape to America. They manage to find jobs and wealth in America, and get married. This event is interesting and memorable to me because of those reasons.
There are many interesting events in the novel The Potato People by Angela Wright. One of the interesting events occurs when Patrick Flynne meets Marie for the first time.
He hears a voice coming from the other side of the road
He looks up and invites the girl to share his bread. He can see that the girl is a gipsy girl of about his age. The girl sits next to him and he gives half of his bread to her. She looks so happy as she finishes her bread.
This is an interesting event because it shows Patrick’s kindness towards Marie. Even though Patrick himself is starving, he is willing to share his bread because he is kind and generous. Marie appreciates Patrick’s kindness and generosity by saying “That was beautiful. You must have been sent by an angel. I was so hungry.”
The event is memorable as it is the beginning of their relationship. Later on Marie helps and guides Patrick in their escape to America. They manage to find jobs and wealth in America, and get married. This event is interesting and memorable to me because of those reasons.
The Pearl - Sample Answer
SPM 2004 – Choose an event in the novel you have studied which you find to be most memorable. Give reasons for your choice and, with close reference to the text, discuss the event
An event that I find most memorable in The Pearl by John Steinbeck is when Coyotito is stung by a scorpion in the first chapter of the novel. Kino and Juana have just finished having their breakfast of corn cakes and pulque when they see a scorpion moving down the rope that supports Coyotito’s sleeping box. They freeze so as not to startle the scorpion. Kino moves stealthily towards the box while Juana whispers Hail Mary and ancient magic.
As Kino approaches the box, Coyotito laughs and shakes the rope. The scorpion falls, lands on his shoulder and stings him. I like this event as it shows Juana’s nature and instinct of a mother. She bravely sucks out the poison even though she might swallow it and make her sick instead.
She asks for the doctor but is told that the doctor will not come to their house. When she hears this she says “Then we will go to him”. This shows that she is a quick-thinking person and a determined mother too. All this while Kino is shown as ‘hovering’ and does not know what to do.
This event is also memorable as it sets the story and the chain of events that follow. The finding of the pearl that leads to Kino’s misery happens because of this event.
An event that I find most memorable in The Pearl by John Steinbeck is when Coyotito is stung by a scorpion in the first chapter of the novel. Kino and Juana have just finished having their breakfast of corn cakes and pulque when they see a scorpion moving down the rope that supports Coyotito’s sleeping box. They freeze so as not to startle the scorpion. Kino moves stealthily towards the box while Juana whispers Hail Mary and ancient magic.
As Kino approaches the box, Coyotito laughs and shakes the rope. The scorpion falls, lands on his shoulder and stings him. I like this event as it shows Juana’s nature and instinct of a mother. She bravely sucks out the poison even though she might swallow it and make her sick instead.
She asks for the doctor but is told that the doctor will not come to their house. When she hears this she says “Then we will go to him”. This shows that she is a quick-thinking person and a determined mother too. All this while Kino is shown as ‘hovering’ and does not know what to do.
This event is also memorable as it sets the story and the chain of events that follow. The finding of the pearl that leads to Kino’s misery happens because of this event.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Pearl - John Steinbeck
Chapter 3
Event 4 – Day 1 (night)
The news of the pearl has spread all over the town.
Kino’s house is full of villagers wanting to see the pearl’
Kino speaks of his dreams. He wants to buy new clothes, get married in the church, buy a rifle and send Coyotito to school.
People wonder at Kino’s sudden transformation.
Event 5 – Day 1 (night)
The priest comes to Kino’s house upon hearing the news.
He says that Kino is named after a great man.
He asks what he would like to do with the money.
Kino says that he wants to get married in the church.
The priest reminds Kino not to forget to give alms to the church.
Event 6 – Day 1 (night)
The doctor comes to Kino’s house with his servant.
At first Kino refuses to let the doctor into house.
But when told the scorpion bite has a strange effect he lets the doctor in.
The doctor says that the poison has gone in but he’ll try to treat Coyotito.
He works a capsule and forces it down Coyotito’s throat.
He says that he will back after an hour to check on the baby.
The baby becomes sick.
The doctor comes back after an hour and gives medicine to Coyotito.
He asks when Kino can pay for the treatment.
Kino states that he will pay after he has sold the pearl.
Event 7 – Day 1 (midnight)
Kino wakes from his sleep sensing scratching sound from the corner of his house.
He springs and stabs the figure with his knife.
He feels a hard blow on his head and blood flows down from his head.
Juana helps clean the wound.
Juana asks Kino to throw away the pearl as it will destroy their family.
Kino refuses saying that the pearl is their only chance to free themselves from the oppression that is holding them down.
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