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SECTION A: SHORT STORIES QUESTION 1 Read the following extract from the SHORT STORY and answer the questions set on it. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer. 1.1 'FORBIDDEN LOVE.' EXTRACT 1 [The conversation between Davie's family (The Randolphs) and Mike and Salome (The Chabakengs). ] 'Get out! Get out of my house!' he shrieked. Salome kept cool. 'Oh no, you don't. If you get tough I'll take your son to court for not supporting his child for the last three years.' She turned to her brother. 'Mike, you've been asking me all the time who the father of my child was and I've been silent. I told you it's a man I love, a man who would come into the open if he could but that his circumstances were exceptional. You thought it was a married man. Well, that is the man!'-she pointed a trembling finger at Davie The family was stunned. Salome was now heaving with emotion. The old man grabbed the packet of letters and said, 'You can't prove it.' Salome laughed out, a hard, cruel laugh. There's one letter at home, the one in which your son begged me not to expose 1.1.1 Discuss the setting of this extract. 1.1.2 What does this extract reveal about Davies character? 1.1.3 Refer to line 1,'( Get out! Get.... house!' (a) What tone would Davie's father use in this line? (b) Why would Davie's father use this tone? 5 him.' Then Dora's mother spoke out. 'My grandchild! I've got a grandchild! 'My God, I must see the child.' Something in the old lady's voice calmed Salome. 'Yes, mother,' she said softly. Michael and Dora walked out quietly. She looked into his eyes and said: 'Somehow I think the fear will fade away now.' ​

Answer 1

1.1.1 The setting of this extract is most likely at Davie's house, where his family (The Randolphs) and Mike and Salome (The Chabakengs) are confronting. Specific details about the physical surroundings are not provided in the extract. However, the setting is emotionally charged and tense due to the conflict between the characters.

1.1.2 This extract reveals that Davie is the father of Salome's child, and he has not supported the child for three years. It also suggests that Davie has been trying to keep his involvement secret and his circumstances are exceptional. He seems to be frightened and ashamed of the situation. This is indicated by the old man's attempt to deny the accusation and Davie's father's initial reaction of anger and shouting.

1.1.3

(a) In line 1, Davie's father uses an angry and aggressive tone.

(b) Davie's father would use this tone to express his strong emotions of anger, shock, and possibly betrayal upon learning about Davie's secret relationship with Salome and their child. His reaction reflects his disbelief and desire to remove Davie and Salome from his house. This shows his rejection of the situation and his initial unwillingness to accept the truth.