The Lion and the Jewel Sample Essay Questions

For each question in Sections A, B and C, in addition to 25 marks indicated for content and argument, a maximum of 10 marks are also allocated for structure, development and competence. 

1.      Why does Sidi refuse to agree to get married without a bride-price being paid? (8 marks)

a.       What are the arguments Lakunle uses to explain why he would not accept the custom of paying a bride price?  (8 marks)

b.      Explain Sidi’s reaction to these arguments? (4 marks)

c.       Discuss the irony of the situation at the end of the play?  (5 marks)

TOTAL MARKS=35

2.      Sidi, having been told of Baroka’s ‘impotence’, is quite confident when she goes to his bedroom. She is prepared to tease him and even to sneer at him.

a.       Discuss THREE things that Baroka says or does to shake her confidence and win her respect. (15 marks)

b.      Explain TWO things he does to throw her off balance and eventually seduce her. (10 marks)

                                    TOTAL MARKS= 35

Resource text: Carlong English B for CSEC

Sample CSEC English B Poetry Exam Questions- 2017

2.      In the poems ‘West Indies, USA’ and ‘South’ life in the Caribbean islands is compared with life in the so called First World.

a.       Explain the situation in which the speaker in EACH poem finds himself  (7 marks)

b.      In EACH poem, show how the speaker suggests to us:

                                                          i.            the negative aspects of life in the North.                               (5 marks)

                                                        ii.            the freedom enjoyed by people in the islands.                       (5 marks)

c.       Giving your reasons, say which of the two poems you find more convincing in its argument that life in the islands is better than life in the more developed parts of the world.  (8 marks)            TOTAL-  35 MARKS

                                        OR

3.      Choose TWO poems from the prescribed list in which the setting or environment is used to portray the message.

a.       For EACH poem describe the setting or environment.  (8 marks)

b.      Compare the use of imagery or diction in EACH poem in portraying the message. (9 marks)

c.       Identify and discuss an effective device used by EACH poet to highlight the setting or environment.                                                                                                 (8 marks)

                            TOTAL- 35 MARKS 

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Animal Imagery in Things Fall Apart

Igbos use animals in characterization, descriptions  and explanations as a way to understand the world in a more natural ways as well as a representation of their beliefs and wisdom.

The animal presence in their culture and beliefs represents their freedom and connection with nature and helps as a contrast with the modernized culture of Europe.

There are two notorious animal representations in the book.

One of them is the fable about a tortoise that meets his demise which is used to foreshadow Okonkwo's personality  and flaw that will eventuality lead to his death.

The other representation is the incident when Enoch , son of the snake-priest, in his way to demonstrate his devotion to his new religion kills a python and eat it, which is a sacred animal in the Igbo culture, and initiates a conflict between the clan and the Christians. This incident can be a symbolic form to show the death of the Igbo's religion.

This animalic illustration of the world is beautiful and somehow it feels so mystic and make you realize how wise nature can be.  It also highlights the lessons that can be learnt from nature.