Also, at the beginning of the second act, after Nora s psychologicalcondition has begun to erode, the stage directions indicate that the Christmas tree is correspondingly dishevelled. New Year s DayThe action of the play is set at Christmastime, and Nora and Torvald both look forward to New Year s asthe start of a new, happier phase in their lives. In the new year, Torvald will start his new job, and heanticipates with excitement the extra money and admiration the job will bring him. Nora also looksforward to Torvald s new job, because she will finally be able to repay her secret debt to Krogstad. By theend of the play, however, the nature of the new start that New Year s represents for Torvald and Nora haschanged dramatically. They both must become new people and face radically changed ways of living. Hence, the new year comes to mark the beginning of a truly new and different period in both their livesand their personalities. Dress and CostumeNora's fancy dress for the party symbolizes the character she plays in her marriage to Torvald. Take noteof when Nora is supposed to be wearing it and for whom. Note too that when she leaves Torvald in the lastact, she first changes into different clothes, which suggests the new woman she is to become. The Masquerade BallThe masquerade ball that Torvald and Nora attend represents the lies and deceit that people resort to ineveryday life. At a masquerade, people hide behind masks. Their true selves cannot be seen through thecostume. Nora is hiding behind a mask of lies, keeping the truth from her husband and Dr. Rank. She ispretending and playing a part much like people do at a masquerade ball. It is not long after the ball thatthe mask comes off and the truth is revealed. The TarantellaA tarantella is a folk dance from southern Italy that accelerates from its already quick tempo andalternates between major and minor keys. In its constant fluctuation, it is like Nora's character. In this Act,it serves as Nora's last chance to be Torvald's doll, to dance and amuse him.


It is not long after the ball thatthe mask comes off and the truth is revealed. The TarantellaA tarantella is a folk dance from southern Italy that accelerates from its already quick tempo andalternates between major and minor keys. In its constant fluctuation, it is like Nora's character. In this Act,it serves as Nora's last chance to be Torvald's doll, to dance and amuse him. Also, the tarantella iscommonly and falsely known as a dance that is supposed to rid the dancer of the bite of the tarantula. Applied to the play, its use suggests that Nora is trying to rid herself of the deadly poison of an outsideforce, however fruitlessly. Rather than alleviating the bite, though, the music and her life only continue toaccelerate and spin out of control. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERISATION - A Doll's House Study GuideCharacter ListNoraThe protagonist of the play and the wife of Torvald Helmer. Nora initially seems like a playful, na ve childwho lacks knowledge of the world outside her home. She does have some worldly experience, however,and the small acts of rebellion in which she engages indicate that she is not as innocent or happy as sheappears. She comes to see her position in her marriage with increasing clarity and finds the strength tofree herself from her oppressive situation. Torvald HelmerNora s husband. Torvald delights in his new position at the bank, just as he delights in his position ofauthority as a husband. He treats Nora like a child, in a manner that is both kind and patronizing. He doesnot view Nora as an equal but rather as a plaything or doll to be teased and admired. In general, Torvald isoverly concerned with his place and status in society, and he allows his emotions to be swayed heavily bythe prospect of society s respect and the fear of society s scorn. KrogstadA lawyer who went to school with Torvald and holds a subordinate position at Torvald s bank. Krogstad scharacter is contradictory: though his bad deeds seem to stem from a desire to protect his children fromscorn, he is perfectly willing to use unethical tactics to achieve his goals.


He doesnot view Nora as an equal but rather as a plaything or doll to be teased and admired. In general, Torvald isoverly concerned with his place and status in society, and he allows his emotions to be swayed heavily bythe prospect of society s respect and the fear of society s scorn. KrogstadA lawyer who went to school with Torvald and holds a subordinate position at Torvald s bank. Krogstad scharacter is contradictory: though his bad deeds seem to stem from a desire to protect his children fromscorn, he is perfectly willing to use unethical tactics to achieve his goals. His willingness to allow Nora tosuffer is despicable, but his claims to feel sympathy for her and the hard circumstances of his own lifecompel us to sympathize with him to some degree. Mrs. LindeNora s childhood friend. Kristine Linde is a practical, down-to-earth woman, and her sensible worldviewhighlights Nora s somewhat childlike outlook on life. Mrs. Linde s account of her life of poverty underscoresthe privileged nature of the life that Nora leads. Also, we learn that Mrs. Linde took responsibility for hersick parent, whereas Nora abandoned her father when he was ill. Dr. RankTorvald s best friend. Dr. Rank stands out as the one character in the play who is by and largeunconcerned with what others think of him. He is also notable for his stoic acceptance of his fate. UnlikeTorvald and Nora, Dr. Rank admits to the diseased nature literally, in his case of his life. For the mostpart, he avoids talking to Torvald about his imminent death out of respect for Torvald s distaste forugliness. Bob, Emmy, and IvarNora and Torvald s three small children. In her brief interaction with her children, Nora shows herself to bea loving mother. When she later refuses to spend time with her children because she fears she maymorally corrupt them, Nora acts on her belief that the quality of parenting strongly influences a child sdevelopment. Anne-MarieThe Helmers nanny. Though Ibsen doesn t fully develop her character, Anne-Marie seems to be a kindlywoman who has genuine affection for Nora. She had to give up her own daughter in order to take thenursing job offered by Nora s father. Thus, she shares with Nora and Mrs.


Though Ibsen doesn t fully develop her character, Anne-Marie seems to be a kindlywoman who has genuine affection for Nora. She had to give up her own daughter in order to take thenursing job offered by Nora s father. Thus, she shares with Nora and Mrs. Linde the act of sacrificing herown happiness out of economic necessity. Nora s fatherGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Though Nora s father is dead before the action of the play begins, the characters refer to him throughoutthe play. Though she clearly loves and admires her father, Nora also comes to blame him for contributingto her subservient position in life. Analysis of Major CharactersNora HelmerAt the beginning of A Doll s House, Nora seems completely happy. She responds affectionately toTorvald s teasing, speaks with excitement about the extra money his new job will provide, and takespleasure in the company of her children and friends. She does not seem to mind her doll-like existence, inwhich she is coddled, pampered, and patronized. As the play progresses, Nora reveals that she is not just a silly girl, as Torvald calls her. That sheunderstands the business details related to the debt she incurred taking out a loan to preserve Torvald shealth indicates that she is intelligent and possesses capacities beyond mere wifehood. Her description ofher years of secret labor undertaken to pay off her debt shows her fierce determination and ambition. Additionally, the fact that she was willing to break the law in order to ensure Torvald s health shows hercourage. Krogstad s blackmail and the trauma that follows do not change Nora s nature; they open her eyes to herunfulfilled and underappreciated potential. I have been performing tricks for you, Torvald, she saysduring her climactic confrontation with him. Nora comes to realize that in addition to her literal dancingand singing tricks, she has been putting on a show throughout her marriage. She has pretended to besomeone she is not in order to fulfill the role that Torvald, her father, and society at large have expectedof her. Torvald s severe and selfish reaction after learning of Nora s deception and forgery is the final catalyst forNora s awakening. But even in the first act, Nora shows that she is not totally unaware that her life is atodds with her true personality.


Nora comes to realize that in addition to her literal dancingand singing tricks, she has been putting on a show throughout her marriage. She has pretended to besomeone she is not in order to fulfill the role that Torvald, her father, and society at large have expectedof her. Torvald s severe and selfish reaction after learning of Nora s deception and forgery is the final catalyst forNora s awakening. But even in the first act, Nora shows that she is not totally unaware that her life is atodds with her true personality. She defies Torvald in small yet meaningful ways by eating macaroons andthen lying to him about it, for instance. She also swears, apparently just for the pleasure she derives fromminor rebellion against societal standards. As the drama unfolds, and as Nora s awareness of the truthabout her life grows, her need for rebellion escalates, culminating in her walking out on her husband andchildren to find independence. Torvald HelmerTorvald embraces the belief that a man s role in marriage is to protect and guide his wife. He clearlyenjoys the idea that Nora needs his guidance, and he interacts with her as a father would. He instructs herwith trite, moralistic sayings, such as: A home that depends on loans and debt is not beautiful because itis not free. He is also eager to teach Nora the dance she performs at the costume party. Torvald likes toenvision himself as Nora s savior, asking her after the party, D o you know that I ve often wished youwere facing some terrible dangers so that I could risk life and limb, risk everything, for your sake? Although Torvald seizes the power in his relationship with Nora and refers to her as a girl, it seems thatTorvald is actually the weaker and more childlike character. Dr. Rank s explanation for not wanting Torvaldto enter his sickroom Torvald is so fastidious, he cannot face up to anything ugly suggests that Dr.Rank feels Torvald must be sheltered like a child from the realities of the world. Furthermore, Torvaldreveals himself to be childishly petty at times.


Dr. Rank s explanation for not wanting Torvaldto enter his sickroom Torvald is so fastidious, he cannot face up to anything ugly suggests that Dr.Rank feels Torvald must be sheltered like a child from the realities of the world. Furthermore, Torvaldreveals himself to be childishly petty at times. His real objection to working with Krogstad stems not from-deficiencies in Krogstad s moral character but, rather, Krogstad s overly friendly and familiar behavior. Torvald s decision to fire Krogstad stems ultimately from the fact that he feels threatened and offended byKrogstad s failure to pay him the proper respect. Torvald is very conscious of other people s perceptions of him and of his standing in the community. Hisexplanation for rejecting Nora s request that Krogstad be kept on at the office that retaining Krogstadwould make him a laughing stock before the entire staff shows that he prioritizes his reputation overhis wife s desires. Torvald further demonstrates his deep need for society s respect in his reaction toNora s deception. Although he says that Nora has ruined his happiness and will not be allowed to raise thechildren, he insists that she remain in the house because his chief concern is saving the appearance ofGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.their household. KrogstadKrogstad is the antagonist in A Doll s House, but he is not necessarily a villain. Though his willingness toallow Nora s torment to continue is cruel, Krogstad is not without sympathy for her. As he says, Evenmoney lenders, hacks, well, a man like me, can have a little of what you call feeling, you know. He visitsNora to check on her, and he discourages her from committing suicide. Moreover, Krogstad hasreasonable motives for behaving as he does: he wants to keep his job at the bank in order to spare hischildren from the hardships that come with a spoiled reputation. Unlike Torvald, who seems to desirerespect for selfish reasons, Krogstad desires it for his family s sake. Like Nora, Krogstad is a person who has been wronged by society, and both Nora and Krogstad havecommitted the same crime: forgery of signatures.


As he says, Evenmoney lenders, hacks, well, a man like me, can have a little of what you call feeling, you know. He visitsNora to check on her, and he discourages her from committing suicide. Moreover, Krogstad hasreasonable motives for behaving as he does: he wants to keep his job at the bank in order to spare hischildren from the hardships that come with a spoiled reputation. Unlike Torvald, who seems to desirerespect for selfish reasons, Krogstad desires it for his family s sake. Like Nora, Krogstad is a person who has been wronged by society, and both Nora and Krogstad havecommitted the same crime: forgery of signatures. Though he did break the law, Krogstad s crime wasrelatively minor, but society has saddled him with the stigma of being a criminal and prohibited him frommoving beyond his past. Additionally, Krogstad s claim that his immoral behavior began when Mrs. Lindeabandoned him for a man with money so she could provide for her family makes it possible for us tounderstand Krogstad as a victim of circumstances. One could argue that society forced Mrs. Linde awayfrom Krogstad and thus prompted his crime. Though society s unfair treatment of Krogstad does not justifyhis actions, it does align him more closely with Nora and therefore tempers our perception of him as adespicable character. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. GENERAL ESSAY QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE ESSAYS WITH ANSWERS- A Doll's House1. How could the submissive, selfish and silly Nora of the first two acts transform herselfinto an independent woman by the end of the last act? Is the transformation realistic?While Nora puts on a convincing performance of being a submissive, selfish and foolish womanduring the first act, there are early signs that this is not the real her. When she asks Torvald formore money despite having just been on a spending spree, she appears selfish and grasping. Butwe soon discover, in her conversation with Mrs Linde, that she is not squandering the money tosatisfy her own desires, but using it to pay off the loan she took out in order to save her husband'slife. In doing so, she has denied herself new things so that her husband and children can have allthey need.


When she asks Torvald formore money despite having just been on a spending spree, she appears selfish and grasping. Butwe soon discover, in her conversation with Mrs Linde, that she is not squandering the money tosatisfy her own desires, but using it to pay off the loan she took out in order to save her husband'slife. In doing so, she has denied herself new things so that her husband and children can have allthey need. Her arranging the loan and the trip to Italy - and her subsequent careful managementof money and of her secret - show an astonishing strength of character. In addition, she secretlytakes jobs to pay off the loan, a step towards the independence she finally embraces. But in thefirst two acts, Nora does not dare to acknowledge her own strength, let alone use it. There aremany reasons for this. Chief among them are that her beloved Torvald, and society in general,would not comfortably countenance such strength in a woman. So it is easier for Nora to keep herhead below the parapet rather than risk the consequences of showing herself as she is. Nora's submissiveness to Torvald is not all it seems. By playing the doll-child according to hiswishes, she manipulates him into the role of indulgent father-figure. But in spite of her skill at'managing' him, there is one instance in which she desperately wants him to adopt the manly anddominant role: she wants him to rescue her from the ruin caused by Krogstad's revelations. Whenhe fails to provide the strength she needs, she realizes that she no longer loves him, as he is notthe man she thought him. It is almost inevitable that she is forced to find that strength withinherself. Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformationas an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along.2. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues?A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and useof public opinion to suppress individuality.


It is almost inevitable that she is forced to find that strength withinherself. Her realization that she wants to pursue her independence is not so much a transformationas an awakening to a strength she has possessed all along.2. In what way does A Doll's House explore social issues?A Doll's House shines a searchlight on Victorian society, drawing attention to its hypocrisy and useof public opinion to suppress individuality. The critic Bjorn Hemmer, in an essay in The CambridgeCompanion to Ibsen, wrote: "The people who live in such a society know the weight of 'publicopinion' and of all those agencies which keep watch over society's 'law and order': the norms, theconventions and the traditions which in essence belong to the past but which continue into thepresent and there thwart individual liberty in a variety of ways. "Torvald lives by society's norms, and when faced with a choice of whether to support his wife orsociety, he sides with society. When he realizes that she has broken the law in forging her father'ssignature on the loan document, he never questions the morality of such a law: it is left to Nora todo that. His aim is to preserve the appearance of respectability and ensure his continuedacceptance in society. He has become so shaped by society's conventions that he cannot see hiswife's suffering. In The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen, Gail Finney writes that in Ibsen's own notesfor this play, he notes that a mother in modern society is "like certain insects who go away and diewhen she has done her duty in the propagation of the race.". This view is confirmed by Torvald'srejection of Nora when he discovers her secret; he says she is not fit to bring up their children ifher reputation is tarnished. For Torvald, public life has obscured and overtaken private self. Inorder to find out who she is and what she wants, Nora has to reject the life that society prescribesGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.for her as a wife and mother, and strike out on her own. ". I am going to see," she tells Torvald inAct 3, "who is right, the world or I."But this is not simple. The nineteenth century saw a huge shift from the old social order of selfimprovement within a stable rural society to a new social order founded on money.


Inorder to find out who she is and what she wants, Nora has to reject the life that society prescribesGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.for her as a wife and mother, and strike out on her own. ". I am going to see," she tells Torvald inAct 3, "who is right, the world or I."But this is not simple. The nineteenth century saw a huge shift from the old social order of selfimprovement within a stable rural society to a new social order founded on money. But women atthe time could not control money without the authority of the man who 'owned' them, be ithusband, brother or father. Single and lone women like Mrs Linde had more control over their livesand money than married women, who were discouraged from taking jobs and had to surrendermoney matters to their husbands. But as Mrs Linde's story shows, having no male 'provider'brought its own problems. In sum, women had little power. Power lay with people like Torvald, who is a banker and lawyer. Torvald is able to dictate the fate not only of his family but of Mrs Linde by giving her a job andKrogstad by giving away his job . He is gratified by the prospect of sacking Krogstad because hedisapproves of his morality. In effect, the Torvalds of this world defined morality. As we have seenwith regard to Nora's crime, they also defined the law, and therefore, who was a criminal. It isworth noting that Ibsen based the episode of Nora's forgery on a similar 'crime' committed by afemale friend of his, which ended tragically for her, so he was drawing attention to what he saw asa genuine social problem. He supported economic reform that would protect women's property andbefriended European feminists. Other social issues addressed in the play include how women should be educated, both for theresponsibilities of family and for self-fulfillment; the right of women to define their role in thefamily and society; the degrading effects of poverty on self-fulfillment as with Mrs Linde and theNurse ; and the scourge of venereal disease as suffered by Dr Rank .3. How do different characters use the words "free" and "freedom"?


It isworth noting that Ibsen based the episode of Nora's forgery on a similar 'crime' committed by afemale friend of his, which ended tragically for her, so he was drawing attention to what he saw asa genuine social problem. He supported economic reform that would protect women's property andbefriended European feminists. Other social issues addressed in the play include how women should be educated, both for theresponsibilities of family and for self-fulfillment; the right of women to define their role in thefamily and society; the degrading effects of poverty on self-fulfillment as with Mrs Linde and theNurse ; and the scourge of venereal disease as suffered by Dr Rank .3. How do different characters use the words "free" and "freedom"? How does the use ofthese words change throughout the play?It is Torvald who introduces the concept of freedom in the play, claiming that "There can be nofreedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.". He defines freedom ineconomic terms, as befits an age where power depended upon money. He is also adoptingsociety's values, as debt was disapproved of and considered a sign of moral degeneracy. Thedramatic irony behind his words lies in the fact that Torvald would not have any life at all if his wifehad not gone into debt, though he does not realize this. Like Torvald, Krogstad sees freedom as moral respectability in the eyes of society. His job at thebank is the means by which he will "cut himself free" from the stigma of his "indiscretion" offorgery. The problem with this approach is that his "freedom" depends upon the whim of hisemployer, who also sits in moral judgment on him and can withdraw his job if he finds that he fallsshort in that respect. Mrs Linde feels proud that by working hard, she was able to support her brothers and mother, and"I was privileged to make the end of my mother's life almost free from care.". Like Torvald, she isdefining freedom in economic terms. But she is operating at a lower economic level than he is.


His job at thebank is the means by which he will "cut himself free" from the stigma of his "indiscretion" offorgery. The problem with this approach is that his "freedom" depends upon the whim of hisemployer, who also sits in moral judgment on him and can withdraw his job if he finds that he fallsshort in that respect. Mrs Linde feels proud that by working hard, she was able to support her brothers and mother, and"I was privileged to make the end of my mother's life almost free from care.". Like Torvald, she isdefining freedom in economic terms. But she is operating at a lower economic level than he is. Sheis talking of being able to provide the necessities of life, whereas he is talking of the relative luxuryof being free from debt. In Act 1, Nora is delighted that soon she will have paid off her debt to Krogstad and will be "freeGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.from care, quite free from care; to be able to play and romp with the children; to be able to keepthe house beautifully and have everything just as Torvald likes it!". At this point, she defines herfreedom in terms of the very things that as she later realizes restrict her: her role as a submissivewife and mother. By the end of Act 2, Krogstad's letter revealing Nora's debt and forgery of her father's signature issitting in Torvald's letterbox. Nora, who fears yet hopes that Torvald will shield her by taking theentire blame upon himself, means to disappear or commit suicide, thereby saving him fromdisgrace. She tells him: "Then you will be free.". Thus Torvald will maintain his respectability bymeans of Nora's obliterating herself from his world. At the end of the play, Nora has been awakened to Torvald's narrow-mindedness and no longersees freedom in terms of bondage to him or obliteration of herself. On the contrary, she definesfreedom for herself and Torvald as complete independence from each other, as she leaves themarriage to forge a new life for herself: "I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feelyourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on bothsides. "4.


On the contrary, she definesfreedom for herself and Torvald as complete independence from each other, as she leaves themarriage to forge a new life for herself: "I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feelyourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on bothsides. "4. Compare Torvald s and Nora s attitudes toward money. Torvald and Nora s first conversation establishes Torvald as the member of the household whomakes and controls the money and Nora as the one who spends it. Torvald repeatedly teases Noraabout her spending, and at one point Mrs. Linde points out that Nora was a big spender in heryounger days. These initial comments paint Nora as a shallow woman who is overly concerned with-material delights. Yet Nora s generous tip to the porter in the play s opening scene shows that sheis not a selfish woman. More important, once the secret of Nora s loan is made known to theaudience, we see that Nora s interest in money stems more from her concern for her family swelfare than from petty desires. We realize that the excitement she has expressed over Torvald snew, well-paying job results from the fact that more spending money means she can finally pay offher debt to Krogstad. While Torvald seems less enthralled by money because he doesn t talk about it except to chastiseNora for her spending, he is obsessed with having a beautiful home, including a beautiful wife. Heconsiders these things important to his reputation, and keeping up this reputation requires money. Although Torvald accuses Nora of wasting money, Nora spends her money mostly on worthycauses, whereas Torvald uses his for selfish, shallow purposes.5. Why does Torvald constantly reprimand Nora for her wastefulness and foolishnesswhile simultaneously supporting her behavior? What insight does this contradictiongive us into Torvald and Nora s relationship?Torvald perceives Nora as a foolish woman who is ignorant of the way society works, but he likesNora s foolishness and ignorance because they render her helpless and therefore dependent onhim. It soon becomes clear to us that Nora s dependence, not Torvald s love for Nora as a person,forms the foundation of Torvald s affection for her. In Act One, Torvald teases Nora about wastingmoney but then tries to please her by graciously giving her more.


What insight does this contradictiongive us into Torvald and Nora s relationship?Torvald perceives Nora as a foolish woman who is ignorant of the way society works, but he likesNora s foolishness and ignorance because they render her helpless and therefore dependent onhim. It soon becomes clear to us that Nora s dependence, not Torvald s love for Nora as a person,forms the foundation of Torvald s affection for her. In Act One, Torvald teases Nora about wastingmoney but then tries to please her by graciously giving her more. Similarly, he points out her faultsbut then says he doesn t want her to change a bit. He clearly enjoys keeping Nora in a positionwhere she cannot function in the world without him, even if it means that she remains foolish. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. In general, Torvald disapproves of any kind of change in Nora s constant, obedient demeanorbecause he needs to control her behavior. When Nora begins to dance the tarantella wildly in ActTwo, he is unsettled. In Act One, Nora says that it would humiliate Torvald if he knew he wassecretly in debt to her for his life, indicating that Torvald wants the power in his marriage to be onesided rather than mutual.6. Compare and contrast Mrs. Linde and Nora at the end of the play. By the end of Act Three, both Nora and Mrs. Linde have entered new phases in their lives. Nora haschosen to abandon her children and her husband because she wants independence from her rolesas mother and wife. In contrast, Mrs. Linde has chosen to abandon her independence to marryKrogstad and take care of his family. She likes having people depend on her, and independencedoes not seem to fulfill her. Despite their apparent opposition, both Nora s and Mrs. Linde sdecisions allow them to fulfill their respective personal desires. They have both chosen their ownfates, freely and without male influence. Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is notas important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves.7. Using specific examples, discuss how Ibsen's "progress from one work to the other" is due to a"perpetual scrutiny of the same general questions regarded from different points of view. "8. Do you feel that Ibsen's drama is "dated"?


Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is notas important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves.7. Using specific examples, discuss how Ibsen's "progress from one work to the other" is due to a"perpetual scrutiny of the same general questions regarded from different points of view. "8. Do you feel that Ibsen's drama is "dated"? To defend your view, cite dramatic themes in theseplays which you consider to be universal, or limited in scope.9. Show how the first act forewarns the audience of almost all the forthcoming events in the rest ofthe drama.10. Point out some instances where Ibsen is able to "externalize" inner problems by using effectivesymbols.11. At least one character in each play prefers an imaginary view of life to a realistic viewpoint. Withthis in mind, discuss the life-view of Torvald Helmer.12. In what ways does the vocation of Torvald Helmer provide additional insight into his character?13. Devise an alternative ending for A Doll's House, trying not to violate Ibsen's dramatic thesis. Defend either your new conclusion or the inviolability of Ibsen's original ending.14. Explain the symbolic significance of hereditary disease in A Doll's House.15. Do today's women face the same sort of barriers that women did in Nora's time?16. In what ways is Torvald caged by societal expectations? What about the other men in the play?Krogstad? Dr. Rank?17. What is important about the title? Who is the "doll" Ibsen refers to?18. Who is the more significant female character in terms of plot development, Nora or Kristine?Explain your answer.19. Do you think Kristine's decision not to prevent Krogstad from revealing the truth to Torvald is abetrayal of Nora? Does this act ultimately hurt or benefit Nora?20. How does Henrik Ibsen reveal character in A Doll's House? Is Nora a sympathetic character? Didyour opinion of Nora change from the beginning of the play to its conclusion21. Does the play end the way you expected? Do you think this was a happy ending?22. A Doll's House is generally considered a feminist work. Do you agree with this characterization?Why or why not?23. How essential is the setting, both in terms of time period and location?


A Doll's House is generally considered a feminist work. Do you agree with this characterization?Why or why not?23. How essential is the setting, both in terms of time period and location? Could the play have takenplace anywhere else? Would the final outcome have had the same impact if A Doll's House hadbeen set in the present day? Why or why not? Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.24. Knowing that the plot is based on a series of events that happened to a female friend of Ibsen's,did it bother you that he used Laura Kieler's story without it benefiting her?25. Which actress would you cast as Nora if you were to stage a production of A Doll's House? Whowould play Torvald? Why is the choice of actor important to the role? Explain your choices. Powered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. SAMPLE AND PRACTICE EXCERPTS - A Doll's House Study GuideRead the extract below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks Nora: It s a shame to say that. I do really save all I can. Helmer: laughing That s very true, - all you can. But you can t save anything!Nora: smiling quietly and happily You haven t any idea how many expenses we skylarks andsquirrels have, Torvald. Helmer: You are an odd little soul. Very like your father. You always find some new way of wheedlingmoney out of me, and as soon as you have got it, it seems to melt in your hands. You never know where ithas gone. Still, one must take you as you are. It is in the blood: for indeed it is true that you can inheritthese things, Nora. Nora: Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa s qualities. Helmer: And I would not wish you to be anything but just what you are, my little skylark. But do youknow, it strikes me that you are looking-rather what shall I say- rather uneasy today?Nora: do I?HELMER: You do, really.


Still, one must take you as you are. It is in the blood: for indeed it is true that you can inheritthese things, Nora. Nora: Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa s qualities. Helmer: And I would not wish you to be anything but just what you are, my little skylark. But do youknow, it strikes me that you are looking-rather what shall I say- rather uneasy today?Nora: do I?HELMER: You do, really. Look straight at me. Nora : looks at him well?Helmer: wagging his finger at her Hasn t Miss Sweet Tooth been breaking rules in town today?Nora: No; what makes you think that?Helmer: Hasn t she paid a visit to the confectioner s?Nora: No, I assure you, TorvaldHelmer: Not been nibbling sweets?Nora: No, certainly not. Helmer: Not even take a bite at a macaroon or two?Nora: going to the table on the right I shouldn t think of going against your wishes. Helmer: No, I am sure of that: besides, you gave me your word- Going up to her Keep your littleChristmas secrets to yourself, my darling. They will be revealed tonight when the Christmas tree is lit, nodoubt. Nora: Did you remember to invite Doctor Rank?Helmer: No. But there is no need; as a matter of course, he will come to dinner with us. However, I willask him when he comes this morning. I have ordered some good wine. Nora, you can t think how I amlooking forward to this evening. Nora: So am I! And how the children will enjoy themselves, Torvald!Helmer: It is splendid to feel that one has a perfectly a safe appointment, and a big enough income. Itis Delightful to think of, isn t it?Nora: It s wonderful! Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. Explain the dramatic irony in this extract 3marks c. Helmer says here it is splendid to feel that one has a perfectly safe appointment . What is hereferring to?d. What issues on money and gender emerge in this extract? 4 marks e.


What is hereferring to?d. What issues on money and gender emerge in this extract? 4 marks e. Identify and illustrate any two ways the playwright has used language to achieve foregrounding inthis extract. 4 marks f. What do we learn about the character of Nora in this extract. 4 marks g. Imagine you are directing this play. Which quality would you look for in an actor to play the role ofTorvald 2 marks h. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the extract? 3 marks i. Wheedling money out of meii. Confectioner siii. You gave me your word Read the extract and answer the questions that followNora: I didn t find it dull. Helmer: smiling but there was a precious little, result, Nora. Nora: oh, you shouldn t tease me about that again. How could I help the cat s going in and tearingeverything to pieces?Helmer: of course you couldn t, poor little girl. You had the best of intentions to please us all, and that sthe main thing. But it is a good thing that our hard times are over. Nora: yes.it is wonderfulHelmer: this time I needn t sit here and be dull all alone and you needn t to ruin your dear eyes and yourpretty little handsNora: clapping her hands no, Torvald, I needn t any longer, need i! It s a wonderfully lovely to her yousay so! Taking his arm now I will tell you how I have been thinking we ought to arrange things. Torvalds. As soon as Christmas is over a bell rings in the hall. There s the bell. She tidies the room . There ssomeone at the door. What a nuisance!Helmer: if it is a caller, remember I am not at home. Maid: in the doorway a lady to see you ma am. A stranger. Nora: ask her to come in. Maid: to Helmer The Doctor came at the same time, sir. Helmer: did he go straight into my room?Maid: yes, sir. Questionsa. What didn t Nora find dull? 2 marks b. What has happened that has made the couple happy? 2 marks c.


What didn t Nora find dull? 2 marks b. What has happened that has made the couple happy? 2 marks c. Discuss two themes evident in this extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.d. There s someone at the door. Add a question tag. 1 mark e. Who is the lady who has come to see Nora? Why does she want to see Nora? 4 marks f. How has Torvalds been portrayed in this extract? Write you answer in note form 4 marks g. Comment on the effectiveness of any style in this extract. 2 marks h. Briefly explain what happens after this extract. 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Tease ii. Dull iii. Nuisance .iv. A caller ..Read the extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: oh, yes, that one; but this one is another. I ordered it. Torvald mustn t know about it. Rank: oho! Then that was the great secret. Nora: of course. Just go in to him; he is sitting in the inner room. Keep him as long asRank: Make your mind easy: I won t let him escape goes into the Helmer s room Nora: to the maid and he is standing waiting in the kitchen?Maid: yes, he came up the back stairs. Nora: but didn t you tell him no one was in?Maid: yes, but it was no good. Nora: he won t go away?Maid: No; he says he won t until he has seen you ma am. Nora: well, let him come in- but quietly. You mustn t say anything about it to anyone. It is a surprise to myhusband. Maid: yes, ma am, I quite understand. Exit Nora: this dreadful thing is going to happen! It will happen in spite of me! No, no, no, it can t happen- itshan t happen.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. What is referred to as the it by Nora in the first line?


No, no, no, it can t happen- itshan t happen.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. What is referred to as the it by Nora in the first line? What does it reveal about the character ofNora? 3 marks c. Explain the use of soliloquy in this extract. 2 marks d. Who is waiting in the Kitchen and why has he come? 3 marks e. This dreadful thing is going to happen. Write in reported speech f. Explain one issue depicted in this extract. 2 marks g. Explain the dreadful thing that Nora fears might happen.h. How is the maid depicted in this extract? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.i. Make your mind easyii. I won t let him escapeiii. It was no goodiv. DreadfulRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Krogstad: Are you sure of that?Mrs. Linde: Quite sure, butKrogstad: with a searching look at her is that what it all means? -. That you want to save your friend atany cost? Tell me frankly. Is that it?Mrs. Linde: Nils, a woman who has once sold herself for another s sake doesn t do it a second Time. Krogstad: I will ask for my letter back. Mrs.Linde: No.no. Krogstad: Yes, of course I will. I will wait here until Helmer comes; I will tell him he must give me myletter back. -. That it only concerns my dismissal- that he is not to read itMrs. Linde: No Nils, you must not recall your letter. Krogstad: But, tell me wasn t it for the very purpose that you asked me to meet you here?Mrs. Linde: In my first moment of fright, it was. But twenty-four hours have elapsed since then, In thattime I have witnessed incredible things in this house. Helmer must know all about it. This unhappy secretmust know all about it. This unhappy secret must be Disclosed; they must have a complete understandingbetween them which is impossible With all this concealment and falsehood going on. Krogstad: Very well, if you take this responsibility.


Helmer must know all about it. This unhappy secretmust know all about it. This unhappy secret must be Disclosed; they must have a complete understandingbetween them which is impossible With all this concealment and falsehood going on. Krogstad: Very well, if you take this responsibility. But then there is one thing I can do in that Case and Ishall do it once. Mrs.Linde: listening you must be quick and go. The dance is over; we are not safe a moment Longer. Krogstad: I will wait for you below. Mrs.Linde: yes, do. You must see me back to my doorKrogstad: I have never had such an amazing piece of god fortune in my life.a. Explain what has happened before this extract. 2 marks b. Explain why Krogstad says he would ask for his letter back? 3 marks c. Nils, a woman who has once sold herself for another s sake doesn t do it second time . Explainwhat makes Mrs.Linde say this. 3 marks d. Make notes on we what we learn about the character of Mrs.Linde in this extract. 4 marks e. Explain the irony in this extract. 2 marks f. But there is one thing I can do in any case and I shall do it at once. What is that Krogstad doeslater and how does it affect the rest of the play. 4 marksg. I have never had such an amazing piece of good fortune in my life! Rewrite beginning Never h. What piece of good fortune is Krogstad referring to? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in this extract?i. At any costii. Recalliii. ElapsedGet more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.iv. Incredible thingsRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But it was absolutely necessary that he should not know! My goodness can t you Understand that?It was necessary he should have no idea what a dangerous condition He was in. It was to me that thedoctors came and said that his life was in danger And that the only thing to save him was to live in theSouth. Do you suppose I didn t try?First of all, to get what I wanted as it were for myself?


I mean, of course, when Torvald is No longer as devoted tome as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting Have paled on him; then it may be a goodthing to have something in the reserve- Breaking off what nonsense! That time will never come. Nowwhat do you think I am of No use? I can tell you, too, that this affair has caused me a lot of worry. It hasbeen by No means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. I may tell you that there Issomething that is called, in business, quarterly interest and another thing called?Payment in installments and it is always dreadfully difficult to manage them. I have had To save a littlehere and there, where I could, you understand. I have not been able to Put aside much from housekeepingmoney for Torvald must have a good table. I Couldn t let my children be shabbily dressed: I have feltobliged got use up all he Gave me for them, the sweet little darlings.a. Place this extract in its immediate context. 4 marks b. State and explain any two aspects of style used in this extract. 4 marks c. In about 35 words, summarize Nora s reasons for not revealing the secret to Torvald. 4 marks d. What is the attitude of Mrs.Linde towards Nora in this extract 3 marks e. Explain two themes evident in this extract. 4 marks f. Comment on the character of Nora in this extract. 2 marks g. Explain the meaning of the following words. 4 marks i. Indulgentii. To let him into the secretiii. Put asideiv. CapricesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Mrs. Linde: is Doctor Rank a man of means?Nora: yes, he is. Mrs. Linde: and has no one to provide for?Nora: no, no one: butMrs. Linde: and comes her every dayNora: yes, I told you so. Mrs. Linde: but how can this well-bred man be so tactless?Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde: Don t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don t guess who lent you the two?


Linde: but how can this well-bred man be so tactless?Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde: Don t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don t guess who lent you the two? Hundred andfifty pounds?Nora: are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing! A friend of ours who Comes hereevery day! Do you realize what a horribly painful position that would? Be?Mrs. Linde: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. Besides, he hadno money to lend then: he came into his money afterwards. Mrs. Linde: well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora. Nora: no, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank. Although I am quite sure That if Ihad asked him. Mrs. Linde: but of course, you won t.Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. But I am quite Sure that if Itold Doctor RankMrs. Linde: behind your husband s back. Nora: I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must make anend of it with him. Mrs.Linde: yes, that is what I told you yesterday, butNora: walking up and down a man can put a Thing like that straight much easier than a womanMrs. Linde: One s husband, yes. Nora: nonsense! Standing still when you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don t you?Mrs. Linde: Yes, as a matter of course. Nora: and can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up- the nasty dirty paper!Mrs. Linde: looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly Nora, you are Concealingsomething from me. Nora: Do I look as if I were?Mrs. Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what s it?a. What happens immediately after this extract? 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract? 4 marks c. Explain the use of any two dramatic techniques in this extract. 4 marks d.


What happens immediately after this extract? 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract? 4 marks c. Explain the use of any two dramatic techniques in this extract. 4 marks d. Linde is said to be laying down her sewing in this extract. What was she sewing and how isrelevant to the events in this play. 3 marks e. Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Rewrite as an interrogative. 1mark f. What is Nora concealing from Mrs.Linde? Explain what happens when Mrs.Linde learns of it later inthis extract. 3 marks g. Give the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract.i. A man of meansii. Prevaricateiii. I must make an end of it.iv. ConcealingRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: I don t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human Being, just asyou are- or at all events, that I must try and became one. I know quite Well, Torvald that most peoplewould think you right and that views of that kind are to be Found in books. I must think over things formyself and get to understand them. Helmer: can you not understand your place in your own home? Have you not any reliable guide in suchmatters as that? -. Have you known religion?Nora: I am afraid, Torvald, I do not exactly what religion is. Helmer: What are you saying?Nora: I know nothing but what the clergyman said when I went to be confirmed. He told us that religionwas this and that, and the other. When I am away from all this, and I am alone, I will look Into the mattertoo. I will see if what the clergyman said is true, or at all events if it is True for me. Helmer: This is unheard of in a girl of your age! But if religion cannot lead you alright, let me try Andawaken your conscience. I suppose you have some moral sense? Or-answer me- Am I to think you havenone?Nora: I assure you, Torvald that is not an easy question to answer. I really don t know. The thing Perplexesme all together. I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light.


I really don t know. The thing Perplexesme all together. I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light. I Am learning, too, that thelaw is quite another thing from what I suppose; but I find it Quite impossible to convince myself that thelaw is right. According to it, a woman Has no right to spare her old dying father, or to save her husband slife. I can t believe That. Helmer: you talk like a child. You don t understand the conditions of the world in which you live. Nora: No, I don t. But now I am going to try. I am going to see if I can make out who is right, the World orI.a. Recount the circumstances leading to the events in this extract. 5 marks b. What is it that Nora doesn t believe any longer? 2 marks c. How is Torvald depicted in this extract. 4 marks d. From elsewhere in the play, how is Nora s character portrayed in a different way from the way sheis portrayed in this extract. 2 marks e. Discuss any concern addressed in this extract. 2 marks f. Why does Helmer ask Nora if she has no religion? 2 marks g. Explain the imagery in this extract. 2 marks h. Describe the mood in this extract. 2 marks i. What is the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.i. I am a reasonable beingii. Clergymaniii. Conscienceiv. PerplexesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But you must believe me, Mr.Krogstad: it is not in my power to help you at all. Krogstad: Then it is because you haven t the will; but I have the means to compel you. Nora: You don t mean that you will tell my husband that I owe you money?Krogstad: Hm-suppose I were to tell him?Nora: it would be perfectly infamous of you. Sobbing to think of his learning my secret which Has beenmy joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way-that he should learn it from you!


Conscienceiv. PerplexesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: But you must believe me, Mr.Krogstad: it is not in my power to help you at all. Krogstad: Then it is because you haven t the will; but I have the means to compel you. Nora: You don t mean that you will tell my husband that I owe you money?Krogstad: Hm-suppose I were to tell him?Nora: it would be perfectly infamous of you. Sobbing to think of his learning my secret which Has beenmy joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way-that he should learn it from you! And it would put me in ahorribly disagreeable positionKrogstad: only disagreeable?Nora: impetuously well, do it then!-and it will be the worse for you. My husband will see for Himself whata blackguard you are, and you certainly won t keep your post then. Krogstad: I asked you if it was only a disagreeable scene at home you were afraid of. Nora: If my husband does get to know of it, of course he will at once pay you what is still owing You andwe shall have nothing more to do with you. Krogstad: coming a step nearer listen to me, Mrs Helmer. Either you have a bad memory or You knowvery little of business. I shall be obliged to remind you of a few details. Nora: what do you mean?a. It is not in my power to help you at all how is this statement ironic considering earlier events inthis play. 2 marks b. Explain why Krogstad wants Nora to help him 3 marks c. Why has Nora s secret been her joy and pride, in such an ugly, clumsy way? 4 marks d. I asked you if it was only a disagreeable scene at home that you were afraid of? Rewrite in directspeech.e. Explain any one theme evident in this extract 3 marks f. What is Nora s attitude towards Krogstad in this extract? 3 marks g. Discuss one character trait for each of the following. 4 marks h. Krogstadi. Noraj. Krogstad tells Nora the he shall be obliged to remind her of a few details. Briefly explain thesedetails. 3 marks k.


Noraj. Krogstad tells Nora the he shall be obliged to remind her of a few details. Briefly explain thesedetails. 3 marks k. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Compelii. Infamousiii. Disagreeableiv. BlackguardRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Mrs. Linde: Nora-it was Krogstad who lent you the money! Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Nora: Yes, and now Torvald will know about it. Mrs.Linde: Believe me, Nora, that s the best thing for both of you. Nora: you don t know all. I forged a name. Mrs.Linde: Good heavens!Nora: I only want to say this to you, Christine- you must be my witnessMrs. Linde: Your witness? What do you mean? What am I to-?Nora: if I should go out of my mind and it might easily happenMrs. Linde: Nora!Nora: or anything else should happen to me anything, for instance, that prevent my being HereMrs. Linde: Nora! Nora! You are quite out of your mind. Nora: and if it should happen that there was someone who wanted to take all the responsibility, all theblame, you understandMrs. Linde: Yes, yes-but how can you suppose-?Nora: Then you must be my witness, that is not true Christine. I am in my right senses now, and Now I tellyou no one else has known anything about it; I and I alone, did the whole thing. Remember that. Mrs. Linde: I will, indeed. But I don t understand all this. Nora: how should you understand it? A wonderful thing is going to happen.a. Briefly explain what has just happened before this extract. 3 marks b. Believe me Nora, that s the best thing for both of you. From elsewhere in the play, which reasonsdoes mrs. Linde give to support what he says now? 3 marks c. Explain the dominant theme in this extract 3 marks d. Explain what tone would be appropriate in reading Nora s parts in this extract. 2 marks e. From this extract, how has Nora violated social ethics? 2 marks f. Nora says a wonderful thing is going to happen.


Explain what tone would be appropriate in reading Nora s parts in this extract. 2 marks e. From this extract, how has Nora violated social ethics? 2 marks f. Nora says a wonderful thing is going to happen. From the rest of the play, explain what she meansby that? 3 marks g. Discuss one aspect of style in this extract. 2 marks h. What do we learn about the character of Mrs.Linde in this context. 2 marks i. I and I alone did the whole thing Rewrite beginning The whole thing j. Explain the meaning of the following expression s as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Forgedii. Go out of my mindiii. Prevent my being hereiv. Right sensesRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Helmer: miserable creature- what have you done?Nora: let me go. You shall not suffer for my sake. You shall not take it upon yourself. Helmer: No tragic airs, please. Locks the hall door here you shall stay and give me explanation. Do youunderstand what you have done? Answer me! Do you understand what you? NHave done? Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Nora : looks steadily at him and says with a growing look of coldness in her face yes now I am Beginningto understand thoroughly. Helmer: walking about the room what a horrible awakening! All these years- she who was my Joy andpride- a hypocrite, a liar-worse, worse a criminal. The unutterable ugliness Of it all- For shame! Nora issilent and looks steadily at him. He stops in front of her I ought to have suspected something of that sortwould happen. I ought to have seen it. All your father s want of principle has come out in you. No religion,no morality, no sense of Duty- how I am punished for having winked at what he did! I did it for your sake,and this is How you repay me. Nora: yes, that s just it. Helmer: Now you have destroyed all my happiness. You have ruined all my future. It is horrible To thinkof! I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what he likes with me, Ask anything he likes ofme, give me any orders he pleases- I dare not refuse.


You have ruined all my future. It is horrible To thinkof! I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what he likes with me, Ask anything he likes ofme, give me any orders he pleases- I dare not refuse. And I Must sink to such miserable depths because ofa thoughtless woman. Nora: when I am out of the way, you will be free.a. What has happened before this extract 2 marks b. Explain what Nora means by saying you shall not suffer for my sake 3 marks c. Describe Helmer s change of attitude towards Nora. 3 marks d. Describe two character traits of Krogstad from this extract 4 marks e. Explain two recurring ideas in this extract 4 marks f. Explain the use of satire in this extract. 2 marks g. When I am out of the way, you will be free. Give two possible meanings of Nora s wordsconsidering what happens later in the play. 2 marks h. Here you shall stay and give me an explanation. Rewrite beginning You.... i. Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the excerpt. 4 marks i. Take it upon yourselfii. No tragic airsiii. Your father s want of principleiv. Unscrupulous manRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Helmer: standing at the open door . Yes, do. Try and calm yourself, and make your mind easy again, myfrightened little singing bird. Be at rest, and feel secure; I have broad wings to shelter you under. Walksup and down by the door how warm and cozy our home is, Nora. Here is The shelter for you; here I willprotect you like a hunted dove that I have saved from A hawk s claws; I will bring peace to your poorbeating heart. It will come, little by Little, Nora, believe me. Tomorrow morning you will look upon itdifferently; soon Everything will be just as it was before. Very soon you won t need me to assure You that Ihave forgiven you; you will yourself feel the certainty that I have done so. Can You suppose I should everthink of such thing as repudiating you, or even reproaching You? You have no idea what a true man sheart is like, Nora.


Very soon you won t need me to assure You that Ihave forgiven you; you will yourself feel the certainty that I have done so. Can You suppose I should everthink of such thing as repudiating you, or even reproaching You? You have no idea what a true man sheart is like, Nora. There is something so Indescribably sweet and satisfying, to a man, in the knowledgethat he has forgiven his Wife- forgiven her freely, and with all his heart. It seems as if that had made her,as it Doubly his own; and she has in a way become both wife and child to him. So you shall Be for me afterthis, my little scared helpless darling. Have no anxiety about anything, Nora; Only be frank and open withme, and I will serve as will and conscience both to you- what Is this? Not gone to bed? Have you changedyour things?Nora: in everyday dress yes, Torvald, I have changed my things now. Helmer: But what for? -. So late as this. Nora: I shall not sleep tonight. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Helmer: But, my dear NoraNora: looking at her watch it is not so very late. Sit down here, Torvald. You and I have so much to sayto one another. She sits down at one side of the table Helmer: Nora-what s this? -. This cold, set face?Nora: sit down. It will take some time: I have a lot to talk over with you. Helmer: sits down at the opposite side of the table you alarm me, Nora! And I don t understand You. Nora: no, that is just it. You don t understand me, and I have never understood you either before tonight. No, you mustn t interrupt me. You must simply listen to what I say. Torvald, this is settling of accounts. Helmer: what do you mean by that?a. Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4 marks b. How is the character of Helmer brought out in this excerpt? 4 marks c. Comment on the use of imagery in this extract? 4 marks d. What are the two main issues of concern that are addressed in this extract 4 marks e. Describe the tone of Torvald in his first line?


Comment on the use of imagery in this extract? 4 marks d. What are the two main issues of concern that are addressed in this extract 4 marks e. Describe the tone of Torvald in his first line? 2 marks f. I shall not sleep tonight. Rewrite in the affirmative. 1 mark g. Why is Nora in everyday dress? 2 marks h. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in excerpt 4 marks i. Repudiatingii. Reproachingiii. Indescribablyiv. AccountsRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: yes, tremendous! A barrister s profession is such an uncertain thing, especially if he won t Unsavorycases; and naturally Torvald has been willing to do that, and I quite agree with Him. You may imagine howpleased we are! He is to take up his work in the bank at the New Year. And then he will have a big salaryand lots of commissions. For the future we Can live quite differently- we can do just as we like. I feel sorelieved and happy, Christine! It will be splendid to have heaps of money and not need to have anyanxiety, Won t it?Mrs. Linde: Yes, anyhow I think it would be delightful to have what one needs. Nora: No, not only what one needs, but heaps and heaps of money. Mrs.Linde: smiling Nora. Nora, haven t you learned sense yet? In our schooldays you were a Greatspendthrift. Nora: laughing yes, that is what Torvalds says now. Wags her finger at her but Nora, Nora is Not sosilly as you think. We have not been in a position for me to waste money. We have Both had to work. Mrs.Linde: You too?Nora: yes; odds and ends, needlework, crotchetwork, embroidery and that kind of thing dropping Hervoice and other things as well. You know Torvald left his office when we were Married? There was noprospect of promotion there, and he had to try and earn more than Before. But during the first year heoverworked himself dreadfully.


You know Torvald left his office when we were Married? There was noprospect of promotion there, and he had to try and earn more than Before. But during the first year heoverworked himself dreadfully. You see he had to Make money every way he could, and he worked earlyand late; but he couldn t stand and Fell dreadfully ill, and the doctors said it was necessary for him to gosouth.a. Explain what happens after this extract. 2 marks Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com.b. Identify and illustrate two character traits of Nora and comment on them 4 marks c. Identify two aspects of style in this excerpt and comment on their effectiveness. 4 marks d. Explain two thematic concerns that are addressed in this extract. 4 marks e. In this extract, Torvalds is portrayed as overworking. Where else is portrayed in a similar way? 2marks f. What was Torvald s reaction when Nora told him he needed to go south for treatment? 2 marks g. There was no prospect of promotion there rewrite adding a question tag. 1 mark h. Nora says Torvald has been calling her spendthrift. Give two instances where Torvald referred toher as a spendthrift? 2 marks i. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in this extract. 4 marks i. Barristerii. Unsavouryiii. Prospectiv. DreadfullyRead the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Nora: yes, you could-couldn t you?Helmer: And I hear he is a good worker too. But I knew him when were boys. It was one of those Harshfriendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife I may as well tell you plainly, We were once on veryintimate terms with one another. But this tactless fellow lays no Restraint on himself when other peopleare present. On the contrary, he thinks it gives Him the right to adopt a familiar one with me and everyminute it is I say, Helmer, Old Fellow and that sort of thing I assure you it is extremely painful for me. Hewould make My position at the bank intolerable. Nora: Torvald, I don t believe you mean that. Helmer: Don t you?


But this tactless fellow lays no Restraint on himself when other peopleare present. On the contrary, he thinks it gives Him the right to adopt a familiar one with me and everyminute it is I say, Helmer, Old Fellow and that sort of thing I assure you it is extremely painful for me. Hewould make My position at the bank intolerable. Nora: Torvald, I don t believe you mean that. Helmer: Don t you? Why not?Nora: because it is such a narrow minded way of looking at things. Helmer: What are you saying? Narrow-minded? Do you think I am narrowing minded?Nora: no, just the opposite dear-and it is exactly for that reason. Helmer: It is the same thing. You say my point of view is narrow-minded, so I must Be so too. Narrow0minded! Very well- I must put an end to this. Goes to the hall and calls Helen!Nora: what are you going to do?Helmer: looking among his papers settle it. Enter MAID look here; take this letter and go Downstairswith it at once. Find a messenger and tell him to deliver it, and be quick. The address is on it, here is themoney. Maid: very well, sir. Exit with the letter Helmer: putting his papers together now then, little misses Obstinate. Nora: breathlessly Torvald- what was that letter?Helmer: Krogstad s dismissal. Nora: call her back, Torvald. There is still time. Oh Torvald, call her back! Do it for my sake- for Your ownsake- for the children s sake! Do you hear me Torvald? Call her back. You don t Know what that letter willbring upon us. Get more notes and past papers at downloads.easyelimu.com. Helmer: It s too late. Nora: Yes, it s too late. Helmer: My dear Nora, I can forgive the anxiety you are in, although really it is an insult to me. It isindeed. Isn t it an insult to think that I should be afraid of starving a quill s driver vengeance? But I forgiveyou nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness to your great love for me.


It isindeed. Isn t it an insult to think that I should be afraid of starving a quill s driver vengeance?But I forgiveyou nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness to your great love for me. Takes her in his arms .And that it should be, my own darling Nora. Come what will, you may be sure that I shall have bothcourage and strength if they may be needed. You will see I am a man enough to take everything uponmyself.a. Explain what happens after this extract. 3 marks b.Comment on two issues addressed in the text. 4 marks c.State and explain the character trait for each of the two characters in this extract. 4 marks i.Torvaldii. Krogstadd. Why does Nora want the maid to be called back? 3 marks e.Identify two literary strategies used in this extract 4 marks f.Referring to other parts of the text, why can t Torvald work with Krogstad? 2 marks g.Because it is such a narrow minded way of looking at things rewrite using narrow mindedly 1mark h.Explain the meaning of the following words as used in this extract. 4 marks i.Intolerableii. Narrow-mindediii. Obstinateiv.vengeancePowered by TCPDF www.tcpdf.org.


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The River and the SourceQ1. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. At first light, as was her wont- for she was an early riser, she woke the entire village with wails and screams. People rushed out of their houses to the chief s homestead thinking that it was the chief or his son who had died, for either case it would have been Nyar Yimbo s duty to raise the alarm. When a good sized crowd had gathered, she stood just outside her house and spoke with a loud voice. I Akoko Obanda Nyar Yimbo daughter of the people of Yimbo came to the homestead of Owour Kembo, chief, as a pure girl nineteen seasons old. In all that time I was taught nothing but the ways of Chik and how to conduct myself as a woman of impeccable birth. Never in all that time did my mother or my father take me out in the dark for the purpose of showing me how to cast spells or to brew love potions to snare the hearts of me. I was taught that the way to keep a man was by the work of my hands and the words of my mouth. Obanda my granduncle was a great healer, after whom many children are named. He was known to harm no man and frequently sent off those who sought trouble for others with a flea in their ear. Has anyone ever seen me gossiping with other women at the water hole? Do I always not rise early to till my lands? Have I ever begged for food from you my mother-in-law as all your daughters-in-law do? Do I not always have enough to eat and more left over to barter in exchange for cattle, goats and sheep? Indeed the size of the herds had become quite impressive . Children are a gift from Were both to the deserving and undeserving. Do not even murderers, witches and sluggards who cannot even feed themselves have children? Should I spit in the eyes of Were like a snake and deny that he has given me children? Were creates a child in its mother s womb in secret, in his own time and at his own evolution. I have not stood in the way of my husband and other women. He is the chief and I cannot order him either to marry or not to marry.


Were creates a child in its mother s womb in secret, in his own time and at his own evolution. I have not stood in the way of my husband and other women. He is the chief and I cannot order him either to marry or not to marry. Much has been said by the daughter of the people of Asembo nyar Asembo and her son Otieno about the thirty head of cattle that were paid to my father as a bride price. It causes them much bitterness that I have not borne thirty children in exchange for those cattle. Indeed my continued presence here is bitter aloes to them. Therefore I shall lift their gloom and suffering and depart from here to go back to my father s house. Be it known that my father was a wealthy man before receiving those cattle and would have remained wealthy without them. For none of my twenty- one brothers is wifeless. Be it noted also that the wealth I have created in this home is more than double the number paid for me. This everyone knows. Therefore when I reach home, I shall request the council of Jodongo to convene proceedings for a separation. My people will give back your cattle and you will give me back mine. A Explain what happens just before the extract. 3 marks b Identify one theme that is addressed in this excerpt. 2 marks c Identify and illustrate two features of style used in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate three character traits of Akoko as brought in the extract. 6 marks e Comment on the view that this society holds about a married woman. 2 marks f Explain the meaning of the following phrase as used raise the alarm 1 mark g Children are a gift from were both to the deserving and the undeserving.


Religion Akoko believes in were- children are a gift from Were and created them in secret. 3. Traditions naming of a children; Obanda my granduncle was a great healer,after whom many children are named. C Rhetorical questions Has anyone ever seen me gossiping with other women at the water hole? Use of local language- Were chik children are brought up in the way of chik1 mark for identification1 mark for illustration d 1. Hardworking determinedShe tills her land and has enough to eat and barter2. Impulsive rash reckless-when she learns about the accusation from the mother in law she wails and people gather. She does not think about the results of her action. 3. Religious- she strongly believes that children are a gift from Were- god. E - Women are viewed as a source of wealth. Akoko says that thirty head of cattle waspaid as bride price. -. Women are supposed to bear as many children as possible as long as bride price was paid for them 1 mark each f Attract attention g Are children a gift from Were both to the deserving and undeserving? H Owour Kembo- treats Akoko as a queen 1 markOtieno treats his wives like sluts1 mark i -Akoko leaves her matrimonial home. -. The children protest but she orders them to go back and wait their father s return. -. When Owour Kembo comes and gets the story, he almost strikes his mother and throttles his brother half to death.1 markQ2. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She means everything to me . She looked at him steadily for a little while. So do you -though I am beginning to think it s a waste of time. When are you going to propose if at all?. We ve known each other for six years. Six years? What I don t have by now I ll never get. I am twenty six years old and you are looking at the finished product. And I am tired of being asked when I will bring home the man from Ruguru- meaning the man from the west as my relatives refer to you . You do not mean it, don t you?


I am twenty six years old and you are looking at the finished product. And I am tired of being asked when I will bring home the man from Ruguru- meaning the man from the west as my relatives refer to you . You do not mean it, don t you? It is not brain fever due to overwork and lack of sleep, is it? He said it half in rest, half in earnest. You really are too much, she said getting up. Come on! Do have a sense of humor. It isn t every day a girl proposes to me. As a matter of fact this is the first time so forgive me if don t quite know what to say. But you know there s never been anyone else since I met you. To heal with it, since we are in the age of equality, why don t I just say that there s never been anyone else? The answer is yes I ll marry you. Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us . You are really a comedian, you know. What are you still doing here- an underpaid intern? Your should be out there earning your millions with bill Cosby and the rest . This was how there conversation always ended. Two strong wills pitted against each other. She wondered if she was taking on more than she could manage. But he had a power over her- which even he did not know. There was no one else, there could be still she was piqued by him. Point taken. But I am dead serious. You can tell your mum that I ll over pay my courtesy call as soon as this internship business is over. My intentions towards her daughter have always been good even if I am not a son of Mumbi and Gikuyu- the founders of your great tribe . The alarm rang and cut him short. Yak! I ve got to run, honey. I have gallonfuls of blood testing yet to be done. I ll just walk you to the bus stop and then get on with the job at hand. He grubbed his coat and opened the door. She understood. After all, she herself was an intern and at the mercy of the clock and the back and call of others. It was one hell of a life and once heel of a courtship. Why couldn t she fall in love with an ordinary guy who worked ordinary hours? One doctor in the house was than enough. She wondered if the marriage would survive the onslaught of medicine.


4 marks e Which trait of character is shared by both Aoro and Wandia in this excerpt? 3 marks f Illustrate any two features of style used in the excerpt. 2 marks g Where do Aoro and Wandia meet for the first time in the story? 1 mark h There s never been anyone else since I met you Beginning: Never . 1 mark Answers a BeforeWandia has time off from Machakos Hospital to go and see her mother. On her way to Muranga she stops by to see Aoro her boyfriend in Nairobi. 2 marks AfterWandia meets her mother in Hospital she also visits her sister and spends the night there. Her intended marriage to Aoro is discussed by both her sister and mother. 2 marks b Change 1 mark - Wandia proposes to Aoro, a deviation from the norm since men normally propose to women 1 mark . C ii Wandia s mother. 1 mark ii Because of worry, overwork and lately diabetes. 1 mark iii She is mature and ready for marriage. She does not require any more time to develop. 1 mark d -they have no time to rest or eat. -they have no time for social life-they have no sleep and are overworked. -. They interact with rude and uncompromising consultants.4 x1 4 marks e Both are loving caring 2 marks-Wandia proposes to Aoro-Aoro confesses to Wandia 1 Identification -2Illustration -1 f Direct address she means everything to me Humour I ll marry you. Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us. Rhetorical question- why couldn t she fall in love?2 marks g At the university of Nairobi as they pursue medicine1 mark h Never has there been anyone else1 markQ3.


Any day you want. Today, if we can get anyone to marry us. Rhetorical question- why couldn t she fall in love?2 marks g At the university of Nairobi as they pursue medicine1 mark h Never has there been anyone else1 markQ3. Read the following extract and answer the questions that followOdero looked confused for a moment, having expected a spirited fight to reduce the number to at least twenty head. However, he was not a great Chief for nothing. He rose beautifully to the occasion. After all style had to be met with style, Nyadhi with Nyadhi Ayie, I have accepted your suit. May the young girl be called so that people of Sakwa may see what a jewel we are giving them. Giving us! Thought Otieno in annoyance. At this rate there will be no cattle left for me pay bride price with. In a little while Akoko walked in, in the company of her mother. Traditionally the girl at this point should have been the picture of demure shyness, her eyes fixed firmly on the floor, her hands held together in front of her mouth. Not Akoko. She walked in, steps measured, head held high, hands at her sides. Her head swiveled around a bit and then her gaze rested on Owuor. Let him see what he was getting. What a brazen lass, thought Otieno. Thirty head indeed! Owour experienced an indescribable sensation. What happened, of course was that he had fallen deeply and irrevocably in love. Since that was not considered particularly important for a successful marriage, he did not understand or appreciate what was happening to him and that it would change his entire life and outlook. She turned and left the room. Her mother remained for the rest of the ceremony. People of Sakwa, continued Aloo, We are pleased that we have reached an understanding. We hope that a friendship will spring up between us now and into posterity. Let us pour more libation to Were and drink more kong o to gladden our hearts. Mother of Akoko, please bring us some food. The feasting went on into the late afternoon until about the tenth hour. Then the suitors had to leave, for chick did not allow them to spend the night.


Let us pour more libation to Were and drink more kong o to gladden our hearts. Mother of Akoko, please bring us some food. The feasting went on into the late afternoon until about the tenth hour. Then the suitors had to leave, for chick did not allow them to spend the night. Questions a Place this excerpt in its immediate context. 4mks b What were chief Odero s expections after fixing the bride price at thirty head? 2mks c Why is Otieno disappointed? 2mks d Explain what Otieno does later in the novel as a sign of dislike for Akoko. 4mks e Explain the meaning of the following words as used in passage i Demure ii Brazen lass f Change the following into a question 1mk What a braze lass g Describe any two aspects of tradition evident in the excerpt. 2mks h Describe Otieno s character as depicted in the extract. 4mks i Examine two aspects of style and their effects. 4mks Answers a Before- The Jodongo had been outside consulting on how much to demand as bride price. -. They have come back into the hut. After- The people of Sakwa bring the bride price- Akoko is married off after the traditional mock fight b He thought the suitors would request to have it reduced. It wasn t to be c He did not expect the bride price to be fixed at thirty heads as this would mean there will be no more cattle to pay bride price for his own wives d Complains as does his mother about Akoko s inability to have many children. He takes away Akoko s wealth.


After- The people of Sakwa bring the bride price- Akoko is married off after the traditional mock fight b He thought the suitors would request to have it reduced. It wasn t to be c He did not expect the bride price to be fixed at thirty heads as this would mean there will be no more cattle to pay bride price for his own wives d Complains as does his mother about Akoko s inability to have many children. He takes away Akoko s wealth. He is not willing to hand over the chieftaincy to Akoko s grandchild e i Modest ii A girl who is shameless f Is she not a brazen lass? G Tradition the behaviour of girls before their suitors they should be shy, their eyes on the ground hands at their mouthsSuitors cannot spend the night at their in-laws h Selfish wants Akoko s bride price reduced so as to benefit at this rate there will be no cattle left to pay bride price with Sarcastic says Thirty head indeed. As he does not approve of Akoko s behaviour 4mks i - Metaphor Jewel refers to Akoko she is precious her beauty makes her extremely valuable as a jewel- Local dialect Kong o and Were - the local words give the story local flavorQ4. Read t he following extract and answer the question that followVera did not want to be held, and the big flashing eyes on her skinny face were restless and tempestuous. Even adults were a little afraid of her. She however had one saving grace; her capacity for love. Hers was and would remain a passionate nature. She took nothing for granted. She was completely loyal and from an early age her sister was the object of love and protection. It was her business to see to it that Becky was happy and had everything she needed. She was willing and ready to do battle with anyone who crossed Becky s path and she was a fearless fighter although tears were ready to fall at the slightest provocation. Once when she was about five, she almost tore a playmate apart before anyone realized what was happening because she was screaming at the top of her lungs while pummeling him. The boy remained mute and shocked and did not or could not utter a sound.


There was suspicion everywhere -white against black and black against white .the kikuyu especially suffered greatly- and could be shot ,maimed, killed or translocated at a moment s notice. They returned atrocity for atrocity and blood flowed- both black and white. Mark was very lonely without his wife and children. He particularly missed little Vera s constant chatter which he had found so irritating before. She had been tireless and irrepressible, but now he would have given anything to hear her say: Father why is mother s stomach so big? A Place the extract in its immediate context.4 marks b Characterize Vera according to the extract.4 marks c Identify and illustrate two features of style employed in the extract.4 marks d What are some of the themes brought out in the extract? 6 marks e In a paragraph of not more than 20 words give the effects of war as seen in the extract.4 marksRough draft Fair copy f Mark is said to have been lonely. This loneliness leads to something. Briefly say whathappens.3 marks Q5. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. Let them show that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call a home. They trooped back into the hut and the negotiations began in earnest. Brother, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to Yimbo. It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughters and we yours. We are therefore more than neighbours, we have great wat between us of the intermingling of blood though this has not occurred between our two lines so there is no danger of brother marrying sister- a great taboo.


Brother, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to Yimbo. It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughters and we yours. We are therefore more than neighbours, we have great wat between us of the intermingling of blood though this has not occurred between our two lines so there is no danger of brother marrying sister- a great taboo. Since you are our brothers, we will not make things difficult for you. Here he stopped to take a sip of Kong o and you could have heard the ants talk, so great was the silence. However, nobody was fooled by his sweet words. He continued, enjoying immensely the tension he was creating. Our daughter, Adoyo Obanda is a great beauty whose assets have been praised and sung by many a nyatiti singer from here to Chumbu Kombit, from Sakwa to Loka Nam. She is as fleet as a gazelle and her flying feet have been incorporated into the saying of our village so that mothers sending their daughters on errand tell them to run like Adoyo of the flying feet. She has been carefully brought up and has been taught all the requirements of chik. She is a very apt pupil, and will therefore not bring shame and ruin to her husband by improper conduct. Her antecedents are peerless for she can trace her bloodline clear to Ramogi our great father and her blood is pure for we have always taken care to marry correctly. She is also the eldest daughter of our great chief, a man whose fame is known throughout this land. After careful consultation, we have therefore decided that thirty head of cattle should be the proper bride price. Was that an inaudible gasp from someone at the back? Chief Owour Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A State what happens just before and after this extract. 4 marks b What is the importance of this ceremony? 3 marks c Identify and illustrate two themes brought out in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate 3 features of style used in the extract.


Chief Owour Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A State what happens just before and after this extract. 4 marks b What is the importance of this ceremony? 3 marks c Identify and illustrate two themes brought out in the extract. 4 marks d Identify and illustrate 3 features of style used in the extract. 3 marks e With illustrations, cite two character traits of Akoko as evidenced in the extract. 4 marks f We have therefore decided that thirty head of cattle should be proper bride price. Rewrite the statement in indirect speech 1 mark g Let them show that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call a home. Who says this and what aspect of his her character is brought out in the statement? 2 marks h However, nobody was fooled by his sweet words. Change into active voice 1 mark i What was Otieno s reaction about the bride prize? 3 marks Answers a Before- Akoko s marriage negotiations are going on. -Chief Odero Gogni calls the council Jodongo outside for consultation. -. He had already sent away twelve suitors who wanted a hand in marriage for his eldest daughter. -. He liked this particular suitor but wants to trim their arrogance. -. Sets bride price at thirty heads of cattle.2 marksAfter- The suitors request to be allowed to consult. -. Watching what was going on from her mothers kitchen. Akoko is resignedto remaining in her father s home. -. The suitors especially Otieno Kembo argue against the high bride price. -Owour Kembo accepts the dowry asked for without bargaining. 2 marks b - the marriage was to portray the great friendship between the two parties involved inthe case of Sakwa and Yimbo.


- the suitors especially Otieno Kembo argue against the high bride price. -Owour Kembo accepts the dowry asked for without bargaining. 2 marks b - the marriage was to portray the great friendship between the two parties involved inthe case of Sakwa and Yimbo. -. Intermarriage was to lead to a cordial relationship. -. Customarily, good neighborliness was to be fostered through marriage. 3 marks c TraditionMarriage institution was core in the people s lives. Negotiations and dowry payments was necessary before marriage took place. Love and marriageLove wasn t a necessary ingredient for marriage to take place. A girl married the man of her fathers choice. 4 marks d simile she is as fleet as a gazelle. Personification you could have heard the ants talk. Metaphor her flying fleet. Local language wat dak nyatiti kongo Any three 3 marks e fast swift she is as fleet as a gazelle. Apt she is apt pupilPure her antecedents are peerless can trade her bloodline Her blood is pure. Popular have been praised by many singers4 marks f They said that it had therefore been decided that thirty head of cattle should be theproper bride prize. G chief Odero GogriProud egoistic- Sets high expectations for his visitors. -. Refers to their home as wasteland. Loving caring-wants to ensure his daughter would be comfortable when she gets married. 2 marks h - we were however not fooled by his sweet words.2 marks i - says thirty heads was enough to marry three wives. -. Says women are all the same. -. Suggests that they should get of there. 3 marksQ6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She felt the weight of injustice that women have felt since time immemorial in her male dominated world.


3 marksQ6. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. She felt the weight of injustice that women have felt since time immemorial in her male dominated world. Even a half- wit like her brother-in law could rob her of her hard earned wealth, and her grandson of his rightful position as the chief, for in all truth Otieno should have held the chief s stool only until the infant Owour came of age, but it was now clear he had no intention of ever giving up the chiefdom and after his death, his numerous sons would make sure that it stayed in the family. Owour would be outnumbered practically by infinity to one. As it was, his grandmother feared for his life and watched him like a hawk. It was disquieting to have all one s egg in this one tiny frail basket. After pondering over her predicament at length Akoko decided to make contact with the sirikal and seek their intervention. The first thing she did was to remove her two year old grandson and take him back to her brother, Oloo in Yimbo. His mother had meanwhile married one of the numerous cousins. In any case she was not the sort of woman to fight for her rights, leave alone her sons s. All she wanted was a husband and some security, and who could blame her? After all not everybody could be like Akoko. Before she left she went to see her daughter Nyabera who was in mourning again having lost both her sons to a ferocious outbreak of measles which had raged through her village during the last harvest. She was pregnant again but so downcast and depressed that she stayed in her house, rarely going out and hardly eating. She needed help and her mother decided to spend some time with her before leaving. She found her daughter thin to the point of emaciation with her belly sticking out before her like an appendage. When she saw her mother still unbent and uncowed by suffering, looking like a woman half her age, she just broke down and wept in her arms as if she was a little girl again. Cry my child, for one does not bury a child without burying a apart of one s soul with it. It is good to cry for who can comprehend the ways of Were? It is for us men to wash away our painful confusion with tears and then to carry on, perhaps there might be some meaning in it all that only glimmers like firefly in a dark night.


Cry my child, for one does not bury a child without burying a apart of one s soul with it. It is good to cry for who can comprehend the ways of Were? It is for us men to wash away our painful confusion with tears and then to carry on, perhaps there might be some meaning in it all that only glimmers like firefly in a dark night. Who knows but that one day Were will give you a child that lives grows? Yesterday is not today and today is not tomorrow for each day rises fresh from the hands of Were god of the eye of the sun, bringing with it gladness and sorrow, sun and darkness, the two faces of Were; for how can we appreciate light unless we understand darkness? Weep my child and do not hold pain within yourself for it will turn into a snake that devours you from the inside. I. what happens immediately before this excerpt?3 marks ii. Name two injustices Akoko suffer from her brother-in-law.2 marks iii. Akoko and her daughter can be said to be ill-fated. Give reasons using evidence from the extract and elsewhere in the novel.4 marks iv. After all not everybody was like Akoko . How was Akoko different from her grandson smother mentioned in the excerpt?4 marks v. a Akoko mentions of going to the sirikal for intervention . What did she want intervention? 2 marks b Apart from the sirikal, name other changes that come with the white man. 3 marks vi. Identify and illustrate two stylistic devices used in the excerpt.2 marks vii. A As Akoko comes to see her daughter Nyabera, she is very expectant. Whom does shegive birth to? 1 mark b Akoko comes out as the source of the river. How does this child contribute to the river?


Whom does shegive birth to? 1 mark b Akoko comes out as the source of the river. How does this child contribute to the river? 4marks Answersi. -Owour Kembo dies and his son Owang Sino becomes chief. -. Owang Sino also dies Owour young brother Otieno Kembo becomes chief. Ii. The injustice that Akoko suffers from her brother-in law Otieno. A. He tries to grab Akoko s personal wealth. 1b. There is a clear indication that Otieno Kembo had no intention of giving up the chiefdomwhen young Owour, Akoko grandson came of age. 1iii. A Akoko loses her husband and the same applies to Nyabera. 1 b Akoko s two children Obura and Owang die young and the same applies toNyabera s children except Awiti. 1iv.-Akoko does not remarry like her daughter-in law after the death of her husband. 1- Akoko could fight for her rights, in any case, she was not the type to fight for her rights. 12 marksv. A She wanted the serikal to force Otieno Kembo to relinquish the chiefdom to youngOwour when he came of age. B The Whiteman came with Taxes, new religion, money and education. 3 marksvi. I Metaphor 1 she felt the weight of injustice that women 1 ii Proverb 1 it was disquieting to have all one s eggs in this one tiny frail basket. 12 marksvii. A she gives birth to Awiti. 1 b Awiti gives birth to children- Becky, Vera, Aoro and other children. 1- Becky given forth two children with new white husband. 1- Aoro marries Wandia and have children. 1- This shows the river gains momentum rejuvenates from Awiti. 14 marksQ7. Read the extract below and then answer the questions that follow. Owuor looked at his grandmother in confusion.


14 marksQ7. Read the extract below and then answer the questions that follow. Owuor looked at his grandmother in confusion. Naturally he had thought that his secret was well kept. The confusion became respectful admiration. He should have known that nothing could escape this astute woman. Grandmother, you know that I have worked closely with the priest and I feel that I would like to enter priesthood. I want to be a priest. His grandmother was nothing if not surprising, so he should have been flabbergasted by her reaction but he was. I wondered when you would get the courage to come out with it. You would not be my grandson if you were a coward. You have concluded quite wrongly that I will stand in your way. It is true that I have had hopes that you might one day sit in the chief s stool that your father and your grandfather once occupied, but things have changed and people are turning to different things. I had also hoped that you would marry and provide many sons to ensure the continuity of the house of Owuor Kembo , but no I will not stand in your way. However, from now henceforth you shall take your grandfathers name so that as long as you live his name shall be heard among the people. You will not be Owuor Sino, but Owuor Kembo. That is all my boy. Do whatever the spirit bids you . Owuor could only say weakly; Oh grandmother! The two women smiled at each other over his head. And so it was that Peter Owuor Kembo, aged fifteen, formally Petro Owuor Sino found himself as seminarian at St. Paul s Seminary Rakwano. His worldly possessions were few, his academic knowledge haphazard but he had faith in God and therefore in himself and he had love in his heart and the solid love of three women behind him. Finally he had unbounded hope in the future. So what if this hope was rosily cohered by his youthful enthusiasm? One wise man once said that it was better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. In the same vein, it is better to have been buoyed up by hope , the horizon limitless before one, than to have lived in the grey world of timid fearfulness. The course of the world is changed by those who dare to dream.