SECTION A: COMPULSORY QUESTION
[25 MARKS]
This section consists of one compulsory question.
QUESTION 1
[25 MARKS]
Conflict in literature is the central struggle between characters or competing forces, such as man
against nature, society or himself. The conflict is introduced in the exposition, or the beginning
of the story, and sets the stage for future events. Some stories contain more than one conflict,
but there's usually an underlying primary struggle that the protagonist or protagonists must
address.
Discuss conflict and their role in driving the plot in children's literature. Use relevant examples
from the fairytales you have studied in this course.
SECTION B: OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
This section consists of three questions. Answer any two questions.
[SO MARKS]
QUESTION 2
[25 MARKS]
In order for a story to seem real to the reader, its characters must seem real. Characterisation is
the information the author gives the reader about the characters themselves.Write an essay in
which you provide an indepth analysis of the characters and characterisation in Defoe's Robinson
Crusoe.
QUESTION 3
25 MARKS
To what extent is Achebe's Chike and the River a suitable novel for children? Support your answer
by referring closely to the text.
QUESTION 4
25 MARKS
What in your opinion is the role played by the pangolin, and the Game Park in Kangira's The
Bundle of Firewood?
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