O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/11 · May/June 2011 · Q2925 Marks

How does Head make Chief Matenge such a horrible character? Support your ideas with details from Head's writing.

How does Head make Chief Matenge such a horrible character? Support your ideas with details from Head's writing.[25]

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Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2011). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

Candidates should discuss how Head makes Chief Matenge a horrible character, using details from the novel.
Focus on his abuse of power, his corrupt nature, and his petty tyranny over the villagers.
His jealousy and insecurity, particularly towards Makhaya and Dinorego.
His cruelty and vindictiveness, especially towards female characters and those who defy him.
The contrast between his oppressive rule and the communal, progressive values of Golema Mmidi.
Head’s descriptions of his physical appearance, his loud, bullying voice, and his self-serving motives.

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Topic: Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source: O-Level Literature in English, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 29.

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