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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q2525 Marks

Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: At precisely this time in the army cantonment area, the lights were blazing from the barracks Content removed due to copyright restrictions. 'Damn!' The Brigadier smashed his fist down upon his palm. 'Damn, damn, damn.' It was a bad omen. [from Chapter 24] How does Desai surprise you with her portrayal of the Brigadier here? Support your ideas with details from the writing.

  1. (a)How does Desai surprise you with her portrayal of the Brigadier here? Support your ideas with details from the writing.[25]

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Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
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O-Level Literature in English, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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