O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · May/June 2010 · Q3625 Marks

You are Boldwood. You have just left Bathsheba's house after reading the notice of her marriage to Troy. Write your thoughts.

(a)You are Boldwood. You have just left Bathsheba's house after reading the notice of her marriage to Troy. Write your thoughts.[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

Boldwood would be mortified.
He has just endured the wicked deception perpetrated upon him by Troy.
He will be furious and planning some form of revenge.
His thoughts may be somewhat incoherent.
He may dwell on Bathsheba and wonder how she could marry such a rogue.
He will be seething with anger and his mind will be in a turmoil at the way he has been duped and made a fool of by Troy.
Those who capture Boldwood's fury and frustration will deserve creditable reward.
Reserve the highest recognition for those who convey something of the rage and obsessive passion he has for Bathsheba and his hatred of Troy.

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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 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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