SECTION B: DRAMA In this section, there are questions set on the following dramas: - MACBETH by William Shakespeare - MY CHILDRENI MY AFRICAI by Athol Fugard 12 Dec: Answer the question on the drama that you have studied. 3.1.1 If you had to introduce the characters to the audience BEFORE tt QUESTION 3: MACBETH Read the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer. NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 3.1 AND QUESTION 3.2 . 3.1 EXTRACTE [The Sergeant gives Duncan a report] SERGEANT: Doubtful it stood; As two spent swimmers, that do cling together And choke their art. The merciless Macdonwald - Worthy to be a rebel, for to that The multiplying villainies of nature Do swarm upon him - from the Western Isles 5 Of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied; And Fortune, on his damned quarrel smiling, Showed like a rebel's whore. But all's too weak; For brave Macbeth - well he deserves that name - Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel, Which smoked with bloody execution, Like valour's minion carved out his passage, Till he faced the slave; Which ne'er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him, Till he unseamed him from the nave to the chops, And fixed his head upon our battlements. O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman! As whence the sun 'gins his reflection Shipwrecking storms and direful thunders break, So, from that spring whence comfort seemed to come, Discomfort swells. Mark, King of Scotland, mark: No sooner justice had, with valour armed, Compelled these skipping kerns to trust their heels, But the Norweyan lord, surveying vantage, With furbished arms and new supplies of men, Began a fresh assault. Dismayed not this Our captains, Macbeth and Banquo? ERGEANT: 20 3.1.2 With which country is Scotland at war? 3.1.3 Refer to lines 2-3 ('As two spent ... choke their art). (a) Choose the correct answer to complete the follow sentence. Write only the letter \( (A-D) \) next to the quest number (3.1.3(a)) in the ANSWER BOOK The figure of speech used in this line is ... A personification. B simile. C metaphor. D alliteration. (b) Explain how this figure of speech emphasises what Sergeant is saying to Duncan. 3.1.4 What is meant by, 'unseamed him' (line 16)? 3.1.5 Refor to line 18 ('O valiant cousinl'). (a) To whom does 'vallant cousin' refor? (b) Identify the tone in this line. (c) Explain the irony in the words ' \( O \) valiant cousin' in relatic what happens later in the play. 3.1.6 What does this extract reveal about Macdonwald? 3.1.7 Discuss the suitability of the title of the drama, Mecbeth. AND

To answer the questions based on the extract from "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, let's break down each question step by step. ### 3.1.2 With which country is Scotland at war? **Answer:** Scotland is at war with Norway. ### 3.1.3 Refer to lines 2-3 ('As two spent swimmers, that do cling together and choke their art'). (a) **Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.** - The figure of speech used in this line is ... - **Answer:** B simile. (b) **Explain how this figure of speech emphasizes what the Sergeant is saying to Duncan.** - **Explanation:** The simile compares the two exhausted swimmers clinging to each other to the two opposing forces in battle, suggesting that they are both struggling and unable to gain an advantage over one another. This emphasizes the intensity and desperation of the conflict, highlighting the chaotic nature of the battle and the difficulty faced by the soldiers. ### 3.1.4 What is meant by 'unseamed him' (line 16)? **Answer:** 'Unseamed him' means to cut open or slice someone from the navel to the jaw. It is a graphic description of Macbeth's brutal act of killing Macdonwald in battle, showcasing his ferocity and skill as a warrior. ### 3.1.5 Refer to line 18 ('O valiant cousin!'). (a) **To whom does 'valiant cousin' refer?** - **Answer:** 'Valiant cousin' refers to Macbeth. (b) **Identify the tone in this line.** - **Answer:** The tone is one of admiration and respect. (c) **Explain the irony in the words 'O valiant cousin' in relation to what happens later in the play.** - **Explanation:** The irony lies in the fact that while Duncan praises Macbeth as a 'valiant cousin' for his bravery in battle, Macbeth later becomes a traitor by murdering Duncan to seize the throne for himself. This stark contrast between Duncan's perception of Macbeth and Macbeth's eventual actions highlights the themes of ambition and betrayal in the play. ### 3.1.6 What does this extract reveal about Macdonwald? **Answer:** The extract reveals that Macdonwald is portrayed as a formidable and ruthless enemy, described as 'merciless' and 'worthy to be a rebel.' His character is depicted as one who embodies villainy and chaos, making him a significant threat to Scotland. ### 3.1.7 Discuss the suitability of the title of the drama, Macbeth. **Answer:** The title "Macbeth" is suitable as it centers around the character of Macbeth, whose ambition and subsequent actions drive the plot. The play explores themes of power, guilt, and moral corruption through Macbeth's transformation from a noble warrior to a tyrannical ruler. The title reflects the personal and political turmoil that Macbeth experiences, making it an apt representation of the central character and the overarching themes of the drama. This structured approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the extract and the characters involved in "Macbeth."