‘R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End’. - Mock exams
Richard Gent | Friday January 17, 2020
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Remember that you are being tested on your knowledge and understanding of the whole text from which you are expected to make relevant and judicious selections of detail to frame your answer.
Question 1
Either (a)
“Hero”
A person admired for great or brave actions: one who shows fine qualities, one who shows great courage and or nobility of character
- One who is a role model or ideal to others
- An illustrious warrior.
- Remember that ‘courage’ can include both physical courage as well as moral courage
Compare and contrast any two characters in the play who could fairly be termed heroes, on any or all of the above definitions.
Or (b)
Read through the following exchange carefully and answer the question that follows:-
Stanhope : Supposing I said I can’t — supposing we all say we can’t — what would happen then ?
Hibbert I don’t care. What does it matter? It’s all so — so beastly — nothing matters
Stanhope: Supposing the worst happened — supposing we were knocked right out. Think of…
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