Literature-In-English Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2019.

Question 8

     

    HORACE WALPOLE: The Castle of Otranto

    Examine the role of Theodore in the novel.

Observation

 

 

This was not a popular question. Many of the candidates did a mere narration of the text and could not establish a relationship of his character with that of Alfonso.

The following points were expected from the candidates:

  • His introduction as a peasant at the beginning of the novel.
  • His identification of the helmet that kills Conrad as same as that on Alfonso’s statue..
  • His role as an antagonist to Manfred.
  • His appearance in the image of Alfonso.
  • His kindness and warm-heartedness.
  • Theodore’s true identity and final taking over as Prince and marrying Isabella.

 

Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.