Literature-In-English Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 1st), 2020

    Question 7                                      HORACE WALPOLE: The Castle of Otranto

Examine the power struggle in the novel.


Observation

Candidates were able to point out how Manfred plotted to stick to power.

 

Candidates were expected to discuss:

  • Manfred’s power struggle as major theme.
  • Manfred’s haunt by mysterious prophecy.
  • The manifestation of Manfred’s quest for power.
  • Checks to Manfred’s quest.
  • Manfred’s dashed hope of recovery.

 

Candidates provided sketchy answers which showed a lack of knowledge of the text.