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.