Observation

A good number of candidates answered this question. Rather than compare the relationships between Tony and Constance with that of Young Marlow and Kate, they wrote about the relationships of each of the couples without comparing them.

The required answers should include:

• The relationship between Tony and Constance being one of cousins in a contrived courtship bound to fail because of their separate interests and which do not match Mrs. Hardcastle’s material interests.
• The relationship between Young Marlow and Kate being one based on ties of friendship in an equally contrived courtship which blossoms into love.
• Both relationships are based on pretence until the curtain is removed and the parties realize their objectives.

Candidates' performance in the question was poor.