Observation

Many candidates attempted this question. However, many of them gave character sketches of Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle without mentioning their differences in values, personality, conduct and rearing of Tony, and discussing both sides of the relationship.

The following points should be developed by candidates:

• The relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle as a family.
• Their divergent views on issues.
• Their attitude to Tony.
• Mr Hardcastle’s view of his wife’s relationship with Constance.
• The fact that their disagreements do not separate them, particularly because of Mr. Hardcastle’s warm and cavalier nature.

Candidates’ performance in this question was good.