Question 7
OLIVER GOLDSMITH: She Stoops to Conquer
Examine the importance of the jewels in the play.
Observation
Few candidates answered this question. However, they gave mere discussions of the jewels without establishing its importance in the play.
The required answers should include:
* The jewels in the play are the inheritance of Miss Constance Neville.
* Mrs. Hardcastle, Constance’s aunt is charged with the responsibility to keep the jewels safe.
* Ironically, the jewels get stolen by Tony and given to Hastings.
* Hastings gives the jewels to Marlow who in turn hands them to Hardcastle, the landlady for safety.
* The elopement plot is revealed.
* The significance of the jewels in advancing the theme and humour in the play.
Candidates’ performance in the question was fair.