Question 8
OLIVER GOLDSMITH: She Stoops to Conquer
Discuss the information provided by Act 1, Scene 1 and how it advances the plot of the play.
Observation
This was not a popular question. Candidates who attempted this question gave very scanty narration and failed to discuss the theme of marriage in a middle/upper class society.
The required answers should include:
- Statement of the central theme of love and marriage in a middle/upper class society.
- Introduction of characters and their relationship.
- Information on the characters.
- Implication on the advancement of the plot.
Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.