Thematic Exploration and Critical Interpretation in Drama · CSEC English B

53 past-paper questions on Thematic Exploration and Critical Interpretation in Drama, part of Drama, from every CSEC English B paper on Quelpr.

1. 1(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Compare the attitude of EACH wife towards her husband.
2. 1(c)9 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Examine Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of women in the play.
3. 2(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Describe Caesar and Brutus as leaders.
4. 2(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Compare the people's response to the leadership of Caesar with their response to the leadership of Brutus.
5. 3(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Describe TWO incidents in which tensions surrounding tradition and change are evident.
6. 3(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Discuss the attitude of ONE of the MAIN characters to these tensions.
7. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2Discuss ONE theme that is presented in this enactment.
8. 1(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Discuss the impact of the action of ONE of the characters or the group described in (a) above.
9. 2(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Describe TWO incidents in which the theme of betrayal is evident.
10. 2(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Discuss the reaction of ONE character to ONE of the incidents described in (a) above.
11. 3(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Choose TWO of the following traditions (Storytelling, Drumming, African clothing) and for EACH describe ONE incident in which it is portrayed.
12. 3(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Discuss EITHER the Bale's OR Lakunle's attitude to ONE of the traditions described in (a) above.
13. 4(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Describe the love that is portrayed in the following relationships: Lakunle and Sidi; The Bale and Sidi.
14. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2Discuss the effect of ONE of the relationships described in (a) above on Sidi.
15. 1(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Describe TWO instances when EITHER Cassius OR Antony is seen as ambitious.
16. 1(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Discuss the reaction EITHER Cassius OR Antony receives in ONE of the instances described in (a).
17. 2(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Describe TWO instances when EITHER Brutus OR Antony demonstrates loyalty.
18. 2(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Discuss why the character described in (a) is seen as loyal.
19. 3(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Describe TWO instances in which EITHER the Bale OR Lakunle resists change.
20. 3(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Discuss the attitude of the character to the changes described in (a).
21. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2Discuss the attitude of EITHER Lakunle OR the Bale to Sidi.
22. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2019 · Paper 2Write an essay on Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' based on Ti-Jean representing the spirit of survival. Describe TWO incidents in which Ti-Jean demonstrates that he is a survivor, use ONE of the incidents…
23. 135 marks· CSEC English B · January 2020 · Paper 2Write an essay on William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' discussing the statement that Shakespeare's presentation of Caliban evokes strong feelings. Describe TWO instances where Caliban is featured, discuss whether you…
24. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2020 · Paper 2Write an essay on Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' discussing the statement regarding audiences finding the play appealing because it portrays Caribbean history. Describe TWO incidents connected to or…
25. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2021 · Paper 2Write an essay on Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' addressing the forest as a symbol: describe two incidents that occur in the forest, discuss the impact of one incident on one character, and examine how the…
26. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2022 · Paper 2Write an essay describing one character considered good and one considered evil, discussing how the actions of one impact the plot, and examining how contrast is used to reinforce that good will conquer evil. (25 marks…
27. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2023 · Paper 2In reference to Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' and the significance of the mother's role, write an essay describing two occasions where the mother is featured. Discuss how her actions impact one character in…
28. 135 marks· CSEC English B · January 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of independent women in Twelfth Night. Describe one instance showing Olivia as independent and one instance showing Viola as independent, discuss how another character…
29. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay discussing how 'The Forest of Stories' provides an alternative to the horrors of the slave ship in Anansi. Describe an instance where the Forest of Stories is presented and an instance where the slave…
30. 135 marks· CSEC English B · January 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night discussing class relationships through Maria and Malvolio. Describe two incidents reminding the audience of Maria or Malvolio's working-class status, discuss how…
31. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay on Alistaire Campbell's Anansi discussing the use of poetry and song to present significant events. Describe two incidents where a poem or song is used, discuss how the poem or song is used in the…
32. 135 marks· CSEC English B · January 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay discussing the theme of courtship and marriage in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Describe two characters featured in a situation involving either courtship or marriage, discuss how one character responds to…
33. 235 marks· CSEC English B · January 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay on Alistair Campbell's Anansi responding to the view that the winner or leader is not always the strongest or fiercest. Describe two instances where the audience is made aware that the winner is not the…
34. 1(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Describe ONE incident which features the living Caesar and ONE incident which features Caesar after his death.
35. 1(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Discuss how Shakespeare uses Caesar's life OR death to show his power.
36. 2(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Describe TWO incidents which portray EITHER love for country OR love for spouse.
37. 2(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Discuss ONE character's attitude to EITHER love for country OR love for spouse.
38. 2(c)9 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Examine how Shakespeare uses EITHER irony OR contrast to portray the theme of love.
39. 3(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Describe TWO instances in which the audience is exposed to the African way of life.
40. 3(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Discuss ONE instance in which there is tension between the African way of life and the European way of life.
41. 3(c)9 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Examine how Soyinka uses EITHER characterization OR contrast to portray the tension between the African and European way of life.
42. 4(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Discuss the role of ONE of the women described in (a) above.
43. 4(c)9 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Examine the dramatic function of women in the play.
44. 135 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2018 · Paper 2With reference to William Shakespeare's The Tempest, write an essay describing Prospero's power on the island, discussing how his use of power impacts any ONE character, and examining how Shakespeare uses symbolism to…
45. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2018 · Paper 2With reference to Derek Walcott's Ti-Jean and His Brothers, write an essay describing TWO situations where a character demonstrates whether or not he is patient or humble, discussing the consequences of the character's…
46. 135 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Write an essay describing one incident where a character uses language to subdue and one incident where a character uses language to rebel. Discuss one character's response to one of the described incidents, and examine…
47. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Write an essay describing two incidents that can be considered Caribbean. Discuss why you find one of these incidents appealing or not appealing, and examine one dramatic technique the playwright uses to explore…
48. 135 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2022 · Paper 2With reference to William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and the statement that 'The past plays an important role in The Tempest', write an essay in which you describe ONE incident that involved Prospero and ONE that…
49. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2022 · Paper 2With reference to Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' and the statement that 'The prologue in Ti-Jean and His Brothers is effective in communicating the playwright's message', write an essay in which you describe…
50. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2023 · Paper 2In Anansi by Alistaire Campbell, write an essay describing two incidents where Anansi interacts with someone considered powerful. For one incident, discuss how Anansi's actions affect another character, and examine how…
51. 135 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay discussing power through Sir Toby Belch in 'Twelfth Night': describe two incidents showing him as powerful, discuss how another character is affected by his power in one incident, and examine one dramatic…
52. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay on Alistair Campbell's Anansi. Describe two incidents in which either Tiger or Anansi is presented as a leader, discuss how one character is affected by this leadership in one incident, and examine one…
53. 235 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay on the theme that stories teach lessons about life: outline two stories told in the Forest of Stories, discuss the lesson learnt from one of them, and examine one dramatic technique used by the playwright…