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15 marksLanguage in Society and Caribbean Linguistic Identity

CAPE Communication Studies · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Read an excerpt from Elizabeth Nunez's 'Bruised Hibiscus' depicting interactions between Cedric and his mother, Anna DesVignes, regarding social mobility, English, and Creole.

In an essay of not more than 500 words, discuss the attitude of Cedric and Anna towards Creole and Caribbean Standard English.

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  1. 2(b)In the same essay (of not more than 500 words), discuss how a televised presentation of the relevant scenes in the extract could help readers to understand…[10 marks]

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