Grade 10 P2 Notes English First Additional Language.
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English
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10th Grade
Detailed notes on the following paper 2 short stories and poems:
Dead End
The Darling
The Late Bud
Cattle in the Rain
How Poems are made
No man is an Island
Exam questions are included as well.
"Dead End"
by Richard Parsons
Short play that seems to be a dark comedy or thriller, involving unexpected twists
and tension.
Genre:
➢ The play is described as a thriller, designed to thrill or terrify the audience.
➢ It involves elements of murder and dramatic irony, where the audience knows
something that the characters on stage are unaware of.
➢ The unpredictability of events and the tightening of tension contribute to the
thriller genre.
Characters:
➢ Arabella Snelgrove: A single woman, attractive, living in a cottage. She
appears hospitable and engaging but later reveals a darker side.
➢ Brian Wedmore: A man with theatre interests, visiting Arabella. He becomes
suspicious and is revealed to be an investigator from the Department of
Health and Social Security.
Plot Overview:
➢ Arabella invites Brian into her cottage after he admires her roses. The setting
is described as peaceful and typically English.
➢ Brian, seemingly innocuous, is revealed to be an investigator checking on the
status of Arabella's mother, as there are suspicions of fraud related to her
state pension.
➢ Arabella initially denies any wrongdoing but later reveals her true intentions.
She has faked the appearance of her mother being alive to continue receiving
the pension.
➢ The play takes a dark turn when Brian discovers freshly dug graves in
Arabella's garden. However, Arabella cleverly turns the suspicion onto Brian,
suggesting he might go missing without anyone knowing.
➢ The play concludes with a surprising twist. Arabella, mocking Brian's
suspicions, laughs at the idea of her murdering her mother. However, Brian,
angered, discovers a hammer and decides to take matters into his own
hands, attacking Arabella.
Themes:
➢ Deception and Fraud: The play revolves around Arabella's deception in
maintaining the appearance of her mother's existence to continue receiving
the pension.
➢ Suspicion and Investigation: Brian's role as an investigator introduces an
element of suspicion and investigation into the narrative.
, ➢ Dark Comedy/Thriller: The play combines elements of dark comedy and
thriller, with unexpected twists and turns.
Conclusion:
"Dead End" explores themes of deception, suspicion, and unexpected turns. The
play keeps the audience engaged through its thriller elements, and the characters'
motivations are gradually revealed, leading to a surprising and dark conclusion.
, "The Darling"- by Anton Chekhov Summary:
Introduction:
➢ Olenka is introduced sitting on her back doorstep, listening to Kukin, the
owner of the Tivoli theatre, complain about the weather affecting his business.
➢ Despite Kukin's complaints, Olenka becomes affectionate towards him.
Marriage to Kukin:
➢ Olenka and Kukin get married after Olenka's father's death.
➢ They lead a happy life, but Kukin goes to Moscow to recruit for his theatre and
is detained, then reported dead.
Marriage to Pustovalov:
➢ Olenka mourns and meets Vasily Pustovalov, a lumber merchant, whom she
quickly marries.
➢ They lead a comfortable life, absorbed in the lumber business and a
materially comfortable home.
➢ Pustovalov falls ill and dies after going to the lumber yard too soon after
drinking hot tea.
Loneliness and Depression:
➢ After Pustovalov's death, Olenka mourns in solitude for six months.
➢ She builds a rapport with Smirnin, a military veterinary surgeon, who lodges in
her house.
➢ Olenka becomes fascinated with Smirnin's work and opinions.
➢ Smirnin is transferred, leaving Olenka alone and sinking into depression.
Sasha's Arrival:
➢ Smirnin returns with his wife and son, Sasha, needing a place to live.
➢ Smirnin's wife leaves, and Smirnin becomes occupied with the town's
nightlife.
➢ Olenka becomes more involved in Sasha's life, developing a maternal
relationship.
Olenka's Maternal Obsession:
➢ Olenka absorbs Sasha's opinions and ideas, resembling a doting mother.
➢ Sasha starts feeling suffocated by Olenka's constant attention and protests
against it in his sleep.
Conclusion:
➢ The story ends with Sasha's protest against Olenka's closeness, highlighting
the irony of Olenka's relationships with men and now with Sasha.
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