Observation

A good number of candidates attempted this question. They were, however, unable to discuss Max’s defence and Bigger’s death sentence.

The following points should be well developed by the candidates:

• Statement of the theme.
• The trail of Bigger; his crime and punishment.
• The plea of his lawyer, Max.
• Bigger’s declaration of no regrets for his action.
• The significance of the moments between client and lawyer.

Candidates’ performance in this question was fair.