Observation

Candidates were able to point out how Manfred plotted to stick to power.

Candidates were expected to discuss:

• Manfred’s power struggle as major theme.
• Manfred’s haunt by mysterious prophecy.
• The manifestation of Manfred’s quest for power.
• Checks to Manfred’s quest.
• Manfred’s dashed hope of recovery.

Candidates provided sketchy answers which showed a lack of knowledge of the text.