Observation

A good number of candidates attempted this question.

The required answers should include:

• Statement/Explanation of the theme of oppression /suppression of the will of a people.
• Relation of the last stanza to the preceding ones.
• The last stanza summarises or brings together the ill effects of the hold that the land (metaphor for the oppressors) has on its people.
• The shore of possibilities’ is effectively out of the reach of the people.
• In spite of the strong and genuine desire to leave, the restrictions and the denial of exit for them are complete.

Candidates’ performance was fair.