Observation

This was a well answered question. Candidates were able to identify the characters but were unable to point out their contribution to the plot.

This question requires:

• The statement of the themes of racial discrimination in America of the 1950s is and the struggles of an African American family to fight it or navigate it.
• Explanation of plot.
• A description of Lyons and Cory. Lyons and Cory are children of the Troy family. Lyons is Troy’s son by a previous marriage. His wife left when he was serving a 15-years prison term for robbery. Cory is Troy and Rose’s only son.
• Lyons’ contribution to the plot: Triggers Troy’s flashback into his previous life and the circumstances with his late father and absconded wife, shows how difficult it is for an African American young man to get a ‘decent’ job.
• Cory’s contribution to the plot:  Cory is a foil to his father. His father failed to fulfil his ambition to be a baseball star in the Negro league because of racial discrimination.

Candidates’ performance in the question was good.