(B) Read the extracts given below and comment on the difference in the nature of help both
the characters, of these two stories, received.
a) Suddenly I came out of the clouds and saw two straight lines of lights in front of me.
It was a runway! An airport! I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black
aeroplane but the sky was empty. [The Black Aeroplanel
b) All through the night Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God...The fol-
lowing Sunday, at daybreak he began to write a letter...It was nothing less than a let-
ter to God...The following Sunday Lencho came a bit earlier than usual to ask if there
was a letter for him.... Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the mon-
ey, such was his confidence. (A Letter to God]
Answers
Both need help
- In The Black Aeroplane, he is helped by a stranger in a black aeroplane in the storm, without lights - steered through the dark clouds; was told there was no other aeroplane in the air other than his - wasn’t clear who helped him - open to interpretation - help is not asked for but he receives it. - is thankful - In A Letter to God-different nature of aid - Lencho writes a letter to God asking for money; his conviction in God touches the postmaster - postmaster raises money and sends it to him. - He asks for help - the source of his aid is clearly revealed - not satisfied Competency applied for : content- • Required to display understanding of the variation of a common aspect, across the texts. (Movement of response from common element to the differences.) • Support of / reference to textual evidence expression- • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (words/phrases showing comparison/contrast are expected to be a part of this answer- whereas, on the other hand, as opposed to etc. as they impact expression)- cohesion • Response relevance and an appropriate conclusion to achieve coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spelling.
NOTE — Paragraphing recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1 mark allotted for cohesion & coherence.
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