Question 10
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the following passage from a contemporary novel:
"The withered oak stood at the edge of the village, its branches clawing at the grey sky. Beside it, a cracked mirror lay half‑buried in the earth, reflecting a fractured image of the sunrise.
Discuss the overarching theme conveyed by the interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror, and explain how each symbol contributes to that theme."
Answer Options
A.
The interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror conveys the theme of societal oppression and rebellion; the oak embodies authoritarian control while the mirror reflects the suppressed voices, together highlighting the struggle against conformity.
Correct Answer
B.
The interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror conveys the theme of alienation and the disintegration of self‑identity; the oak represents external decay while the mirror reflects internal fragmentation, together illustrating how a deteriorating environment erodes personal identity.
C.
The interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror conveys the theme of resilience and renewal; the oak stands for stubborn endurance and the mirror represents the possibility of self‑reflection, together indicating that hardship can lead to personal growth.
D.
The interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror conveys the theme of inevitable loss and nostalgia; the oak symbolizes fading tradition while the mirror signifies longing for the past, together suggesting that time erodes cherished memories.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The interplay of the withered oak and the cracked mirror conveys the theme of alienation and the disintegration of self‑identity; the oak represents external decay while the mirror reflects internal fragmentation, together illustrating how a deteriorating environment erodes personal identity.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2025
Literature In English
Question 10.
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2025
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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