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Read lines 1 -7 A 1 List five things you learn about Justo in these lines? (5) Award one mark for each point and/or inference identified by the candidate, to a maximum of five: • his reputation had spread from Guernica to Lumo (he is wellknown) • he was a defender of causes (he sticks up for others, or his principles) • he was a wit (he is funny/amusing) • some suggest he is too eager to create his own mythology (he is self-important) • he is the one to watch in strength events (he is very strong/powerful) • he does not deny the ox story but he plays it down (he is modest/perhaps falsely so) No mark should be awarded for unabridged quotation of whole sentences.

Answer 1 • We learn Justo is a very strong character. Not quite the point. • He could throw an ox across a river. • He is not that good looking. Outside the lines given. • He owns his farm. • He is portrayed as a proud man who likes to show off in front of a crowd. He was very confident in that respect. 1 -2 out of 5

Answer 2 • We learn that he is well-known and his reputation had spread from Guernica to Lumo. • We learn that Justo was ‘a defender of causes and a wit’ • He was perhaps ‘too eager’ to create his These ownhave not been mythology. separated. • We also learn that he was very strong and ‘the one to watch’ during feast days. • A friend of Maria even claimed that he had the strength to carry ‘an ox into town across his shoulder. ’ We learn that Justo was a humble man by making excuses that it was only a ‘small ox’ and he 5 out of 5 carried it downhill most of the way. Covers the extract.

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Read lines 8 -34 A 2 How does the writer show you Justo’s physical strength and power in these lines? (5) You must refer to the language used in the text to support your answer. Give 0 marks for responses where there is nothing worthy of credit. Give 1 mark to those who identify and begin to comment on Justo’s physical strength and power. Give 2 marks to those who identify and give straightforward comments on Justo’s physical strength and power. These responses may simply identify language for effect and some relevant subject terminology. Give 3 marks to those who explain Justo’s physical strength and power and how language and structure are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. These answers should begin to show some understanding of language and structural features and begin to use relevant subject terminology accurately to support their comments. Give 4 marks to those who make accurate comments about Justo’s physical strength and power and begin to analyse how language and structure are used to achieve effects. Relevant subject terminology is used accurately to support comments effectively. Give 5 marks to those who make accurate and perceptive comments about Justo’s physical strength and power and analyse how language and structure are used to achieve effects. Subtleties of the writer’s technique are explored in relation to how the reader is influenced. Well-considered, accurate use of relevant subject terminology supports comments effectively.

Checklist – there could be more. • he is the ‘largest man’ in the wood-chopping contest • the contest involves ‘flailing’ an axe • he ‘tore’ into the log (suggests power) • he finishes ‘well before’ the others • in the farmer’s walk he is ‘unmatched’ • the event tests ‘strength and endurance’ • the writer specifies the weight (110 lb) • the writer contrasts ‘most competitors’ with Justo (structure) • the writer describes in detail what happens to most contestants in the farmer’s walk • Justo pretends to strain but it is ‘false drama’ • he lifts the weights ‘easily’ • he marches ‘without a struggle’ and his back is ‘rigid’ • he passes the mark where others had fallen in ‘exhaustion’ • he can even nod to the children, acknowledging his admirers

Answer 1 He is superior in the event that tests endurance and strength as he was ‘unmatched’. We learn he is a show-off as he pretends that he is struggling with the Focus bethem on ‘how the writer’ weights butneeds thento lifts easily. 1 out of 5

Answer 2 The writer shows Justo’s strength and power by saying he is ‘the largest man’ in the wood chopping contest and he ‘tore into the pine log’ with ease. He pretends to strain but the writer describes this as ‘false drama’ and contrasts him marching ‘without a struggle’ with the others who. Concise/perhaps are falling in exhaustion. rather limited in range 3 -4 marks. 3 due to limited range.

Answer 3 The writer shows Justo’s power and strength by telling us that he is ‘the largest man’ in the competition and the verbs ‘flailing’ and tore into’ suggest the physical power of this man. He finishes ‘well before’ the other contestants which shows his strength and the writer says he is ‘unmatched’ in events which test ‘strength and endurance’. The use of contrast emphasises Justo’s power and he carries large weights ‘easily’ while theengaged other contestants. He only Thoroughly with text/question. 5 marks pretends to strain and the writer says it is ‘false drama’ to tease the crowd as he walks past the marks where others had fallen in exhaustion ‘without a struggle’. He can even nod to his admirers

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Read lines 35 -64 A 3. How does the writer show the reader that Maria is interested in Justo in these lines? (10) You should write about: • what Maria does to attract his attention • the writer’s use of language to show her interest in Justo • the effects on the reader You must refer to the text to support your answer, using relevant subject terminology

Mark scheme Give 0 marks for responses where there is nothing worthy of credit. Give 1 -2 marks to those who identify and begin to comment on some examples of Maria’s interest in Justo in this part of the text. Give 3 -4 marks to those who identify and give straightforward comments on some examples of Maria’s interest in Justo. These answers may simply identify some relevant subject terminology. Give 5 -6 marks to those who explain how a number of different examples show Maria’s interest in Justo and begin to show some understanding of how language and the organisation of events are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. These responses will begin to use relevant subject terminology accurately to support their comments. Give 7 -8 marks to those who make accurate comments about how a range of different examples show Maria’s interest in Justo and begin to analyse how language and the organisation of events are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. Relevant subject terminology is used accurately to support comments effectively. Give 9 -10 marks to those who make accurate and perceptive comments about how a wide range of different examples show Maria’s interest in Justo and provide detailed analysis of how language and the organisation of events are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. Subtleties of the writer’s technique are explored in relation to how the reader is influenced. Well-considered, accurate use of relevant subject terminology supports comments effectively.

Checklist – there may others. • she ‘engineers’ several situations/meetings (accidentally on purpose) • she ‘discovers’ a need to visit friends near the finishing line • she uses her ‘feminine tricks’ to attract his attention • she ‘unleashes’ her most feminine laughter just as he walks past • she smiles her broadest smile just as he looks her way • the writer uses an ironic, knowing tone in these lines (it so happened/who could have imagined) • she is annoyed when he ignores her • she does not give up/ she is persistent • she works behind the scenes to present the prize to him • she ‘moves in’ for a ceremonial kiss • she deliberately skirts the crowd so that he will have to pass her again • she asks him to dance (she takes the initiative) • the dialogue is flirtatious/slightly provocative • they sit and talk • she agrees he is not handsome • she thinks he is ‘frighteningly powerful’ (impressive) • she thinks he is ‘without confidence’ when they are alone (endearingly shy) • she defends him against the criticisms of her sisters • when her mother mentions he has his own farm, she becomes ‘thoughtful’ • the writer explains her family situation • the writer uses her actions/thoughts and dialogue to show her interest

Answer 1 During these lines Maria thinks Justo is ‘the most arrogant’ due to him walking away from her. However, Maria feels the need to visit friends near the finishing line just so she could get closer to him. Maria also feels the need to ‘skirt the gathering’ so that he would have to pass her again. I believe Maria feels attracted to him and wants to pursue these emotions. And so? Towards the end of this section, Maria thinks and feels that Justo is ‘not the most handsome man’, even though he was ‘frighteningly powerful’. When arguing with her sisters, Maria feels the need to argue her case Some examples of Maria’s interest. when they are putting down Justo. She thinks he has ‘character’ and then Focus uncertain 2/3 marks. Given 3 conversation doesn’t feel the need to fight back in her sisters’ never-ending

Answer 2 Maria is instantly attracted to Justo causing her to find an excuse to go ‘near the finishing line’ to meet him. She wants to impress him and does so by trying to capture his attention, ‘unleashed her most feminine laugh’. Not The author uses rhetorical questions to demonstrate how Maria is unsure of how Justo quite views her, ‘to turn in her direction? ’ She is impressed by Justo and, despite thinking him Why? to be ‘arrogant’, she acts in a flirtatious manner to try and make the attraction mutual. Maria is eager to learn more about Justo to develop her attraction and the author uses short sentences to show everything appears to be happening very quickly, ‘they sat and talked’. To Maria, Justo is a figure of strength, causing her to be almost in awe of him, ‘frighteningly powerful’. Some ideas. as he was As they talk Maria sees a different side to Justo ratherrange than hisof arrogance Shows understanding. Tries to address ‘how’ with mixed success. The author demonstrates that Maria has fallen for him by having her stand up for him 5/6 marks. Given 6 ‘without confidence when they were alone’. when her family question his appearance. She insists he has ‘character’ and she stays

Answer 3 Dave Boling shows that Maria feels attracted to Justo in these lines. He implies that Maria thinks that he is an attractive person and would like to get to know him. Boling uses a slightly humorous tone to show Maria’s thoughts and feelings when he states that ‘it so happened’ that at the end of Justo’s walk, Maria ‘discovered the need’ to visit her friends at the finish line. The writer continues this with sarcasm as he says ‘who could have imagined’ that just as Justo walked past Maria ‘unleashed her most feminine laugh’. The strong verb ‘unleashed’ indicates that Maria feels the need to grab Justo’s attention and wants to start a conversation. It seems that Maria feels drawn to Justo and she wants to attract him with her looks as she smiles her ‘broadest smile. ’ The superlative shows that she is making every effort to impress him. However, Boling shows a change in her feelings towards Justo when he ignores her flirting as he tells us that she thought he must be the ‘most arrogant man in Guernica’. It is apparent that Maria thinks Justo is not friendly and is big-headed. This also suggests she feels offended and disappointed. However, Boling shows us that Maria is not ready to give up on Justo yet and still wants to get to know him. This is shown when she ‘moves in’ for the ‘kiss on the cheek’ which implies she feels romantically attracted to him.

Furthermore, she tries to get his attention by standing where he must pass her again. Maria is desperate to attract his attention and becomes more forward when she asks him to dance. The writer uses her unconventional behaviour to show keen she is to get to know Justo. Maria agrees with her sisters that he is ‘not the most handsome man’ which suggests she feels he has an attractive personality or she cannot explain why she was attracted to him. She thinks he is ‘frighteningly powerful’ but she feels there is more to Justo’s boasting as he was ‘without confidence’ when they were talking alone. Boling then implies that Maria is not influenced by her sisters as she argues that he has ‘character’. When her mother mentions that he has his own farm, the writer tells us that Maria becomes ‘thoughtful’ and Boling tells us about her family to show why she would be interested in Justo as a husband. Clear focus on ‘how’ and the writer. Detailed analysis of the text. 10 marks.

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Read lines 65 -87 A 4. What impressions do you get of Justo in these lines? (10) You must refer to the text to support your answer, using relevant subject terminology

Mark scheme Give 0 marks for responses where there is nothing worthy of credit. Give 1 -2 marks to those who identify and begin to comment on some aspects of Justo’s character. Give 3 -4 marks to those who identify and give straightforward comments on Justo’s character. These answers may simply identify some relevant subject terminology. Give 5 -6 marks to those who explain Justo’s character and begin to show some understanding of how language and structure are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. These responses will begin to use relevant subject terminology accurately to support their comments. Give 7 -8 marks to those who make accurate comments about Justo’s character and begin to analyse how language and structure are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. Relevant subject terminology is used accurately to support comments effectively. Give 9 -10 marks to those who make accurate and perceptive comments about Justo’s character and provide detailed analysis of how language and structure are used to achieve effects and influence the reader. Subtleties of the writer’s technique are explored in relation to how the reader is influenced. Well-considered, accurate use of relevant subject terminology supports comments effectively.

Checklist – there may be others • • • • unlike other suitors who bring ‘flowers or sweets’, he arrives at Maria’s home ‘empty handed’ and wearing his work clothes (he seems unromantic and perhaps unsure/awkward) he greets the parents (politely/formally and informally/perhaps rather comically? ) he asks what he can do to help (he is kind, considerate, thoughtful) he offers to do work they find hard (uses his strength to offer something better than sweets and flowers) he is very formal and polite (he calls them ‘ladies’) he tells Maria to help (he doesn’t ask her!) they eat a relaxed meal after work and Justo is now part of the family (he seems to fit in now) the sisters have changed their mind about him the action then switches to a month later and another fair he leaves the contest and walks over to Maria he holds both weights in one hand takes a gold ring from his pocket (he must have planned it) he asks the ‘stunned’ Maria to marry him (he is rather blunt) she accepts his proposal and they kiss but he goes back to the contest he is disqualified but he shows he could win anyway (still a bit of a show-off)

Answer 1 Justo arrives wearing his work clothes and greets Maria’s family kindly which makes me feel he is a very kind man. I feel that Justo is being very generous when he offers to help the family. I think Maria’s sisters are being hypocritical when they think he is appealing because they only really like him now he’s done their repairs. I think that Justo’s method of proposal was fairly extravagant as he was disqualified from the race just to propose to Maria. I don’t think the engagement was shocking, as it was fairly obvious to see it coming. I think that Justo would be a good husband to Maria and will keep the Evidence? family happy. range. Uncertain focus on question. Limited 2 marks

Answer 2 Justo arrived at Maria’s home ‘empty-handed’ while others presented gifts. To make amends, he asked ‘What can I do to help? ’ Judging by this act of kindness, I get the impression that Justo is a humble man but could be trying to impress the Onati family. Justo helps out by doing the manual, heavy work with Maria. It was as if he was already ‘part of the family’ with this kind gesture, and even won over Maria’s sisters as they now ‘didn’t have to repair the roof’. It seems here that the Onati family are very welcoming and that Justo is a very likeable character who wins over many with his positive attitude. A month later at the next fair Justo asked Maria to marry him and without hesitation she agreed. Justo is disqualified from the competition but does not care; the thing of most importance now ischaracter. Maria, not the competition as Some grasp toofhim Justo’s Links tofuture text. bride’. Some. This narrative rather than he rejoined ‘his is more evidence to me impressions. that Justo is a marks. Given humble, loving and kind man 4/5 whose love for Maria 4. is greater than the

Answer 3 At the beginning of these lines I get the impression that Justo contrasts to how Maria is usually treated by men. Justo ‘wears his work clothes’, showing his lack of care for his appearance. Perhaps this shows he only has one set of clothes. He gives Maria’s mother a ‘vigorous handshake’ which shows he is not used to meeting girls’ parents but he is polite, asking if he can help. As the passage progresses, Justo shows that he is prepared to do the ‘hardest’ chores. He tells Maria to put her work clothes on. I get the impression he is a hard worker and also considerate. The atmosphere is relaxed as they eat and the sisters are relieved of fixing the roof because of Justo. It is mentioned again that Justo is ‘not handsome’ but now the sisters have changed their mind are of the opinion that ‘looks are not everything’.

Answer 3 cont. A month later at the fair Justo suddenly proposes to Maria, showing her a gold ring. Their romance is revealed when she accepts and they kiss. Justo is not concerned that he is disqualified but he apologises for not adding another lamb to theirso? flock. And To begin with, I found it humorous that Justo appears in his work clothes and this is reinforced when he ‘instantly wins over’ Maria’s mother by offering to help. However, I felt that Justo was polite and thoughtful to offer to help and it was better than presents. It was also humorous to see the sisters change their minds about ‘ugly’ Justo and it was good to see that he was accepted into the family. I was surprised when he proposed as it was only after a month but he had taken the ring with him so he had obviously thought about it and knew what he wanted. I was upset that he was disqualified and did not win the lamb but when Justo did not seem to mind, I think it finished the passage on a happy note as Maria obviously meant more to him than winning competition. Somethethoughtful comment. Could push on more to impressions (focus not ideal) needs to position the answer better. 6 marks

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A 5 Evaluate the way Maria is presented in this passage. (10) You should write about: • your own thoughts and feelings about how Maria is presented in the passage as a whole • how the writer has created these thoughts and feelings

Mark Scheme Give 0 marks for responses where there is nothing worthy of credit. Give 1 -2 marks to those who express a simple personal opinion with linked, basic textual reference. Give 3 -4 marks to those who give a personal opinion supported by straightforward textual references. These responses will show limited interaction with the text as a whole and/or how the writer has created thoughts and feelings. Give 5 -6 marks to those who give an evaluation of the text and its effects, supported by appropriate textual references. These responses will show some critical awareness of the text as a whole and how the writer has created thoughts and feelings. Give 7 -8 marks to those who give a critical evaluation of the text and its effects, supported by well-selected textual references. These responses will show critical awareness and clear engagement with the text. They will also explore how the writer has created thoughts and feelings. Give 9 -10 marks to those who give a persuasive evaluation of the text and its effects, supported by convincing, well selected examples and purposeful textual references. These responses will show engagement and involvement, where candidates take an overview to make accurate and perceptive comments on the text as a whole. They will also explore how the writer has created thoughts and feelings with insight.

Evaluation checklist – could be more • she has heard of Justo and goes to the fair to dance but also to watch the men’s competitions, which she usually avoided • she thinks he is foolhardy to compete barefoot in the wood-chopping • she is flirtatious and persistent in pursuing her interest in Justo • she is indignant when he ignores her but she does not give up/she has spirit • she shows her ‘feminine wiles’ when trying to attract his attention • she asks him to dance (unconventional) • she sees another side to the boastful extrovert/she is perceptive or a good judge of character • she is the eldest of six girls and her father is ‘fixed’ to his chair • she is thoughtful when her mother mentions Justo’s farm • she obviously has her admirers • she admits that Justo is not handsome • she looks beyond physical appearance (plenty to like about Justo) • she may feel pressured into accepting his offer of marriage • it is possible to sympathise with her situation • but more likely she is happy and willing to marry him

How does the writer create thoughts and feelings? Checklist – could be more. • a lot is shown through her actions • the writer also tells the reader what she is thinking and feeling • there is also interaction with other characters (Justo, her sisters and mother) • the writer also uses dialogue to reveal her personality and attitudes • the writer establishes her family situation to indicate her difficult position as a single woman • the choice of language is revealing

Answer 1 I think Maria is a lively girl who knows what she wants. She goes to the festival and seems to be interested in Justo as she watches the men’s competitions, which she usually avoided. She chases Justo and does not give up when he seems to ignore her. She tries her best to catch his attention. She has a hard life on the farm as her father is disabled and she perhaps sees Justo as someone who can help her family. She says that Justo is not handsome but she likes him and does not hesitate when he asks her to marry him. I felt happy for her at the Limited in depth but some personal response and textual end of the passage. reference. No explicit reference to the writer. 4 marks

Answer 2 I think Maria is an attractive character and I am pleased that she marries Justo, even if it is a rather sudden as they have only known each other for a short time. Coherent response /overview The writer makes it clear that she only goes to the festival because she is intrigued by this strong and rather boastful man and she does all she can to attract his attention. She goes to the finishing line to be near him and ‘unleashes her most feminine laugh’ to make him notice her. She is angry when he just walks past her and thinks he is ‘arrogant’. She is offended by him ignoring her but she does not give up. She flirts with him and kisses him when yes she presents him with his prize. I like the fact she has a mind of her own and yes the writer shows her using her female cunning to get what she wants

Answer 2 cont. She talks to Justo and seems to want to get to know him. She knows he is not handsome but she defends him against her sisters and the writer shows her sticking up for Justo. On the way home she is thoughtful. She is the oldest of six sisters and she may see Justo as a potential husband who can help her family. The conversation with her sisters and her mother shows that she knows that Justo could be the answer to her family’s problems. When Justo visits the farm, the writer shows them working together and I think Maria appreciates that he is a kind and thoughtful man. She accepts his proposal of marriage without any hesitation and I feel happy for her as he is a good man and he obviously cares about her as he loses the competition to Clear and detailed response to the character. Linked to text. Some propose to her. awareness of the writer. 7/8 marks. Given 7.

Answer 3 At the beginning of this passage I think Maria seems to be quite lively and extrovert as the writer tells us that she likes to dance and enjoy herself. However, I also think she is sensible and she believes Justo is ‘foolhardy’ to be using an axe in his bare feet. She is obviously interested in Justo as she watches him at the start of the farmers’ walk. She uses all her female tricks to catch his attention such as ‘unleashing’ her most feminine laugh and smiling her ‘broadest smile. ’ When he ignores her, she thinks he is ‘the most arrogant man in Guernica’ and I admire her spirit and persistence as she continues to pursue him. She shows initiative in arranging to present Justo with his prize and has the courage to be unconventional in asking him to dance. The writer shows her feelings for Justo through the events at the farmers’ walk and it is amusing but also charming as she moves in on him.

Answer 3 cont. When they talk, she begins to understand that he is shy beneath the boastful exterior and she appreciates him and defends him when her sisters criticise his appearance and other ‘inadequacies’. When I learn about her family and their circumstances, I understand her situation and why she might be so interested in a man who has his own farm. I feel sympathy for Maria but she seems to like Justo and she accepts his proposal of marriage. The writer uses the context of good her life to show that is under some pressure to marry but she must be attractive as she has had other suitors so she has choices. She is ‘stunned’ by his sudden proposal but quite willing to marry him. She may be thinking of her family but I think she is also doing what she wants to do. The writer cleverly shows the complexity of herofmotives. Perceptive evaluation the character. Purposeful use of the text. Very Igood andspirit coverage. the Overall, admireoverview Maria for her and I am Comments happy that shesensibly seems toon have (maybe develop more? 9 marks found a writer good man.

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Reflection • What did you find difficult about the exam paper? • Which is your strongest answer? Why? • Which is your weakest answer? Why? • Choose the weakest response and use purple pen to rewrite.