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Panduan menjawab soalan komsas novel.
1. Sebutkan nama novel dan yang telah anda kaji pada permulaan jawapan anda.
2. Pastikan pernyataan isi dipisahkan dengan contoh huraiannya. - supaya jelas yang mana isi dan yang mana huraian.
Contoh menulis jawapan nilai kemanusiaan Antara nilai kemanusiaannya ialah nilai keberanian. Contohnya, Fuad berani kembali ke Danau Seberang dan berhadapan dengan Mak Salmah dan Pak Ismail. Pernyataan isi tepat = 1m Huraian tepat = 1m
3. Pastikan pernyataan isi betul dan tepat ** pernyataan isi sangat penting kerana jika pernyataan isi salah, huraiannya betul dan tepat markahnya =0m
a) Pernyataan isi tidak boleh disertakan dengan nama watak, nama tempat dan sebagainya.
Contoh: aspek nilai kemanusiaan nilai keberanian Fuad/nilai keberanian Fuad ke Danau Seberang (x) nilai keberanian (betul)
aspek persoalan persoalan kasih sayang Fuad kepada keluarga (x) persoalan kasih sayang kepada ahli keluarga (betul)
b) frasa pernyataan isi komsas mesti betul (sangat dititikberatkan dalam skema pemarkahan spm)
- aspek nilai murni/kemanusiaan - dua perkataan sahaja Contoh: nilai kasih sayang (betul) nilai penyayang (salah) *penyayang ialah perwatakan nilai tolong-menolong (betul) nilai suka menolong (salah)
nilai keberanian (betul) nilai berani (salah) *berani ialah perwatakan
nilai ketaatan (betul) nilai ketaatan kepada agama(salah)
**kebanyakan calon keliru dengan pernyataan isi nilai dan perwatakan. INGAT: PERNYATAAN ISI SALAH = 0 MARKAH
Pernyataan isi yang betul (dua perkataan sahaja) i) aspek nilai murni/nilai kemanusiaan
...........nilai keberanian. Contohnya...
ii) aspek pengajaran kita hendaklah ...............supaya......... Kita janganlah ............... supaya .......
iii) aspek persoalan (boleh dipanjangkan) .....persoalan kasih sayang seorang anak kepada keluarganya. Contohnya.......
iv) perwatakan ......seorang yang berani menempuh cabaran. Contohnya
v) Latar masyarakat ......masyarakat yang bertanggungjawab. Contohnya
vi) Latar tempat .....di Lapangan Terbang KLIA. Contoh peristiwa yang berlaku di sini ialah keluarga Fuad ( Farhana dan adik-adiknya) menghantar Fuad, Mariana, Pak Ismail dan Mak Salmah mengerjakan umrah. Robert Lim turut hadir untuk mengucapkan selamat jalan dan memberitahu Fuad dia mungkin akan mengikuti mereka
vii) Latar masa ....pada waktu pagi. Contohnya, pada waktu inilah Fuad sampai di SMK Seri Setia iaitu jam 7.15 pagi untuk melapor diri sebagai guru sandaran.
4. Berikan huraian yang tepat iaitu -( memulakan dengan nama watak + kata kunci pernyataan isi + huraian peristiwa)
Contoh: aspek nilai kemanusiaan isi - nilai keberanian kata - kunci ialah berani watak - Fuad peristiwa - Fuad berani kembali ke Danau Seberang dan berhadapan dengan Mak Salmah dan Pak Ismail. contoh jawapan: nilai keberanian. Contohnya Fuad berani kembali ke Danau Seberang dan berhadapan dengan Mak Salmah dan Pak Ismail.
Selamat menempuh peperiksaan.
ANALISIS SOALAN NOVEL SPM 2001 – 2013
TAHUNSPMU(JUL) SPM(NOV)(a) – 7 m (b) – 8 m (a) – 7m (BHS = 3M) (b) – 8 m (BHS = 2M)
2001 - - Kewajaran pengarang mengakhiri cerita
Empat persoalan
2002 Sinopsis novel Empat nilai murni
Tema Latar masyarakat
2003 Klimaks & peristiwa yang membawa kpd. kesudahan cerita
Empat latar tempat
Buktikan persoalan kegigihan
Perwatakan watak utama
2004 Cabaran-cabaran yang dihadapi oleh watak utama
Empat pengajaran
Tiga nilai kasih sayang Cara watak utama menyelesaikan konflik yang dihadapi
2005 Perwatakan satu watak sampingan
Tiga peristiwa yang dapat anda teladani
Dua peristiwa yang paling menarik
Bandingkan satu latar tempat dalam dua novel
2006 Pertentangan antara watak
Dua nilai kemasyarakatan dalam dua novel
Pengajaran Satu persoalan dalam dua novel
2007 Dua nilai setia kawan
Perbandingan tema
Dua peristiwa tentang persoalan maruah
Cara watak utama menyelesaikan konflik yang dihadapi dalam dua novel
2008 Pemilihan tajuk dikaitkan dengan isi kandungan novel
Tiga pengajaran dalam dua novel
Dua sebab bahagian permulaan novel menarik minat pembaca
Perbandingan (persamaan & perbezaaan) latar masyarakat dalam dua novel
2009 Dua peristiwa yang meninggalkan kesan terhadap pembaca
Satu latar masa dalam dua novel
Dua contoh yang membuktikan ketabahan watak utama
Satu contoh nilai kasih sayang dalam dua novel
2010 Dua peristiwa yang menunjukkan kepincangan masyakarat
Satu latar masyarakat dalam dua novel
Sebab-sebab novel boleh menimbulkan kesedaran kepada pembaca
Satu peristiwa yang memaparkan nilai keberanian dalam setiap novel
2011 Kandungan novel
Dua Pengajaran(1 Novel)
Perwatakan watak utama
Dua persoalan(1 novel)
(Sinopsis)2012 Tema 3 pengajaran Dua latar masa Tiga nilai kemanusiaan
(1 novel)2013 Dua
Latar TempatPertentangan pendapat antara watak utama dengan 1 watak lain (2 novel)
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1 Which lines in stanza 1 tell you that the flautist plays the flute beautifully?
“Uncovered by ………….depth of my heart”
2 In the second stanza, what does the word deserted mean?
Empty / abandoned / neglected / vacant
3 In the second stanza, why are the rice fields deserted?
The farmers have left the fields for the city / better income jobs away from the village.
4 In your own words, explain the meaning of the last stanza.
The persona is feeling anxious because there are political and economical problems in her city and she feels the world is changing for the worst.
5 From stanza 1, what does the persona want to hear?
The flautist’s song / flute music. / The flautist playing his flute.
6 In stanza 2, what does the word here refer to?
The city / town / persona’s place
7 In stanza 3, why does the persona feel guilty for thinking about her beloved?
She feels guilty because at present people around her are suffering.
8 Suggest two things you would do to stop the world from bleeding.
Spread the message of peace, tolerance and living in harmony
Learn to appreciate what life has offered and be happy with it.
9 How is the rice field?Sick / unhealthy / infertile / neglected
10 State two activities that ‘I’ consider luxuries.
i. Spend time watching the rain / gazing at the evening raysii. Collecting dew drops/ Enjoying the fragrance of flowers
11 Why do you the persona’s conscience is disturbed? Give reasons for your answer.
Thinking of the flautist while feeling worried about the troubled with the situation around her.
12 What musical instrument is the poet’s friend playing?
A flute
13 Describe the village.
It is empty has people have left for the city.
14 Who feels guilty?The persona
15 While here it has become a luxury!To spend time watching the rainWhy do you think the persona says it is a luxury to spend time watching rain? Give reasons for your answer.
Life in the city is so busy that one has no time for simple pleasures and there are other problems to worry about.
16 Why does the persona ask if the flute player is still playing his flute?
She does not know if he is still in the village enjoying his favourite pastime.
17 How does she feel about his music?
Nostalgic / desirous / wishful
18 Write down the line which shows that the persona thinks highly of his music.
To the depth of my heart
19 In your own words,i. What kind of a person do you think is the flute player?
Passionate / Obsessed / An introvert / A sequester
ii. Have you been involved in a similar passion over any interest or hobby? Provide explanation.
20 Identify two words used to describe the village.
Quiet and deserted
21 What has happened to the village?
It is deserted as the people have left for better jobs.
22 In stanza 2, what does the words here refers to?
The city / town / persona’s place
23 In your own words,i. What do you of the things the persona consider luxuries?
Rain, sunset (evening rays) / dew / fragrance of flowers
ii. What would you enjoy doing for pleasure?
24 Why does the poet feel guilty?To be longing for the flautist’s song
25 What musical instrument does the poet’s love play?Flute
26 How is the situation in the village?Quite bad as it is empty because the villagers have left the village for better jobs and conditions.
27 Why do think the poet is surprised that the flautist is still playing his flute? Give reasons for your answer.She thinks that he is undisturbed with the turmoil in the nation and the world.
28 Why is the village so quiet and deserted?
The villagers have left the village for better jobs and conditions.
29 Which phrase in stanza 1 implies how much the music affected the poet?
To the depth of my heart
30 What does the poet mean by using the words concealed and uncovered to describe the music?
It means that the melody is in the bamboo and will only be heard when the flautist plays the flute.
31 What could the poem be about?
It is about upholding values, accepting changes in life and appreciating simple pleasures of life.
32 Describe ONE emotion the poet is feeling in the first stanza.Guilty / nostalgic
33 What does the phrase, slim hollow of the bamboo refer to?The flute
34 Describe a significant memory that you have. Explain briefly why it is significant to you.
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35 Based on stanza 2, where do you think the persona is?In the city
36 Based on stanza 2, what is the contrast between the persona’s place and the flautist’s?The flautist’s place is empty and deserted whereas the persona’s place is undergoing a turmoil [ political and economical crisis].
37 Based on stanza 2, in the first line, what do you think the persona is feeling?A sense of doubt / unsure / puzzled
38 Based on stanza 1, which line reveals the intensity of the persona’s feelings?To be longing for your song
39 Based on stanza1, how does the persona feel about the flautist?
Longing / pining/yearning/passionate / love
40 Based on stanza 1, which line (s) reveal (s) that the persona is struggling with her feelings?Where there is hardly time for our love
41 Based on stanza 1, describe the persona’s mood.Sombre / solemn / Sad
42 What is so distinctive about the melody from the flute?It touches the depth of her heart
43 Why is the rice field described as sick?It has been neglected so it is no longer productive and fertile.
44 What is the meaning of the metaphor ‘slaughtered mercilessly’?People are no longer tolerant of each other and people are being killed cruelly.
45 What kind of feeling is expressed by the persona in the poem?A sense of sadness, hopelessness, despair and misery
46 Why does the persona feel guilty?To be longing for the flautist’s song.
47 Why is the persona’s conscience disturbed?She is worried about the present situation in her nation which is facing a crisis.
48 In your opinion, does the persona feel depressed about this world? Give your reasons.Yes,..
49 Based on stanza 2, how would you describe the person who seems to be very interested in his flute?Idle / unaffected by the crisis / carefree / in his own world
50 Write the two words that relate to how a flute is played?Breath and fingers____________________________________________________________
51 What do you think the persona feels about the other person’s obsession with playing the flute? Using your own words, give a reason to support your answer.
52 What is the main theme in the stanza above?Upholding values, appreciating simple pleasures of life, accepting changes in life
53 Write two words that are related to the condition of the village.Quiet and deserted
54 Where do you think the persona is? Using your own words, give a reason to support your answer.In the city because ….
55 Who is playing the flute?The flautist in the village / The persona’s love
56 Why does the persona feel guilty?To be longing for the flautist’s song
57 Where does the melody originate from?The bamboo / The slim hollow of the bamboo
58 Which two lines best describe how a flute is played?Uncovered by the breath of an artist & composed by his fingers
59 Which word would you use to describe the persona’s village? Name one.Quiet / deserted
60 What does the persona mean by ‘the sick rice field’?The paddy fields are neglected so they are barren and unproductive.
61 What are the evening rays referred to?Sunset
62 Write two activities that are considered a luxury by the persona.Spend time watching the rain / gazing at the evening raysCollecting dew drops/ Enjoying the fragrance of flowers
63 Why is the person still thinking of her beloved?She has feelings for him. / She still loves him.
64 Write two problems faced by the persona as mentioned in the stanza above.Her brothers are unemployed and desperate / Her people are disunited by politics / Her friend is slaughtered mercilessly
65 What is the tone used? Give a reason for your answer.
Sad / Hopelessness / Despair / Anxious
66 Where do you think the persona is likely to be?In the city / town
67 Where is the flautist playing his flute?In the village
68 What does the flute represent?Tradition
69 Why is the phrase, ‘Are you still playing your flute?, repeated three times in the poem? Using your own words, give reasons to support your answer.To reinforce the emotion (wondering/puzzled) behind the question and create a dramatic effect
70 In stanza 1, what poetic device does the first line above refer to?Rhetorical question
71 In stanza 1, what does line 2 tell us about the relationship between the persona and the flautist?They loved each other when they were together.
72 What is the persona guilty about?To be longing for the flautist’s song.
73 The poet used certain words to indicate where the melody is:i. What are these words?
Concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo
ii. Do you think they are suitable? Why?Yes, because the flute is played by blowing into hollow of the bamboo and melody is created by the fingers.
74 In stanza 1, why does the persona feel guilty listening to music of the flautist?She is very busy and also her nation is undergoing a crisis.
75 Why is enjoying the fragrance of flowers regarded as a luxury by the persona in stanza 2?In the city, one can be very busy in the rat race that they have no time to even appreciate the flowers growing around them.
76 Give one problem the nation is undergoing.Political crisis / Economical crisis / Disharmony
77 Explain in your own words why the persona feels her world is too old and bleeding.The world is changing for the worst and non-renewable resources cannot be replenished.
78 What do you think the ‘flute’ represents?Tradition
79 What do you think the phrase, ‘the world is too old and bleeding’ represents?The world is changing for the worst and non-renewable resources cannot be replenished.
80 Suggest a reason why the persona cannot forget the music from the flute?The music must have been beautiful and special that it has embedded in her heart.
81 Do you think the persona has made the right decision in leaving the village? Give a reason.Yes, ……
No, …….
82 What is it like in the village?Quiet and empty
83 What does the word sick imply about the rice field?Barren / Unproductive / Infertile / Neglected
84 What are the luxuries mentioned by the poet? State two of them.Spend time watching the rain / gazing at the evening raysCollecting dew drops/ Enjoying the fragrance of flowers
85 Do you like to live in the village? Give reasons to your answer.Yes,…
No, …..
86 In the last stanza, what is the persona’s feeling when she remembers the flautist?Guilty / Remorseful /
87 Why is there disunity among the citizens of the country?They lack tolerance and understanding.
88 What happened to the persona’s friend?Killed cruelly
89 What do you think the last line of the stanza mean?The world is changing for the worst.
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EXERICISES ON HE HAD SUCH QUIET EYES Posted on September 25, 2013by smktamansutera
1. In stanza 1, what does the phrase, the two pools of lies refer to?The man’s eyes
2. Explain the meaning of the last line of stanza 1 – And to render him paradiseTo give the man happiness / joy / pleasure
3. Which line in stanza 3 shows that the person had made a mistake?“If only she’d been wise.”
4. In your words, explain the main theme of the poem.The theme is about exploration of human feelings in a relationship whereby the persona has gone through a bad experience of betrayal and advises others to be careful when starting a relationship.
5. Why do you think the writer says that the man’s eyes are layered with the thinnest ice?To show deception as the man disguises his true intention because eyes usually mirrors one’s feelings and innermost thoughts
6. Explain the advice given in this line:i. Be sure that nice really means nice
It means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant.
ii. Never to compromise. In your own words, what do you think the persona means by the statement. Not to give up one’s principles
7. What should she have listened to?To the advice by her elders and family
8. Why should she not have compromised?The she would not have been betrayed / cheated / deceived
9. Be sure that nice really means niceWhat do you think this phrase means?
It means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant.
10. What is the advice that is given in the second stanza?Never to give up one’s principles / values / beliefs to men who like to flirt and are only looking for pleasure
11. What happened when she did not listen to the advice?She was betrayed / hurt / let down / deceived.
12. Which line tells you not to take chances?“Then you’ll never be losing at dice.”
13. In your own words,i. What do you think about the advice given in the last stanza?
It is a good advice for young girls so that they will not be taken advantage and are able to differentiate between sincerity and falsehood.
ii. What can happen if girls do not listen to the advice?
They would be played out / cheated / deceived / betrayed / hurt.14. From stanza 2, what should the woman have done?
She should have listened to the advice given to her that is not to give up her principles /values / beliefs.
15. What does the poet mean when he says, ‘She’d be free of “the hows and whys”?She would not be asking herself why she had been cheated / betrayed / hurt.
16. What can you say about the woman’s character from the stanza 2 and 3?She is regretful and is helpful as she advises other girls from falling into the same boat.
17. What is the persona’s advice in the last stanza?She wants the other young girls to be careful when starting a relationship and the relationship must be based on true love.
18. Which line in stanza 2 tells you that the persona may have been deceived?“If only she’d been wise.”
19. Why does the persona not realise she has been deceived?She is naïve and gullible to believe the man’s lies as true love.
20. Which word in the poem is similar to ‘pleading’?Imploring
21. What message do you get from reading the poem?To be careful when starting a relationship and not gamble with affections to avoid serious consequences.
22. How does the man try to persuade the woman to be nice?Using his eyes to make her feel compelled her to be nice to him
23. From stanza 2,i. What advice does the woman ignore?
Never to compromise with pleasure seeking guys.
ii. Describe the poet’s tone in this stanza?Sympathetic towards the girl’s situation.
24. Suggest a theme of the poem.Exploration of human feelings in a relationship / Betrayal of love / Deception
25. Why did the poet describe the man’s eyes as ‘two pools of lies?He eyes were showing signs of love but those eyes were actually disguising his actual intentions of deception.
26. What do you think the phrase, ‘lose your heart’ means?Falling in love.
27. What kind of image does the word ‘paradise’ give?Happiness
28. What is the advice given to young girls in stanza 3? Explain using your own words?Young girls should be careful when starting a relationship and their relationship should be based on true love and not merely physical attraction.
31 How does the man appear to the woman?Sincere and loving
32 From stanza 2, how could the woman be wise?She should have listened to the advice given by the elders and her family.
33 From stanza 2, what is the advice given?Never to give up one’s principles / values / beliefs to men who like to flirt and are only looking for pleasure
34 What is your opinion on the advice given in the poem?
It is a good advice to help / save other young girls from falling into the trap of deception and get hurt.
35 What did the girl not realise about the man’s eyes?They were full of lies
36 Why do think the eyes are described as ‘two pools’?To show the severity / seriousness / of deceit in both eyes
37 How was the man making use of his eyes?Using his eyes to deceive her into thinking that he needed someone to love.
38 In your own words, do you think the girl was charmed by the man? Give a reason.Yes, she was because she believed that his quiet eyes were signalling love.
39 What is the main theme in the poem?Exploration of human feelings in a relationship / Betrayal of love / Deception
40 Why do you think the poet uses the words, ‘be sure that nice really means nice in her advice’? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.It means that when you befriend someone, the person must be trustful, sincere, kind and pleasant so that the relationship is based on true love and not on physical attraction.
41 What are the man’s eyes compared to?Two pools
42 Write two words that are related to feelings of happiness.niceparadise
43 How do you think the man managed to charm the girl into accepting him? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.Using his sincere looking eyes which disguised his insincerity to make her think that he truly loves her.
44 In stanza 1, what did the persona think the man’s ‘quiet eyes’ were conveying to her?He was longing for love and companionship.
45 What truth did the persona finally learn about the man’s ‘ quiet eyes’?His quiet eyes were actually filled with deceit as she was left heart-broken.
46 Which line in stanza 3 suggests that we will not lose out or get hurt if we are cautious?“Then you’ll never be losing at dice.”
47 What do you think happened to the persona when she allowed herself to be compromised?She was cheated and hurt.
48 What advice would you give a friend who had met a stranger?I would advise her / him to be very careful make sure that the person is thoroughly sincere and innocent.
49 Why does the girl believe the man cares for her?He shows her that he is in love with her through his “sincere-looking” quiet eyes.
50 Write two words related to happiness?niceparadise
51 What do you think the man said to convince the girl to accept him? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.He must have said that he truly love her because she believed in him and had willing given up her principles to show her love to him.
52 What does the poet mean by the following lines?i. He had such quiet eyes?
His eyes were sincere-looking and were sign of love.
ii. She’d free from ‘the hows and whys’
She would not be asking herself why she had been cheated / betrayed / hurt.
53 What is the poet’s tone of voice when she criticises the man for using trickery to charm the woman?The tone was serious but at the same time understanding and sympathetic towards the girl.
54 Do you think this kind of human relationship is difficult to handle? Give a reason for your answer.No, if the person involved, is not easily influenced by sweet nothings and is more careful when going into a relationship.
55 What does the title of the poem suggest about the poet’s feelings concerning the pair of eyes?The man concerned has insincere and deceit eyes.
56 Give two reasons why the persona thinks the eyes are so irresistible?i. He was using the eyes to breath desolate / sad / unhappy signsii. Imploring / pleading / begging her to be nice.
57 Do you think the woman charmed by the man has been foolish? Give a reason for your answer.Yes, because she too naïve to realise that the man was a cheater and finally she was ditched / betrayed / hurt.
58 What does the expression quiet eyes suggest the nature of the man?He was not a trustworthy / sincere / loving person.
59 Give two reasons those quiet eyes made the woman give in to his woes.He was using the eyes to breath desolate / sad / unhappy signsImploring / pleading / begging her to be nice.
60 If you met a man and fell in love with him, would you believe him by looking at the expression in his eyes? Why?No, not really, as eyes can be deceiving and do not reveal the true identity or character of a person.
61 What does the first stanza imply?The girl is unaware that the man she is in relationship with only wants pleasure from her and he plays with her feelings using his “sincere’ looking eyes.
62 Give a word from the poem which means giving up something to reach an agreement.Compromise
63 Explain what the expression “hows and whys” means?It is an idiom that refers to confusion where the person is asking herself why and how she allowed herself to be betrayed..
64 What lesson can you learn from the last stanza?When starting a relationship, one has to be extra careful in recognising the partner’s true intention, differentiate between sincerity and falsehood and may only meet the right person after losing their hearts a few times .
The Curse by Lee Su Ann- SPM sample questions and answers 2
Practice 1
Based on one novel above, discuss one of the themes in the story. Provide evidence from the
text to support your answer
The novel that I choose is The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The story is about the mysterious death of
Azreen’s adopted sister, Madhuri, and how Azreen goes through everything to find out the
truth behind the death. The theme that I would like to discuss here is gender stereotyping .
In the novel, gender stereotyping is presented through how females should behave. This can
be seen especially through Azreen. For example, Azreen’s school friends start to give
suspicious eyes towards her when she behaves unlady-like or tomboyish. She plays hockey
with the boys and even “laughs like a bunch of hyenas” with them. To them, as a woman,
Azreen is not expected to be tomboyish and hangs too closely with boys.
In conclusion, Azreen’s unlady-like behaviors have created sense of discomfort among the
people around her. This is an example of how gender stereotyping is presented in the novel.
Practice 2
Write about a character that you find most interesting. Support your answer with
evidence from the novel.
The novel that I choose is The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The story is about the mysterious death of
Azreen’s adopted sister, Madhuri, and how Azreen goes through everything to find out the
truth behind the death. The character that I find most interesting in the novel is the old lady.
The old lady is an educated woman as she has knowledge of herbal medicine to treat
illnesses. Her house is always neat and situated by the hillside. She is a caring and concerned
woman as she takes Azreen in and gives her food and shelter whenever she has fights and
problems. She is also a resourceful person and she is a good cook. Her recipes and secret
ingredients are very much sought after.
In conclusion, the old lady is the most interesting character in the novel. She is an educated
woman, neat person, kind-hearted and a good cook too.
Practice 3
Write about a character that you dislike in the novel. Support your answer with evidence
from the novel
The novel that I choose is The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The story is about the mysterious death of
Azreen’s adopted sister, Madhuri, and how Azreen goes through everything to find out the
truth behind the death. The character that I dislike in the novel is Puan Normala.
I dislike Puan Normala because she is a rumour monger. She is the one that spread the rumour
about Madhuri and how she died. Puan Normala is also superstitious. She blames the old lady’s
visit to Ashraf’s house as the reason for the continuous rain. Furthermore, she is also a mean
and malicious person. For example, she provokes Mohd Ashraf to confront the old lady by
accusing the old lady as the reason why Ashraf’s grandmother’s health is getting worse.
Because of that, Ashraf burns down the old lady’s house in anger, and causes the old lady to
die in the fire.
As conclusion, the character that I dislike most in the novel is Puan Normala because she is a
rumour monger, mean and malicious and also a superstitious woman.
Practice 4
Write about a moral value you have learnt in the story. Support your answer with
evidence from the novel
The novel that I choose is The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The story is about the mysterious death of
Azreen’s adopted sister, Madhuri, and how Azreen goes through everything to find out the
truth behind the death. A moral value that I have leant in the story is bravery.
This value is shown by Azreen. First, even as a young girl she takes challenges and tries to
prove to her friends that the Old Lady is not an evil witch. When she is yelled at for entering
the Old Lady’s house and destroying her vegetable garden, Azreen bravely defends herself. In
fact, she returns the next day and repairs the trampled garden. Her action wins the Old Lady’s
heart.
The second evidence is when Azreen bravely takes the blame for Mohd Asraf in the bull
incident. She demonstrates courage. The same bull later injures her mother’s leg causing her
to paralyze. She was blamed and scolded by her father as well as the villagers. She bravely
endures that and never tells anyone of what really happened.
The third event that displays her bravery is when she tries to tackle the angry people who are
about to attack the the Old Lady. When the Old Lady’s house is in fire, Azreen tries to rescue
the Old Lady but at the end she has to be rescued by her father. When the Old Lady dies in the
tragic fire, she confronts Mohd Asraf like a wildcat.
Finally, towards the end of the story, she finds out the secret that her father has been keeping.
She confronts her father about Madhuri’s murder until he is forced to confess about the truth.
As conclusion, bravery is the moral value that I have learnt through Azreen. For me, Azreen is
very brave to confront people whom she knows have done wrong to others. At the same time
she is very brave when defending herself and the people she loves.
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