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Q:Based on one novel above write about the character that you admire. Provide reasons for
your answer.

Sample answer

The novel that I have learnt is Sing to the Dawn by Minfong

Ho .This novel is about a girl named Dawan, who must convince her
narrow-minded father to allow her to go to the city to study. The
character I admire in the novel is Dawan. This is because she is a
brave, determined and forgiving person.
First of all, Dawan is brave. This is because she is brave to stand
up for her right to get an education. This is vividly shown in the story
when she becomes the object of her fathers anger and frustration after
winning the scholarship. Her father thinks that studying is a waste of time
for girls. To her father, Dawan has robbed her brothers chance to study in
the city. So, she should give up the scholarship as the brother was second
in the test. However, refuses to give in to her fathers demand. She is
brave to stand up and tries to reason with him. In my opinion, it is a
brave thing to do because her father is a fierce man who does not like his
daughter to disobey him.
Moreover, she is also determined. This is because she is
determined to pursue her dream of going to the school in the city. This is
clearly shown in the story when she is willing to walk 3 km in the hot
sun with her mother to Nois house. She is determined to see Noi and find
out about the city life. She also hopes Noi can help her to persuade Father
to let her go. However, she does not give up when Noi refuses to help and
says that the city will bring Dawan more harm than good. I think she has
shown a good example of being determined. Her determination has
taught me that I should not allow a lack of support to stop me from
continuing my dream.
Apart from that, she is also forgiving. This is because she
forgives Kwai for hurting her. This is shown in the novel when Kwai
wants to slap Bao because Bao accuses him of being a bully like her
brother, Vichai. Dawan tries to stop Kwai from hitting Bao. Kwai pushes
her and she hurts her ankle when she falls onto the broken bird cage.
Although she is hurt, she does not stay angry with Kwai. She shows her
forgiveness by giving her umbrella to Kwai while she walks home in the
pouring rain with an injured ankle. In my opinion, Dawan is someone I
admire because she shows that it is important for sibling to forgive ones
mistakes.

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In conclusion, the character that I admire in the novel is Dawan.

This is because she is a brave, determined and forgiving person. I wish I
could have some of her good quality.

Paper 2 Section D Novel: Sing to the dawn (15 marks)

SBP

Terengganu
Kedah
Melaka

Negeri Sembilan
Kelantan

MRSM

Sarawak
Sabah

Perak

Pahang

Johor

Penang

Keyword

Which character in the novel do you sympathise with. Explain

why you sympathise with this character with close reference to
the text.
Choose an event that you find to be unforgettable. Explain why it
is unforgettable to you.
It is important to stand up for what is right. Discuss how this is
portrayed in the novel you have read.
We must have the courage to do the right thing. Based on the
novel that you have read, provide incidents from the novel that
support this statement.
People should be allowed to follow their dreams. Write about a
character who wants to realise his or her dream.
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With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the novel
you have studied?
Suggest one character in the novel that you have read who you
think has admirable qualities. Describe the character and give
reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.
Having a strong family relationship is essential in ones life.
How is this shown in the novel you have read?
Suggest one character in the novel that you have read that you
think is admirable. Briefly describe the character and give
reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.
From the novel that you have learnt, describe an event that
changes the life of a character and how the event affects his/her
life and the people around him/her. Support your answer with
close reference text.
If it doesnt challenge you, it doesnt change you.
Write about the challenges that change one of the characters in
the novel. Support your answer with the details from the novel.
A brave man is not he who doesnt feel afraid, but he who
conquers that fear.
With close reference to the text, describe how this is portrayed
by one of the characters and explain how this quality would
benefit you.
The main character is a strong-willed person. How is this shown
in the novel? Support your answer with close reference to the
text.
Similar words/ questions

Meaning

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Sympathise

Express sympathy, feel sympathy, feel

Stand up for what is

sorry for
Incident
Cannot forget, impossible to forget,
unusual, memorable, cannot be forgotten
truthful

right
Courage

Brave/courageous/show bravery/show

Realise

courage
Achieve/accomplish/reach/fulfil/hope to

admirable
Strong-willed

achieve
Admire/like/respect/regard/exemplary
Determined/resolute/strong-minded/self-

change
Gender bias

willed
Major changes/become different
gender inequality/discrimination

Event
Unforgettable