Question (i) Para taken from Charmaine / 1H

Focus on PEEL structure and clarity of explanation

Point - I feel sympathy for Emily because she is at a loss as all her hopes pinned on Richard have been dashed.
Evidence - This is shown in I have lost my big strong son. Elaboration - It proves that Emily has pinned all her hopes on Richard, who in turn, committed suicide and thus, causing her to feel at a loss. It also shows that Emily loves her son and has held on to him so dearly such that when Richard committed suicide and passed on, she was at a state of loss. Link - Therefore, I feel sympathy for Emily because she is at a loss for Richard has passed on, dashing all her hopes.

Question (i) Para taken from Charmaine / 1H

Point - Next, I feel sympathy for Emily because her good intentions for Richard has been misinterpreted due to her actions and words.
Evidence - It is shown in you understand that my plan for you is the best. Elaboration - It proves that Emilys intentions are good, and she has always wanted the best for Richard. However, the things she does and the words she uses, made Richard feel inadequate as a son and suffocated by her expectations and plans. This proves that Emilys good intentions are real but her actions and words portray a different meaning, which to Richard is controlling and suffocating.

Focus on PEEL structure and clarity of explanation

Link - Therefore, I feel sympathy for Emily as her good intentions have been misinterpreted.

Question (ii) Para taken from Sherlyn / 1H Focus on using the right expression
Lastly, the relationship between Emily and Richard is bad due to Emily not wanting to agree that she did something wrong for tying down Richard. This is shown by Richard, I have been a good mother to you [] why did you both hate me then? I didnt do anything wrong. This implies that Emily is not reflective of her own actions of being a controlling and domineering mother, and continues to insist on doing nothing wrong to Richard. This leads to the eventual dysfunctional relationship between Emily and Richard. The death of Richard can be a testimony for the dysfunctional relationship between Emily and Richard. *See how she identifies the cause-and-effect

Focus for Common Test - EMILY

Part (i) your feelings / thoughts about Emily based on given passage. Part (ii) question revolves around the theme of power and isolation. [*cause-and-effect]

Part (i) your feelings / thoughts about Emily based on given passage.
What are some possible adjectives / words to describe Emily? Your opinions?

Part (ii) question revolves around the theme of power and isolation. [*cause-and-effect]
What is/are Emilys belief(s) about family and her role as a daughter-in-law and mother? Has she been successful? Yes/No. Why? Look for evidence from the play.