SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE
THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO – HORACE WALPOLE
Comment on the issue of male dominance in the novel.
Explanation
The following points are expected from the candidates:
i. Male characters’ control of the political life of the novel.
ii. Male dominance over women’s choice of partners.
iii. Presentation of women as inferior to men.
iv. Denial of women’s right to inheritance (culturally).
v. Male dominance of religious code.