SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE
HORACE WALPOLE: The Castle of Otranto
Comment on the evil that befalls Prince Manfred.
Explanation
Candidates are expected to mention the following points among others:
i. The identity of Prince Manfred.
ii. Manfred’s ambition to keep the throne in his family.
iii. The death of Conrad.
iv. Manfred’s decision to marry Isabella, and its consequences.
v. Manfred’s ill treatment of his wife, Hippolita, and its consequences on his fortunes.
- Manfred’s killing of Matilda, his daughter.
- Manfred losing the throne.