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Question 18 • Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard. GUIL Are you happy? ROS What? GUIL Content? At ease? ROS I suppose so. GUIL What are you going to do now? ROS I don’t know. What do you want to do? GUIL I have no desires. None. . . . ROS I’m sorry I—What’s the matter with you? GUIL The scientific approach to the examination of phenomena is a defence against the pure emotion of fear. Keep tight hold and continue while there’s still time. What is the effect of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern having conflicting perspectives about their situation?

Answer
A
They show that Rosencrantz is more emotional than Guildenstern.
B
They show that Rosencrantz is more relaxed than Guildenstern.
C
They show that Rosencrantz is less scientific than Guildenstern.
D
They show that Rosencrantz is less aware than Guildenstern.

Explanation

Rosencrantz responds casually and uncertainly, saying “I suppose so” and “I don’t know,” while Guildenstern speaks of fear and urges them to “keep tight hold” as time runs out. Guildenstern seems more aware of the danger and pressure of their situation, while Rosencrantz appears less aware of it. This supports choice D, that Rosencrantz is less aware than Guildenstern.

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