Examinez l’influence que Raymond exerce dans la vie de sa fille, Cécile. (specimen)

Question 1

l’effet de ses attitudes envers les femmes

Answer 1

• The role-model Raymond provides is less than positive.
• Raymond is a widower and a womaniser.
• Current girlfriend is Elsa – beautiful, almost half his age, seems to have drifted into this relationship with Elsa.
• Gradually becomes aware of his feelings towards Anne.
• Invitation to Anne to join him on holiday is destabilising for Cécile.

Question 2

son comportement et ses attitudes envers Cécile

Answer 2

• Sees himself as a friend to his daughter rather than a parent. • Is irresponsible in the example he sets.
• Little concern for her progress in studies.
• No discipline or structure in Cécile’s life.

Question 3

comment son influence se reflète dans les attitudes de Cécile

Answer 3

• Father’s attitudes influence Cécile in her relationships with Elsa, with Anne, with Cyril. •Cécile’s attitude to life, especially her studies, is carefree.
• Shows little respect for Anne and resents her attempts to discipline her.

Question 4

comment Anne réagit contre cette influence

Answer 4

• Sees herself as the parent-figure Cécile needs for discipline.
• Challenges Cécile’s ‘live for the moment’ attitude.
• Sets her a study programme so that she will succeed in her studies.
• Challenges Cécile’s attitudes towards sex and relationship with Cyril.