Examinez les aspects du comportement de Cécile qui causent des disputes entre elle et Anne (specimen)

Question 1

le rapport entre Cyril et Cécile

Answer 1

• Contrast relationship before and after Anne’s arrival.
• Before: Cécile and Cyril hanging around together at the beach.
• Anne confronts Cécile and warns of unwanted pregnancy. •Anne seemingly interfering in Cécile’s life and decisions.

Question 2

l’attitude de Cécile envers ses études

Answer 2

• Again, a before and after perspective.
• Cécile has failed her exams but nobody seems too concerned (especially not Raymond).
• Anne confronts Cécile about not doing any work or revision.
• Importance of studying and succeeding in order to succeed in life.
• Anne’s attitude goes against the holiday mood.

Question 3

comment Cécile veut profiter de ses vacances

Answer 3

• Holiday mood has clearly been established before Anne’s arrival.
• Cécile, her father and Elsa enjoying being on holiday.
• Cécile’s decisions and life-style challenged again by Anne.

Question 4

ce que Cécile pense de la présence d’Anne.

Answer 4

• Cécile’s attitude to Anne’s presence
• Resents her presence but admires her intelligence and how cultured she is.
• Resents the influence Anne thinks she has/should have over Cécile.
• Resents her relationship with Raymond.
• Students might speculate about Cécile’s jealousy of Anne.