A LEVEL FRENCH
Christophe Barratier: Les Choristes
Expliquez l’importance de M. Rachin dans Les Choristes. Discutez et justifiez votre réponse.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
that Rachin the Head of a school for difficult boys
that his rules are very strict. “Action – réaction” is his way of ensuring strong discipline but is
often unfair
how he opposes Mathieu’s choir at first but comes to accept it
that he is a vain and selfish man and how this leads to his downfall. The above points are
suggestions only and are not exhaustive. Look for and reward all relevant points argued by the
candidate.
Comment la musique change-t-elle l’attitude des garçons à Fond de l’Étang ? Donnez et justifiez
vos raisons.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
how Clement Mathieu’s calmer and fairer approach to correcting the boys’ bad behaviour by
introducing them to music
how through music the boys flourish under Mathieu’s guidance. The discipline improves at
Fond de l’Étang for the most part
how Pierre Morhange benefits greatly from music
that the success of the choir unites the boys and gives them a sense of purpose. The above
points are suggestions only and are not exhaustive. Look for and reward all relevant points
argued by the candidate
Expliquez comment Clément Mathieu change la vie de Pépinot dans Les Choristes. Discutez et
justifiez votre réponse.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
• the circumstances of their first encounter
• Mathieu’s support and help for Pépinot
• the importance of the opening scenes (pre-flashback)
• their relationship at the end of the film.
Christophe Barratier: Les Choristes
Expliquez l’importance de M. Rachin dans Les Choristes. Discutez et justifiez votre réponse.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
that Rachin the Head of a school for difficult boys
that his rules are very strict. “Action – réaction” is his way of ensuring strong discipline but is
often unfair
how he opposes Mathieu’s choir at first but comes to accept it
that he is a vain and selfish man and how this leads to his downfall. The above points are
suggestions only and are not exhaustive. Look for and reward all relevant points argued by the
candidate.
Comment la musique change-t-elle l’attitude des garçons à Fond de l’Étang ? Donnez et justifiez
vos raisons.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
how Clement Mathieu’s calmer and fairer approach to correcting the boys’ bad behaviour by
introducing them to music
how through music the boys flourish under Mathieu’s guidance. The discipline improves at
Fond de l’Étang for the most part
how Pierre Morhange benefits greatly from music
that the success of the choir unites the boys and gives them a sense of purpose. The above
points are suggestions only and are not exhaustive. Look for and reward all relevant points
argued by the candidate
Expliquez comment Clément Mathieu change la vie de Pépinot dans Les Choristes. Discutez et
justifiez votre réponse.
In response to the essay question the candidate may discuss:
• the circumstances of their first encounter
• Mathieu’s support and help for Pépinot
• the importance of the opening scenes (pre-flashback)
• their relationship at the end of the film.
