Narrative Writing
Essays Written by A* students
Story - A Broken Light Plays an Important Part
Write a story in which a broken light plays an important part.
October/November 2022-Cambridge International AS Level-8021/12-ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER

Narrative: The broken light's significance

The role of the broken light in the story
Brainstorming Ideas.

Symbolism and transformation due to the light
Essay
The light flickered, casting an eerie glow over the room. Emma sat alone in the dark, her heart pounding with fear. She knew that she had to get out of there, but the broken light made it impossible to see her way.
She had been exploring an abandoned building, a place that had been abandoned for years, and she had found herself trapped in the basement. She had been entranced by the building's history and architecture, but now she regretted her curiosity.
The light flickered again, and Emma felt her fear grow. She knew that she had to keep moving, but the darkness was suffocating. She reached out her hand, trying to find something, anything, to guide her way.
Suddenly, her hand touched something cold and metallic. She felt a sense of relief wash over her as she realized it was a door handle. She turned it and pushed the door open, letting in a beam of light from the outside.
She emerged from the building, gasping for air. The sun was setting, and the sky was a beautiful orange and pink. Emma felt a sense of gratitude for the broken light that had led her to safety.
As she walked away from the building, she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the power of the broken light. It had been a beacon of hope in the darkness, guiding her out of the abyss. She realized that sometimes, the things that seem broken or insignificant can lead us to the greatest discoveries and moments of our life. The broken light had saved her, and she knew that it would always hold a special place in her heart.