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QUESTION 3(c)
GS4
10 marks

“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” – Erik Erikson. What does this quotation mean to you?

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7 min
150 words

What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” – Erik Erikson. What does this quotation mean to you?” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Interdependency (Erikson).

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence≈35 words
  2. 2We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” – Erik Erikson≈35 words
  3. 3What does this quotation mean to you?≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Interpret the concept/quotationExplain the ethical reasoningUse contrasting examplesConnect to public-service conductBalanced conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Interdependency (Erikson) without directly resolving: ““Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.” – Erik Erikson.”

Value addition

  • Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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