Worksheet on Beloved - Ghost Story Focus
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet covering Beloved with an emphasis on ghost story elements for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Beloved - Ghost Story Focus
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Scene Summary and Context
In the novel Beloved, the story unfolds in the aftermath of slavery, where Sethe and her family reside in a house haunted by the spirit of Sethe's deceased daughter. The narrative emphasizes the haunting presence that symbolizes unresolved trauma and guilt. The house is depicted as a place filled with memories and spectral manifestations that embody past horrors. The ghost first manifests as a mysterious, unsettling presence, gradually revealing itself as a tormented soul seeking closure. The setting moves between the physical space of 124 Bluestone Road and the supernatural space of the spirit's world. The story explores how the spectral presence impacts the lives of the characters, casting a pall of fear, grief, and longing. Through this ghostly presence, Morrison explores themes of history, memory, and the inescapable nature of the past.
1.
What mood is created by the house's description in the summary?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used to depict the ghost in the summary.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how setting contributes to the ghost story theme in the summary.
[4 marks]B
Literary Techniques Analysis
Analyze the excerpt provided below from Beloved. Identify specific literary devices Morrison uses to evoke the supernatural tone.
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What literary device is demonstrated by ‘shadows lingered longer than they should’?
[2 marks]2.
Describe how Morrison’s use of imagery in this excerpt enhances the ghostly atmosphere.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Create a short ghost story inspired by the themes in Beloved. Ensure your story includes the following elements:
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Checklist for your ghost story:
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Write the opening paragraph of your ghost story.
[3 marks]D
Discussion Question
Reflect on the impact of the ghost's presence on the characters' behavior and emotions.
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In a short paragraph, explain the symbolic significance of the ghost in relation to the characters’ past.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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