Worksheet: Beloved - Memory
English
Year 9
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~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the themes of memory in Beloved for Year 9 students, encouraging analysis and annotation of selected passages.
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Worksheet: Beloved - Memory
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Scene Summary and Context
In Toni Morrison's novel Beloved, the theme of memory is central to understanding the characters’ past experiences and their ongoing struggles with trauma. The story revolves around Sethe, a former slave, who is haunted by her memories of slavery and the loss of her family. The narrative oscillates between past and present, illustrating how memories shape identity and influence current perceptions. Morrison employs various stylistic techniques to depict memory, such as fragmented narration and symbolic motifs like Beloved’s mysterious presence, which embodies the characters’ buried trauma. A key quote often discussed is: 'She is their truth, their pain, their memory made flesh.' This passage invites analysis of how memory manifests as a living, tangible force. The novel explores ideas of repressed history, collective memory, and how confronting the past is essential for healing. Through this, Morrison highlights the enduring power of memory and its role in shaping personal and cultural identity.
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Answer the following questions based on the above summary and your understanding of Beloved's themes of memory.
1.
Briefly explain how Morrison depicts memory in the novel.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one stylistic technique Morrison uses to represent memory and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
What does the quotation ‘She is their truth, their pain, their memory made flesh’ suggest about Beloved's role in the story?
[3 marks]4.
Describe how the novel explores the idea of confronting or repressing memories.
5.
Choose a specific quote from the novel that illustrates how memory affects a character, and explain its significance.
[4 marks]6.
Analyse how Morrison’s use of symbolism reinforces the theme of memory.
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Identify and explain the literary device used in the phrase: ‘her memories like shards of glass’.
[2 marks]8.
Creative Writing Task: Imagine you are a character in Beloved reflecting on a painful memory. Write a monologue (about 20 lines) expressing your feelings and thoughts about that memory.
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What is the purpose of Morrison’s use of non-linear narrative in the context of memory?
[3 marks]10.
Reflect on how the theme of memory in Beloved might relate to your own understanding of history and personal experience. Write a brief paragraph.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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