Worksheet on Beloved: Slavery Trauma and Technology
English
GCSE
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A worksheet exploring themes of slavery trauma in Beloved, with a focus on modern technological contexts. It combines analytical and creative tasks for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on Beloved: Slavery Trauma and Technology
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Scene Summary and Context
In Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the trauma of slavery is depicted through powerful imagery and symbolism. The narrative often employs modern metaphors, such as technology, to explore themes of memory, pain, and the lingering effects of trauma. The story revolves around Sethe, a woman haunted by her past and the ghost of her deceased child, symbolising unresolved grief. The novel uses scenes where the characters interact with references to past and present technology, like photographs or records, to illustrate how trauma persists through different eras. For example, a quote like 'she saw a screen flicker, recalling the memories that refused to fade' exemplifies this blending of the past with the digital age. Morrison’s portrayal challenges us to consider how modern tools might serve as metaphors for the ways trauma can be stored, revisited, and perhaps even manipulated. This framing invites reflection on the use of technology not only as a storytelling device but also as a lens to understand historical suffering and its echoes today.
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Identify and explain one modern metaphor used in the scene summary related to technology.
[2 marks]2.
Why does Morrison use references to modern technology in her depiction of trauma? Provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]B
Analytical Questions
Answer the following questions analysing literary devices and themes in the context of modern technology.
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Analyse how Morrison employs symbolism to connect slavery trauma with modern technological metaphors.
[8 marks]2.
Identify a specific literary device Morrison uses in the scene summary and explain its effect in conveying trauma.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Write a short story or scene that explores the theme of trauma through modern technology. Use at least two literary devices discussed earlier.
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Create a narrative scene where technology acts as a symbol of trauma. Include a brief description of the setting, the character’s feelings, and the use of literary devices.
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Checklist: When completing your story, ensure you include at least two of the following: metaphor, imagery, symbolism, or dialogue that reflects trauma.
[2 marks]D
Discussion Question
Reflect on how the use of modern metaphors influences your understanding of historical trauma in literature.
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In what ways do modern metaphors such as technology help to make the trauma in Beloved more relatable to contemporary readers?
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