Worksheet: Beloved - Slavery Trauma Analysis
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet comprising exam-style questions focusing on the theme of slavery trauma within the novel Beloved. Designed to develop analytical skills through close reading and literary technique identification.
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Worksheet: Beloved - Slavery Trauma Analysis
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Scene Summary and Context
In Toni Morrison's novel Beloved, the aftermath of slavery is depicted through the haunting memories and psychological wounds of former slaves. The novel explores how trauma is carried within individuals and communities, often manifesting as ghostly presences or psychological scars. Set during the Reconstruction era, the story centres on Sethe, a woman who escaped slavery but remains haunted by her past. The narrative employs vivid imagery and symbolism, such as the recurring phrase 'rememory', to illustrate how past horrors are not easily forgotten. Morrison's language often employs stark, visceral descriptions that evoke the physical and emotional pain experienced by the characters. For example, the quote 'Sethe knew the grief at 124 was a raw wound' encapsulates the persistent suffering. The novel confronts the enduring psychological trauma inflicted by slavery, showing how it reshapes identity and relationships. This passage highlights the importance of memory in shaping individual and collective histories, illustrating that trauma is not only a personal experience but a communal one that persists through generations.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
1.
Identify one literary technique used in the passage to depict trauma.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the significance of the term 'rememory' as used in Morrison's novel.
[2 marks]3.
What does the phrase 'raw wound' suggest about Sethe's emotional state?
[2 marks]4.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Morrison's use of language in depicting trauma?
[1 mark]Aa) Formal and detached
Bb) Stark and visceral
Cc) Humorous and light-hearted
Dd) Poetic and romantic
5.
Describe how the recurring phrase 'rememory' contributes to the novel's exploration of trauma.
[4 marks]6.
Analyse the effect of vivid imagery in conveying the characters' psychological pain.
[4 marks]7.
Creative Writing: Write a short monologue from the perspective of a character haunted by their past as a slave. Use at least two literary techniques discussed earlier.
[6 marks]8.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Morrison's language in fostering empathy for the characters' trauma.
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- 12/31/2025
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