Worksheet on Great Expectations: Social Class and Technology
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on social class themes in Great Expectations, using modern technology as a context for analysis and creative writing exercises tailored for Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet on Great Expectations: Social Class and Technology
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations, social class significantly influences the characters' lives and their perceptions of success and wealth. The story explores how characters from different social backgrounds interact and how their aspirations are shaped by societal expectations. In a modern context, technology has become a new form of social status—people often judge success by the latest gadgets, social media presence, or access to digital resources. Imagine a scene where Pip, the protagonist, encounters a new social environment facilitated by a cutting-edge virtual reality platform that allows users to showcase their achievements and social standing. This scene highlights the contrast between traditional social class and contemporary digital hierarchies. Dickens describes Pip’s feelings of awe and insecurity when faced with the opulence of the elite, which can now be paralleled with a modern teenager feeling intimidated by others’ online displays of wealth and success. Short phrases like 'virtual empire' or 'digital divide' symbolize this shift from material wealth to digital influence. This context helps us understand how social class themes continue to evolve, integrating modern technology into our understanding of societal hierarchy and personal identity.
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Questions
Answer the questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of Great Expectations.
1.
In your own words, describe how modern technology can influence social class today.
[2 marks]2.
Identify a phrase from the passage that symbolizes the shift from material wealth to digital influence.
[2 marks]3.
How does Pip’s feeling of insecurity in Dickens’ novel relate to a modern teenager’s experience online?
[3 marks]4.
What is the main theme of the scene described in the context guide?
Aa) The importance of traditional social hierarchy
Bb) The influence of technology on social class
Cc) The decline of social status
Dd) The history of Victorian England
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List one way in which Dickens’ description of wealth can be compared to modern digital environments.
[2 marks]6.
Explain how Dickens’ portrayal of social class might change if the story were set in today’s technological world.
[4 marks]7.
Identify and explain a literary technique Dickens uses to depict social differences in the novel.
[3 marks]8.
Creative Prompt: Imagine a modern scene where a young person uses virtual reality to showcase their achievements. Write a short story (around 150 words) describing the scene and the feelings involved.
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