Loss & Distance: Walking Away - Dystopian Future
English
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet exploring the themes of loss and emotional distance within a dystopian future context, focusing on the poem 'Walking Away.' The worksheet includes a scene summary, context guide, and a variety of questions that prompt analysis and creative responses.
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Loss & Distance: Walking Away - Dystopian Future
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In a bleak, dystopian future where society is fractured and individuals feel increasingly disconnected from each other, the poem 'Walking Away' is set against a backdrop of emotional loss and physical separation. The speaker reflects on the gradual emotional distancing experienced when loved ones drift apart due to societal upheaval and personal sacrifices. The setting is a desolate landscape that symbolizes both physical and emotional distance, emphasizing themes of loss, transition, and the passage of time. The poem captures a moment of quiet introspection, suggesting that walking away from someone or something is a natural, often painful process that signifies both ending and beginning. Short phrases like 'distance grows' and 'fading footprints' evoke the slow erosion of connection, resonating with the broader context of societal collapse and individual alienation.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of the themes.
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What is the primary emotional tone conveyed in the scene summary?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two phrases from the summary that suggest emotional distance.
[2 marks]3.
Describe how the dystopian setting enhances the themes of loss and distance.
[4 marks]4.
What literary technique is suggested by the phrase 'fading footprints'? How does it contribute to the mood?
[3 marks]5.
In your own words, explain what walking away symbolizes in this dystopian context.
[3 marks]6.
How does the theme of loss relate to the idea of personal growth in the context of this poem?
[4 marks]7.
Choose a poetic device used in the poem 'Walking Away' (not provided here). Explain its effect on the reader.
[3 marks]8.
Describe how the poem's tone helps to communicate the broader message about societal change.
[4 marks]9.
Creative Task: Write a short poem (10 lines) that explores the theme of emotional distance in a dystopian future. Use imagery and metaphor to enhance your poem.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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