Worksheet on Never Let Me Go - Ethics in Social Context
English
GCSE
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on themes of ethics and social issues in Never Let Me Go, designed for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on Never Let Me Go - Ethics in Social Context
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Scene Summary and Context
In the novel 'Never Let Me Go', Kathy H., Ruth, and Tommy are students at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic boarding school. However, beneath its calm exterior, the school conceals a disturbing truth: the students are clones raised solely for organ donation. This raises profound ethical questions about identity, autonomy, and the value of human life. The story explores how these clones grapple with their limited futures, societal acceptance, and the moral implications of their existence. The phrase 'special purpose' recurs throughout the narrative, highlighting the utilitarian view of their lives. The novel prompts readers to consider the social issues surrounding biomedical ethics, the rights of individuals versus societal needs, and the dehumanisation inherent in viewing certain lives as utilitarian commodities. The characters' emotional struggles and moral dilemmas serve as a mirror for real-world debates about technology and ethics, challenging the reader to reflect on what it means to be truly human. As the story unfolds, themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning are intertwined with the broader social issue of exploitation and moral responsibility.
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Questions on Ethical Themes and Literary Techniques
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context guide provided above.
1.
What is the significance of the phrase 'special purpose' in understanding the societal view of the clones?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to emphasise the moral conflict faced by the characters.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the characterisation of Kathy reflects the novel’s exploration of identity and moral agency.
[4 marks]4.
Discuss the social issue of dehumanisation as presented in the novel, providing specific examples from the summary.
[4 marks]5.
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'the story prompts readers to consider', and what effect does it have?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Rhetorical question
Cc) Imperative
Dd) Foreshadowing
6.
Identify one ethical dilemma faced by the characters based on the context provided.
[2 marks]7.
How does the novel challenge the reader to think about what it means to be human?
[4 marks]8.
Describe how the theme of love is used to humanise the characters within the social issue framework.
[4 marks]9.
Create a brief outline for a speech addressing the moral responsibilities of society towards cloned individuals, using ideas from the novel.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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