Worksheet on Never Let Me Go - Ethics

English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring ethical themes in Never Let Me Go through exam-style questions suitable for Grade 7 students.

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Worksheet on Never Let Me Go - Ethics

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Scene Summary and Context

In the novel Never Let Me Go, the story unfolds in a dystopian setting where clones are created for the purpose of organ donation. The narrative centers on Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth, students at Hailsham, a mysterious boarding school. The story explores complex ethical questions about the value of life, consent, and what it means to be human. The characters grapple with their limited agency and the societal acceptance of their fate, raising questions about morality and human rights. A key scene depicts the students discovering the true purpose of their existence, challenges that force them to confront moral dilemmas about their worth and the treatment they receive. Phrases like 'copies with souls' and 'the choices they make' highlight ongoing debates about identity and morality in a society that views clones as less than human. This passage prompts reflection on the ethical implications of scientific advancements and societal values.
1.
What is the main ethical dilemma presented in the scene summary of Never Let Me Go?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify a phrase from the summary that highlights the moral conflict faced by the characters.
[2 marks]
3.
Which literary technique is used in the phrase 'copies with souls'?
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
4.
Explain in one or two sentences why the discovery scene is important for understanding the novel's ethical themes.
[3 marks]
5.
Discuss how societal acceptance of the clones' fate reflects broader ethical issues in science and technology.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify and describe one literary device used in the phrase 'the choices they make' as it pertains to moral agency.
[2 marks]
7.
Create a brief speech (25 lines) from the perspective of a character questioning the morality of the society they live in. Include at least two rhetorical questions.
[5 marks]
8.
Reflect on how the ethical themes in Never Let Me Go relate to contemporary scientific advancements. Write your thoughts in 1-2 sentences.
[2 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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