Worksheet on Romantic Love: 'I Think of Thee' in a Dystopian Future
English
GCSE
9 questions
~18 mins
1 views0 downloads
About This Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the theme of romantic love within a dystopian context, focusing on 'I Think of Thee'. It includes a scene summary, contextual guide, and a series of questions designed to develop analytical and creative writing skills.
Topics covered:
Worksheet Preview
Full preview • 9 questions
Worksheet on Romantic Love: 'I Think of Thee' in a Dystopian Future
Subject: EnglishGrade: GCSE
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz
Untitled Worksheet
Grade GCSE
A
Introduction and Context
Scene Summary: In a bleak, dystopian future where humanity is confined within sterile, oppressive environments, the poem 'I Think of Thee' is imagined as a clandestine expression of love that persists despite societal decay. The speaker reflects on a cherished person, using vivid imagery to evoke memories and longing. The phrase 'silent stars' is used to contrast the oppressive darkness of their world with distant hopes and memories of love.
Context Guide: In this dystopian setting, personal emotions like love become acts of rebellion. The poem's tone is bittersweet, capturing both the pain of separation and the resilient hope of connection. The imagery suggests a universe where natural beauty is suppressed, yet the human capacity for love persists as a defiant force. This context invites students to consider how love endures in challenging circumstances, and how poetic devices might be employed to express complex emotions in such environments.
1.
What mood is created through the imagery of 'silent stars' in the context of a dystopian future?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one poetic device used in the phrase 'silent stars' and explain its effect.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the theme of love is portrayed as a form of resistance in this context.
[4 marks]4.
What is the significance of the phrase 'cherished person' in this dystopian setting?
[2 marks]5.
Choose one poetic technique used in the scene summary and describe how it enhances the overall tone.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Alliteration
Cc) Caesura
Dd) Enjambment
6.
How does the imagery of 'natural beauty is suppressed' contribute to the poem's message?
[2 marks]7.
Reflect on how the theme of longing in the poem could be expressed differently in a more optimistic future setting.
[4 marks]8.
Describe how poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery could be used to reinforce the theme of love as a form of rebellion.
[4 marks]9.
Creative Task: Write a short poem (8-12 lines) set in a dystopian future, expressing how love endures in harsh conditions. Use at least two poetic devices discussed in class.
Unlock Full Worksheet & Answers
Get instant access to the complete worksheet, answer keys, and 1,899 others
Unlimited answer keys for all worksheets
Download clean, formatted PDFs
Customize and remix any worksheet
Cancel anytime • No commitment • Start today
Quick Actions
What is Remix?
Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.
- • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
- • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
- • Add more questions (10 → 15)
- • Adjust difficulty
Details
- Created
- 12/31/2025
- Updated
- 12/31/2025
- Type
- worksheet