Worksheet: Reimagining The Crucible Through Fairy Tales
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on Theocracy in The Crucible, reimagined through fairy tale themes, incorporating creative writing tasks and analysis for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet: Reimagining The Crucible Through Fairy Tales
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In a distant kingdom where magic and morality intertwine, the reigning monarch enforces strict laws based on divine right and supernatural decree. The villagers live under the constant watch of the court, where the line between good and evil is sharply drawn. Rumours of dissent threaten the fragile societal order, and accusations are swiftly made against those who challenge the established beliefs. The fairy tale reimagining explores how power is exercised through fear, superstition, and religious dogma, echoing the themes of The Crucible's exploration of theocratic authority. The phrase 'divine decree' exemplifies the divine authority that dominates the narrative, shaping characters' actions and the community’s response. This setting provides a rich backdrop to examine how theocratic regimes maintain control and suppress dissent through fear and superstition.
1.
In your own words, explain how the concept of 'divine decree' influences the villagers' behaviour in the reimagined fairy tale setting.
[2 marks]2.
Identify and analyse the use of a metaphor in the phrase 'the line between good and evil is sharply drawn'.
[3 marks]3.
What role does fear play in maintaining the authority of the monarch in this fairy tale? Provide a short explanation.
[2 marks]4.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the primary tool used by the authorities to maintain power in the fairy tale setting?
[1 mark]Aa) Education
Bb) Fear and superstition
Cc) Fair trials
Dd) Economic incentives
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Describe how religious dogma functions as a tool of control in the reimagined fairy tale.
[3 marks]6.
Identify a literary device used in the phrase 'dissent threaten the fragile societal order' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]7.
Analyse how the theme of authority is conveyed through language in the context provided.
[8 marks]8.
Creative Writing Prompt: Rewrite a classic fairy tale scene, incorporating themes of theocratic control as described in the summary. Use at least three literary techniques discussed in class.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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