To Kill a Mockingbird - Themes: Racial Justice
English
GCSE
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A worksheet analysing themes of racial justice in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, focusing on analysis and annotation skills for GCSE students.
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To Kill a Mockingbird - Themes: Racial Justice
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Scene Summary and Context
In Harper Lee's novel, set in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s, the town's social fabric is deeply divided along racial lines. The story focuses on Atticus Finch's defence of Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman. The narrative explores themes of racial prejudice, moral integrity, and the pursuit of justice. The courtroom scenes and community interactions reveal the ingrained racism of the town, contrasting the ideals of equality with the reality of racial bias. Harper Lee employs subtle tone shifts, evocative imagery, and pointed dialogue to critique societal injustices. For instance, the phrase 'the evil that men do' encapsulates the moral struggle faced by characters as they confront racial injustice. The novel invites reflection on the moral responsibilities of individuals within a prejudiced society.
1.
What is the primary setting of the novel, and how does it influence the themes of racial justice?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the summary that reflects the novel’s critique of societal injustice.
[1 mark]3.
How does Harper Lee use dialogue to challenge racial prejudices in the novel? Provide an example from the context.
[3 marks]4.
Describe the contrast between the ideals of equality and the reality of racial bias as depicted in the summary.
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Analyse how the tone shifts in the narrative reflect the characters' perspectives on justice.
6.
Identify a literary technique Harper Lee employs to critique racial injustice. Provide a specific example from the text.
[3 marks]7.
In your own words, explain why the phrase 'the evil that men do' is significant in understanding the novel's message.
[2 marks]8.
Reflect on how the societal setting influences characters' decisions regarding justice. Support your answer with examples.
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Select the correct option: Which of the following best describes Harper Lee’s critique of society in the novel?
Aa) The novel celebrates racial segregation.
Bb) The novel exposes and criticises racial prejudice and injustice.
Cc) The novel ignores societal issues of race.
Dd) The novel promotes racial stereotypes.
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- 12/31/2025
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