To Kill a Mockingbird - Themes: Racial Justice
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet covering To Kill a Mockingbird with a focus on racial justice themes, framed around nature and the environment, designed for Year 9 students.
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To Kill a Mockingbird - Themes: Racial Justice
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Scene Summary and Context
In Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the narrative unfolds in the racially segregated town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. The story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young girl whose father, Atticus Finch, is appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of assault. The novel uses the natural environment, particularly the landscape of Maycomb and its surroundings, as a metaphor for the social and racial divisions within the town. For instance, the infected cotton fields and the decaying trees symbolize decay and injustice, contrasting with the innocence of childhood and the hope for moral growth. Atticus's speeches and actions often reflect a respect for nature's fairness and justice, contrasting human prejudices. Harper Lee explores themes of racial injustice by framing them against the enduring backdrop of nature, suggesting that moral integrity, like the environment, must be nurtured and protected. This scene reflects the broader societal struggles and highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and defending moral truths in a divided community.
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Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Answer the following questions based on the passage and your understanding of the novel.
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How does the natural environment in the novel symbolise social and racial divisions?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique Harper Lee uses to connect nature with themes of justice.
[2 marks]3.
What is the significance of Atticus Finch’s emphasis on moral integrity in relation to the natural imagery?
[2 marks]4.
Analyse how the author uses setting to reflect societal values. Support your answer with examples from the passage.
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Describe the mood created by the imagery of 'decaying trees' and 'infected fields'.
[2 marks]6.
In your own words, explain how Harper Lee links environmental imagery with themes of empathy and justice.
[3 marks]7.
Multiple Choice: Which phrase best indicates the presence of a metaphor linking nature and morality in the passage?
Aa) 'infected cotton fields'
Bb) 'the town of Maycomb'
Cc) 'Scout Finch's narration'
Dd) 'the decaying trees'
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Creative Writing: Imagine you are a natural landscape in Maycomb that reflects the town’s social justice. Write a short paragraph describing your 'story' and how it relates to the novel's themes.
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Identify one literary device Harper Lee employs to emphasise the decay of moral values in society, based on the passage.
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- 12/31/2025
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