Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will revisit the characters of Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Lyons. We will explore the significance of these characters in conveying Russell's message about social class, linking this to three key moments within the text. This lesson references death as well as the use of a gun. If either of these issues are a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the below is the best definition of the word estrangement?

To grow closer to. To grow apart from. To form a new relationship.

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Q2.What causes Mickey's estrangement from Edward in the play?

Their age. Their social class. Their DNA.

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Q3.At which point in the play does the division between the boys become clear?

In the summer before Edward leaves for university. During their first meeting. Their meeting upon Edward returning from university.

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Q4.Which character is it implied is more to blame for their broken relationship?

Mickey Edward They are equally to blame.

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Q5.What is Russell's message about the relationships between social classes?

Poor class relations will result in tragic consequences for the working class. Poor class relations will result in tragic consequences for the middle class. Poor class relations will result in tragic consequences for all of society.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which of the below is the best definition of the word estrangement?

To grow closer to. To grow apart from. To form a new relationship.

1/5

Q2.What causes Mickey's estrangement from Edward in the play?

Their age. Their social class. Their DNA.

2/5

Q3.At which point in the play does the division between the boys become clear?

In the summer before Edward leaves for university. During their first meeting. Their meeting upon Edward returning from university.

3/5

Q4.Which character is it implied is more to blame for their broken relationship?

Mickey Edward They are equally to blame.

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Q5.What is Russell's message about the relationships between social classes?

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Lesson 3 Quiz - Mrs. Johnstone & Mrs. Lyons (1)

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts revisited during our lesson on these characters.

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Q1.By saying that the mothers are conduits for social class we are saying that...

They prevent their children from feeling its effects. They carry its effects onto their children. Neither themselves nor their children are affected by social class.

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Q2.How is one subject to conditioning?

It is innate and is influenced by a person's DNA. Through being influenced by their surroundings and environment Only parents can influence how a person is conditioned.

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Q3.Which of the statements below accurately states how the mothers view the class divide.

Both are motivated by a fear of their child interacting with a child from another class. Mrs. Johnstone is fearful of Mickey interacting with a boy from another class. Mrs. Lyons is fearful of Edward interacting with a boy from another class.

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Q4.Which of the mothers reveals information which pushes the boys further towards their tragic fate?

Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Lyons Both Neither

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Q5.What message does Russell seem to communicate through the mothers?

The older generation are successful in erasing class inequality. The older generation are partly at fault for perpetuating class inequality (making it continue). The younger generation are at fault for perpetuating class inequality (making it continue).

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Lesson 3 Quiz - Mrs. Johnstone & Mrs. Lyons (1)

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts revisited during our lesson on these characters.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.By saying that the mothers are conduits for social class we are saying that...

They prevent their children from feeling its effects. They carry its effects onto their children. Neither themselves nor their children are affected by social class.

1/5

Q2.How is one subject to conditioning?

It is innate and is influenced by a person's DNA. Through being influenced by their surroundings and environment Only parents can influence how a person is conditioned.

2/5

Q3.Which of the statements below accurately states how the mothers view the class divide.

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Q4.Which of the mothers reveals information which pushes the boys further towards their tragic fate?

Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Lyons Both Neither

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Q5.What message does Russell seem to communicate through the mothers?

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Lesson summary: Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons (Part 1)

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