Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue to 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 one further key moment in 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.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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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.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.

3/5

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

Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Lyons Both Neither

4/5

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

5/5

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Lesson 4 Quiz - Mrs. Johnstone & Mrs. Lyons (2)

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

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Q1.Which is the best definition of the term status quo?

The existing state of things. A changing state of things. The previous state of things.

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Q2.The term class segregation refers to...

The separation of the classes within society. The closeness between the classes within society. The ability of individuals to move between the classes in society.

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Q3.Which of the mothers seeks to preserve the status quo in terms of the class system?

Mrs. Lyons Mrs. Johnstone Neither Both

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Q4.Which of the mothers displays a challenge to the class system?

Mrs. Lyons Mrs. Johnstone Neither Both

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Q5.What message about the class system does Russell communicate through the characters of Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Lyons?

Russell advocates for a change in the class system. Russell advocates for the preservation of the status quo. Russell does not use these characters to comment on the class system.

5/5

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Lesson 4 Quiz - Mrs. Johnstone & Mrs. Lyons (2)

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.Which is the best definition of the term status quo?

The existing state of things. A changing state of things. The previous state of things.

1/5

Q2.The term class segregation refers to...

The separation of the classes within society. The closeness between the classes within society. The ability of individuals to move between the classes in society.

2/5

Q3.Which of the mothers seeks to preserve the status quo in terms of the class system?

Mrs. Lyons Mrs. Johnstone Neither Both

3/5

Q4.Which of the mothers displays a challenge to the class system?

Mrs. Lyons Mrs. Johnstone Neither Both

4/5

Q5.What message about the class system does Russell communicate through the characters of Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Lyons?

Russell advocates for a change in the class system. Russell advocates for the preservation of the status quo. Russell does not use these characters to comment on the class system.

5/5

Lesson summary: Mrs Johnstone & Mrs Lyons (Part 2)

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