Seeing Beyond The Surface

Worksheet Description

Step into the world of “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee with this American literature worksheet, where you’ll explore the theme of understanding someone else’s point of view. As you read the novel, your task is to identify at least three passages that directly or indirectly address the importance of empathy and perspective-taking.

Additionally, you’ll ponder why Lee chose to narrate the story through the perspective of Scout Finch. How does Scout’s viewpoint shape the reader’s understanding of the narrative and its themes?

This worksheet encourages critical thinking, close reading, and a deeper exploration of the novel’s central theme of empathy, making it an engaging exercise for students studying this classic work of American literature.