Friday, April 9, 2010

Emmett Louis Till Essay

Use your notes taken on the film to complete one assignment due on Monday, typed or handwritten:
  1. Write a full summary of the details of Till's murder and trial then include a personal response to what you have learned from watching the documentary.
  2. Research the Emmett Till case and find out what has the Supreme Court decided most recently. Write an informative essay telling us about it.
  3. The case exposes the violence of racism as well as the sexual fears that exist between races. Referring to the Emmett Till case and the recent media 'lynching' of Tiger Woods answer the following: Has America's attitude towards race and sex changed in the 55 years since Till's murder?
  4. Many people discuss how such a case has a negative effect on black Americans but what effect do you think it has on white Ame
  5. ricans? What do you think can and should be done to bring about a sense of reconciliation, if possible?
  6. The belief system in white supremacy influences the actions of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant. Do you think that this belief system is a form of mental dis-ease? Explain why or why not?

All assignment must be a minimum of 4 paragraphs. Treat this assignment with respect!

Use the following links to help you:

http://www.emmetttillmurder.com/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/

http://www.emmetttillstory.com/

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