1. Emmett Till's murder was one of many causes for social unrest and the Civil Rights
Movement. Can you think of similar catalysts
for social movements happening at that time
or today? What do these
events have in
common? 2. Emmett Till was killed because of
the laws and beliefs that existed in the town
he was visiting. What are the effects of
prejudice? How does prejudice continue to
affect our world today?
3. Carolyn Bryant later admitted to lying
about her interaction with Emmett Till. Why
do people do bad things? What do you think
motivated Carolyn and her husband to act the
way that they did?