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?