Morgan, Nikki, Sophia by Lacy Long-Goldberg https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia Lord of the Flies en-us 2019-05-07 13:14:36 UTC 2019-05-14 13:19:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f437.png https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357708089 One of the first things I noticed when reading was the differences between Ralph and Piggy. Ralph is very athletic, successful and easy going where Piggy has many problems with his asthma and has not been able to do many sports or activities like most kids. He also seems to be more stressed out and uptight about the situation on the island. The 2 characters also have very different family lives because Ralph comes from a successful family (his dad being in the Navy) where as Piggy does not have his parents and grew up with his auntie who would buy him candy. Their differences may symbolize something deeper later in the text.
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-07 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357708089 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357711866 One symbol that is already evident in the text is Piggy's glasses. Piggy is constantly cleaning his glasses while he stresses about the situation that the boys are in. I think this may symbolize trying to get a clearer view of the picture to make the most rational decisions to keep them safe. He seems like a very uptight character and this may be due to his deep thoughts and plans for survival.
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-07 16:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357711866 After reading chapter one, as well as the synopsis of the book, I have come to somewhat of a prediction. I believe that, in some way or another, the group of boys will split into rivaling groups in which there is complete savagery and abuse of power. Piggy may be "apart" of one side or the other, but does not share a sense of belonging with either group. Another prediction is that Piggy's vulnerable and insecure personality will dissolve into an unexpectedly aggressive, deceiving persona. -Nikki Davis https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357845647 2019-05-07 22:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357845647 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357858007 The author has used an abundance of imagery throughout chapter 1. The strong diction and/ or figurative language that he uses helps to create a tone for the text. For example when he describes the coconuts as "skull-like coconuts" he is not only using a simile, comparing it to the scary/ eerie graveyard environment that is associated with skulls but also skulls has a deep connotation that sparks fear in the reader. This creates an eerie and uncomfortable tone for the reader as they wander farther into the unknown jungle.
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-08 00:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357858007 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357858856 Something that stood out to me at the very beginning of the story is how they did not introduce the characters names until almost 3 or 4 pages in. It was somewhat weird to read when the author only referred to them as "man" or "boy". One reason that he may have used a strategy like this is to give background before introducing a character. For example, by not just calling him Piggy straight off the bat, we now know the back story of how the nickname came to be and even got a sense of his emotions when he was showing embarrassment. Overall I think it helped to establish a better connection between the characters and readers buy providing them with many aspects that make up each character.
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-08 00:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357858856 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357860232 In the first chapter, Golding makes it clear that Piggy is the type of character that is pushed into the shadows. This is evident when Ralph was chosen as chief and chose Jack and Simon to go with him on his "mission", leaving Piggy behind. My question is: Will Piggy continue to be disregarded by the chosen leaders? Or will he stand up for himself and cause a disruption in the new leadership order?
 Nikki Davis

]]> 2019-05-08 00:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/357860232 Looking good for chapter 1, girls! llong_goldberg https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358002374 2019-05-08 12:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358002374 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358088139 In chapter 2, Jack and Ralph begin to work together for the overall success of the people. This is interesting because they have many disagreements during the meetings. The first time they work together is to lift up the stick, where one of them could not have done it themselves. The second instance that this is shown in the chapter is on page 42 when Jack says "I agree with Ralph. We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we are not savages. We're English and the English are best at everything. So we've got to do the right things." I wonder if Jack actually believes that him and Ralph need to work together or if he is trying to get ahead by gaining the groups support by proving his goals for the group. He may use Ralph to get ahead with his own motives. 
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-08 15:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358088139 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358093049 Piggy has been characterized throughout this chapter especially shown through his actions with Ralph. Piggy has always stuck by Ralph's side even when all of the others follow Jack. This shows the division that is already emerging within the group. I think that later in the story the two different groups will emerge. 
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-08 15:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358093049 In chapter two I definitely noticed an emphasis on how Golding wants Piggy's character to be viewed. When Piggy wanted to express his thoughts fairly by claiming the conch shell, the other boys began to limit his powers and "shout him down." Clearly, Piggy has become a common enemy or scapegoat-like figure for the boys--especially Jack. Not only does this create divides in power, but provides insight as to the abuse Piggy may be exposed to in the forthcoming chapters. https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358246786 --Nikki Davis]]> 2019-05-08 20:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358246786 As of right now, some of the potential project topics that could be relevant towards what we've read so far are: power, fear, anarchy/order, or standing up against abuse of power/abuse of power. https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358248081 --Nikki Davis

]]> 2019-05-08 21:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358248081 Just a thought: since we have recognized Piggy's glasses as an obvious symbol of either his ability to see clearer or even his insecurities, does the part in chapter 2 where the boys use Piggy's glasses to light the fire have any significant meaning? Does it maybe illustrate Piggy being what ignites chaos among the boys, as the glasses are what ignites the first flame of the fire? https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358248805 --Nikki Davis]]> 2019-05-08 21:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358248805 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358451018 As we have previously recognized, Jack has been challenging Ralph for his leadership position. This is again shown in chapter 3 where Jack goes against Ralph's orders to help make the hut. Jack is only focused on hunting and tells the other boys they do not have to help build the hut, they can instead play in the water, I think this is a sign of the first division into separate groups. 
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-09 13:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358451018 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358452525 Ralph makes it very clear that he is not impressed with Jacks plans on page 53 when he says "So long as you and your hunters remember the fire- you and your fire!" He says this in a demeaning tone saying that Jacks plans were not successful with the fire and they will likely not be successful with catching a pig either.
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-09 13:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358452525 In chapter 3, a theme of savagery appears when Jack is in the woods hunting. Golding illustrates Jack having a "mad" or crazy expression on his face whenever he uses a weapon intended to kill. This may be foreshadowing later events involving savagery. --Nikki Davis https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358656082 2019-05-09 20:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/358656082 https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/359884118 Another possible topic is peer pressure as Ralph goes for his first time hunting and enjoys the exhilaration it gives him. He may be resorting to savagery because of the pressure the group puts on him to participate in those actions. 
Morgan Tropf]]> 2019-05-14 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/llong_goldberg/morgannikkisophia/wish/359884118