In this quote the author is using Imagery describe how piggy is feeling; Scared and hopeful

“The breezes that on the lagoon had chased their tails like kittens were finding their way across the platform and into the forest.” In this quote the author is using a Simile to describe the environment of the lagoon more specifically the breezes. Imagery is also used

He flashed a conspiratorial grin at the other two: and adjective relating to plan or activity

The noise of the errant assembly: erring or straying from the accept standards; Ex load and unorganized assembly

He glanced at Ralph, who blurted out the last confession of incompetence: Inability to do something successfully

"This is our island. It's a good island. Until the grownups come to fetch us we'll have fun."

This quote briefly sums the first chapter in one sentence. They boys got lost on the island and there are no parents and until they get rescue then they will have fun. Although soon order is established and Ralph is selected as leader

 

"Tell us about the snake-thing." "Now he says it was a beastie." "Beastie?'' "A snake-thing. Ever so big. He saw it."

The beastie is a metaphor as the beast does not exist but it exists within each boy. The form of the snake also shows fear as snakes are a common fear. The beastie also represents the Demons within person and brings out their animal like nature.

"Maybe," he said hesitantly, "maybe there is a beast." The assembly cried out savagely and Ralph stood up in amazement. "You, Simon? You believe in this?" "I don't know," said Simon. His heartbeats were choking him. "But. . . ." The storm broke. "Sit down!" "Shut up!" "Take the conch!" "Sod you!" "Shut up!" Ralph shouted. "Hear him! He's got the conch!" "What I mean is . . . maybe it's only us." "Nuts!" That was from Piggy, shocked out of decorum. Simon went on. "We could be sort of. . . ." Simon became inarticulate in his effort to express mankind's essential illness.” (Pg. 89)

When Simon wants to express ‘mankind’s essential illness’ it is foreshadowing the murderous events to come, where their ‘true’ selves come out to play. This is hinting at how people all have the ability to become the beast, everyone has the potential to become evil. This is shown especially when Simon says "What I mean is . . . maybe it's only us." where is notion is completely shot down after but through this it reveals to the reader that maybe people are the beasts. Through Simon the author conveys the message that mankind has an illness which cannot be cured but can be subdued and repressed by a system of law and civilization which prevents our true selves from revealing themselves. 

“The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away.” (Pg. 91) 

By using the word understandable implies that the author does not want to imply that the civilized world has all the answers, but at least there's a system of laws and rules where there are actions and consequences. This is again hinting at the message that the author is most likely trying to convey which is that rules and law keep humans from revealing or unlocking their true forms which is violent and cruel. All animals live based on survival and once civilization is gone and people can no longer afford those luxuries or have access to those benefits they go back to their once primitive selves, which is violent and corrupt.  

This chapter discusses and hints at the symbol of the beast and on how people all have the potential to be the beast and how some people are the 'beast' it is just trapped by rules and civilizations. The mask that Jack wears of dirt and mud, it symbolizes the mask that all of us wear, it also symbolizes that once he puts on his mask his savage side comes out.

 

1.     Finding and ANALYSING/INTERPRETING/EVALUATING 2 quotations (written) from the predetermined section of the novel (see slideshow)

 

1.     "Conch! Conch!" shouted Jack. "We don't need the conch any more. We know who ought to say things. What good did Simon do speaking, or Bill, or Walter? It's time some people knew they've got to keep quiet and leave deciding things to the rest of us." Ralph could no longer ignore his speech. The blood was hot in his cheeks. "You haven't got the conch,"

 

2.     "I hit him," said Ralph again, "and the spear stuck in a bit." He felt the need of witnesses. "Didn't you see me?" Maurice nodded. "I saw you. Right bang on his snout--Wheee!" Ralph talked on, excitedly. "I hit him all right. The spear stuck in. I wounded him!" He sunned himself in their new respect and felt that hunting was good after all. "I walloped him properly. That was the beast, I think!"

 

 

2.     Finding 3+ vocabulary words they didn’t understand/found interesting and writing out definition and how it was used in the novel.

1.     Exasperation - a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

2. Incredulity - the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

3. Diffidently - lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness.

 

3.     Finding at least 2 examples prominent literary devices (theme/symbol/motif/plot/style/language techniques, narrative techniques/structure etc.) from the predetermined section of the novel.  Students must reference where they found this and explain its significance.

 

-    What do you think jack meant when he said that they didn’t need the conch?

-    What about when they went hunting for the beast. What was everyone’s reaction? 

Name | Criterion A – Content (8) | Organization (REUM) | Collaboration (REUM)
Beam | 5-6 | M | E
Brando | 4-5 | U | M
Emily | 6 | M | M

on rock, under a brassy sky: simile

With the running of the blood Simon's fit passed into the weariness of sleep. He lay in the mat of creepers while the evening advanced and the cannon continued to play

The creepers in lord of the flies are actually vines that grow all over the island, which symbolize evil. Such as when the pig is found entangled in creepers, it symbolizes how the boys will also become entangled in evil as they lose civility.

 down to the seated boys and pointed at them with the spear. "Who's going to join my tribe?" Ralph made a sudden movement that became a stumble. Some of the boys turned toward him. "I gave you food," said Jack, "and my hunters will protect you from the beast. Who will join my tribe?"

Jack is providing a solution to the problem he created( the beastie) allowing people to following and look to him for advice; treat him as a leader. This is common in the real world (dictator).

A buffet of wind made him stagger and he saw that he was out in the open: walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

wave of restlessness set the boys swaying and moving aimlessly: the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

Between the flashes of lightning the air was dark and terrible; and the boys followed him, clamorously: marked by confused din or outcry

Brando 181-187

Kai 188- 195

Emily 196-208

Stuck here on this bloody! island for who knows how long. Every day, hour minute as miserable as the last!

Plus it doesn't help that everyone practically hates me! They don’t understand I’m just trying to help!

I feel like I’m the only one thinking long term. We can’t survive off of just fruits we need meat!

They think I’m an outcast, that I’m selfish and I just care about myself!  but all I want to do is survive! 

[Grabs hair in frustration and kicks a rock angrily]

Ralph is absolutely gobsmacked with the fire it’s all he ever cares about. He thinks that it’s our best chance to escape but he doesn’t understand that. Were all going to DIE OUT BEFORE ANY BLOODY SHIP COMES! 

[Jack sits down on a rock and starts fiddling with a small rock]

He doesn’t understand that we have to survive. Survival should be our first priority, not the bloody fire!

Sometimes I wish he would just go bugger off! Maybe mind his own business for once!, and not monitor every bloody thing I do!

[Jack throws the rock he is fiddling with out of frustration]

[Jack speaks in a light reflective voice]

It not all bad though at least we got some meat

Heck, I remember it crystal clear. 

It had been hours of build-up, tracking the pigs every step, slowly leading it into a trap, right where wanted it. 

[Jack pauses dramatically]

BAM! I struck it with my knife and grabbed its dead corpse in my hand filled with joy and satisfaction! I raised the corpse over my head

[Jack yells: WE WILL EAT WELL TONIGHT BOYS!]

I feel like that was the only good thing that has happened on this island. 

[Jack goes quiet as he is vulnerable]

I know I can be intimidating sometimes but all I want to do is survive. To thrive but Ralph does not understand that. He is the worst out of all of us to lead anyways!

[Jack strokes his chin like he is thinking deeply]

I know what I’m going to do!

[Jack stands up with his pointer finger pointed in the air excitedly as he has an idea]

I’m going to throw Ralph out of his position as chief! Yes, I’m brilliant aren’t I. Bloody brilliant!

The boys are already doubting his decisions and all I need is a little time and a solution to their problems. Soon they will bow down to me not that bloody idiot they call Ralph.

[Jack sighs deeply as he is in pain]

I remember when life wasn’t this complicated. When I was the top of my class prefect in the grade, leader of the boy's choir. 

I remember my Cottage in southern Durham. The morning dew dripped off the flowers, the sunlight shimmered through the clouds. The birds chirped through the crisp morning. 

[Jack sighs deeply]

Those were the days...

[Jacks poster takes a hit and he begins slouching as if he is in regret]

Then all this had to happen and now we're all stuck on this gutted Island!

(He furrows his eyebrows, looking frustrated and irritated) 

(He starts mocking Jack which soon turns into hatred and anger. ) 

(his eyes begin to water, he quickly wipes it away. For fear the other boys might see. He closes his eyes)

(Shakes head, pitying himself)

It was one simple task.

Keep the fire going. 

Just one bloody task, and they couldn’t even listen. 

I guess I had it coming… none of the others follow the rules or even remotely listen to what I say. All they do is talk about that bloody beast. And..and why is Jack endorsing this, he just makes the littluns scared and what good does that do. Promising to kill the beast… hunting something that's not even real. Sometimes I wonder if he wants to go back at all…

(shakes head in doubt)

(Ralph lets out a deep and heavy sigh)

(Ralph hurls the stick towards the ocean, watching it wash away with the tide)

(Ralph starts shaking his head, runs hands through his hair)

(Shakes head in embarrassment and disappointment in himself) 

(looks longingly towards the ocean)

In this quote the author is using Imagery describe how piggy is feeling; Scared and hopeful

“The breezes that on the lagoon had chased their tails like kittens were finding their way across the platform and into the forest.” In this quote the author is using a Simile to describe the environment of the lagoon more specifically the breezes. Imagery is also used

He flashed a conspiratorial grin at the other two: and adjective relating to plan or activity

The noise of the errant assembly: erring or straying from the accept standards; Ex load and unorganized assembly

He glanced at Ralph, who blurted out the last confession of incompetence: Inability to do something successfully

"This is our island. It's a good island. Until the grownups come to fetch us we'll have fun."

This quote briefly sums the first chapter in one sentence. They boys got lost on the island and there are no parents and until they get rescue then they will have fun. Although soon order is established and Ralph is selected as leader

 

"Tell us about the snake-thing." "Now he says it was a beastie." "Beastie?'' "A snake-thing. Ever so big. He saw it."

The beastie is a metaphor as the beast does not exist but it exists within each boy. The form of the snake also shows fear as snakes are a common fear. The beastie also represents the Demons within person and brings out their animal like nature.

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Chapter 5

77-84

Again he fell into that strange mood of speculation that was so foreign to him. : the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Tonight, except for Samneric up by the fire: civilized and socialized persons

Ralph laid the conch on the trunk beside him Ceremonially, as a sign that the speech was over:  action that is actually part of a ceremony

Anyway, you don't hunt or build or help--you're a lot of cry-babies and sissies.

This quote describes that many of the boys are not helping with the hut and Ralph is quite angry about that. Ralph is feeling quite angry that he is not supported and that the boys are not listening. he is suggesting that the boys are not mature enough to pritorize survival.

"I've got the conch. I'm not talking about the fear. I'm talking about the beast. Be frightened if you like. 

Jack is in power because he has the conch; which is a symbol of power.  He is also encouraging the boys not to be frightened of the beastie. Using the symbol of power to his advantage.

He took off his glasses and blinked at them. The sun had gone as if the light had been turned off. This is a metaphor that the author is using to describe the sun.

The sun in his eyes reminded him how time was passing, so he took the conch down from the tree and examined the surface. Exposure to the air had bleached the yellow and pink to near-white, and transparency

The author is using imagery to describe the scene of what is happening.

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Even though Jack points out why Ralph is a bad leader none of the boys is willing to kick Ralph out as chief. Why may they have done this?

What is you reaction to Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies. Do you think that Simon is over reacting because of the heat? 

 keep in mind that Simon about eleven or twelve is he just intimidated? 

Who is in charge in chapter 7-8 what roles have shifted/ changed?

What is you reaction to they way the lord of the flies is portrayed and why?

Why do you think the author included the lord of the flies and what are some of the motivations of this character?

What do you think are the true traits of a good leader and do any characters share any of these traits if so why?

In your opinion what does fire represent and how can we relate that to our very day lives?

How has Ralph and piggy developed as characters since the beginning of the novel and what key characteristics are different and what different motives do they have now that they did not have before?

What symbolic meaning does hunting have if so why is is significant and why did you think the author decided to include it into the novel?

What do ralph and simon have in common and what are their key differences? Also list some key strengths and weaknesses?

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Over the island the build-up of clouds continued. A steady current of heated air rose all day from the mountain and was thrust to ten thousand feet; revolving masses of gas piled up the static until the air was ready to explode.: Imagery

on rock, under a brassy sky: simile

With the running of the blood Simon's fit passed into the weariness of sleep. He lay in the mat of creepers while the evening advanced and the cannon continued to play

The creepers in lord of the flies are actually vines that grow all over the island, which symbolize evil. Such as when the pig is found entangled in creepers, it symbolizes how the boys will also become entangled in evil as they lose civility.

 down to the seated boys and pointed at them with the spear. "Who's going to join my tribe?" Ralph made a sudden movement that became a stumble. Some of the boys turned toward him. "I gave you food," said Jack, "and my hunters will protect you from the beast. Who will join my tribe?"

Jack is providing solution to the problem he created( the beastie) allowing people to following and look to hime for advice; treat him as a leader. This is common in the real world (dictator).

A buffet of wind made him stagger and he saw that he was out in the open: walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

wave of restlessness set the boys swaying and moving aimlessly: the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

Between the flashes of lightning the air was dark and terrible; and the boys followed him, clamorously: marked by confused din or outcry

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He nodded, and Samneric sat down on the right. Ralph pushed the conch into Piggy's hands. He held the shining thing carefully and blinked at Ralph. "Go on, then." "I just take the conch to say this. 

The Ralph has to convince piggy to use the conch from the quote “Go on then” suggests that piggy does not feel worthy to use the conch and ralph is almost forcing him into it.

Someone was moaning outside and a babble of voices rose. A fierce argument was going on and the wounded savage kept groaning. Then when there was silence, a single voice spoke and Ralph decided that it was not Jack's. "See? I told you--he's dangerous." The wounded savage moaned again.

The narrator now refers to the boys as savages rather the actual humans as that is what they have become. The boys have lost common sense and civility has been lost-

the sense of danger, making a simpleton of him:  a foolish or gullible person.

a somber noise across which the ululations were scribbled excruciatingly as on slate: high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl with a trilling quality, Extremely painful in this case high pitched, 

and the roots screamed as they came out of the earth together. (metaphor)

Smoke was seeping through the branches in white and yellow wisps, the patch of blue sky overhead turned to the colour of a storm cloud, and then the smoke billowed round him.

The author is using imagery to engage the reader and describe the sky