Lord of the Flies "Quotation Identification and Analysis." by Ms. Nunez

Example

msanunez — 2024-01-18 16:51:24 UTC

Ms. Nunez

The narrator captures the moment when the boys on the island first encounter a group of other boys. The descriptions of a "diamond haze" and something "dark fumbling along" set an intentionally eerie tone. As the boys come closer, it reveals the shift from an ominous impression to the realization that they are just boys. This passage highlights the theme of appearances versus reality on the deserted island. THe eccentric clothing adds to the symbolic layers, reflecting the breakdown of societal norms and the descent into chaos.

Quotation Identification and Analysis- Evan Swanson

2024-01-18 18:33:48 UTC

The narrator, William Golding, ties this quote in with common themes of the story including fear and civilization. In this part of the book, Ralph is blowing the conch on the deserted island and the other lost young boys are retreating toward it. The group of youthful boys from the choir are seen as a dark creature by Ralph, which both starts and foreshadows the theme of fear in LOTF. With the boys being so young, fear has the strong will to influence them and change their perception. Fear grows throughout the book becoming more prominent, but this is where it begins. Second, "...and dressed in strangely eccentric clothing" represents the push and pull on conforming to society in the book. The boys were raised to fit society, which is exemplified by their matching clothing, and soon after the boys create a government. Their minds being pushed into unity becomes less obvious as they become less oblivious and ignorant to the path they were set on in life before the crash.

Freija

2024-01-18 18:33:50 UTC

The speaker is the narrator and he is explaining the moment when the boys see something new. This passage really highlights how young the boys are because it reflects how nervous they get when seeing new things. He uses phrases like "diamond haze" and "the darkness" in order to add imagery and help us picture the scene in a better way. He also adds details about the boys clothes in order to help the viewer better understand the unification of these boys. The way the narrator describes the clothes could also be seen as foreshadowing because he demonstrates how close and unified the boys were which could be a hint towards the fact that by the end of the book they might not be as united.

Isabella H

2024-01-18 18:34:27 UTC

As Ralph looks into the distance, the narrator paints a vivid image of a group of boys walking towards him. Ralph had just blown the conch and more boys had gathered with him on the beach when he saw something "dark fumbling along". It ended up being the choir boys, dressed in all-matching black clothing, which Ralph sees as they get closer.

This passage focuses on and emphasizes the mindset of these young boys, as Ralph feels fear from seeing something unfamiliar but then eases up as he realizes what they are.

Quote Identification - Lemi

2024-01-18 18:34:32 UTC

The speaker in the specific quotation is easily identified as the narrator of the novel, William Golding. The narrator describes with vivid imagery the "diamond haze" and something "dark fumbling along" in the scene in which the boys of the island first meet. When the boys, and especially Ralph, first see the ominous dark mass staggering towards them, they identify it as an entity to have fear for. As it gets closer, the tension subsides as the boys realize that it is just another group of people. The notice of the boy's clothing further cements the idea first introduced at the beginning of the novel of how the new inhabitants of the island will still try to hold on to their previous society's norms with the description of their formal clothing.

Cole Valdepena

2024-01-18 18:34:57 UTC

When Ralph and Piggy call the first meeting using the conch they had just found, the narrator captures the fear of the boys. By using the description, "something dark was fumbling along", Golding shows that Ralph was fearful of the group of choir boys. When the narrator says, "marching approximately in step in two parallel lines", there is a sense of uniformity that Ralph is also likely fearful that despite the tragic event, the boys remained uniform.

scott

2024-01-18 18:35:00 UTC

The narrator, William Goldening, implies that in the moment of the "diamond haze of the beach", something dark was approaching. While Ralph and the other children were all calm and relaxed, like the environment they were in, when suddenly they see something scary. Goldening's message is that because they are so young, a meer shadow, got them on the tip of their toes and he is possibly foreshadowing that this creature will wreak havoc on the children. The "eccentric clothing" the creature was wearing shows how united they are, as if they were an army. This implies that they have known each other for a long time, each having trust for each other.

Angie

2024-01-18 18:35:16 UTC

The narrator, William Golding shows Ralph blowing into his newfound conch shell to reconvene with the other survivors. In doing so a group of boys all dressed in the same all black outfits appear from the beach. In the passage Golding describes "a diamond haze" depicting the island as an inviting, beautiful location. However Golding follows this "diamond haze" by describing that something "dark was fumbling along" Golding shows that looks can be deceiving. In this instance, the idea of being away from parents and all authority is intriguing for the young children but the fear of never escaping hangs over their heads. As Golding furthers this idea of fear, he shows a type of foreshadowing. The choir boy's are assumed to be villainous, and the fear of a shadow is shown in later chapters where the young boys are afraid of the "beastie". Additionally Goldings use of fear shows how truly young these boys on the island are.

Quotation Identification and Analysis - everly

2024-01-18 18:35:25 UTC

In this quotation, the speaker is the narrator of the book. The plot level context of the quote is that the boys had found a shell or conch which they blew like a trumpet, which got the attention of the other boys on the island. The other young boys that were called from the conch were dressed in long black cloaks with badges which showed that they were unified in society before the crash. This is significant because once the conch is blown, it attracts the other boys from the jungle. This makes the conch a symbol of leadership and power. When the young boys dressed in black approach the beach, Ralph and the few others think its a monster which creates a sense of fear and suspense. This shows foreshadow, and imagery, and also develops a possible theme of fear.

Crazy Diamond (keslrew wanf)

2024-01-18 18:36:34 UTC

On page 19, before the diamond haze set, when Ralph blew the conch, all laughter died and there was silence. Already setting the fearful tension along the boys. But as soon as something approached, "something dark and fumbling along" they immediately assume the worst, thinking it to be a creature. But once they discover it is just another group of boys, the tone shifts from ominous to a more neutral standpoint. It shows the starting point of the descent into chaos which stems from fear.

Abby Pinnow

2024-01-18 18:36:42 UTC

The narrator, William Golding, describes the moment when the boys first encounter the choir boys. The description of something "dark fumbling along" in the "diamond haze" creates a suspenseful tone. It also highlights how the boys presence is foreign to the previously deserted island. The shift from creature to boys demonstrates how the influence of fear can warp reality. The "eccentric clothing" sets the choir boys apart from the other boys. This foreshadows the continuous conflict between Jack's hunters and the boys led by Ralph. It also foreshadows how the uniformity of their previous society will break down in their new setting.

Quotation Analysis - Eva

2024-01-18 18:37:04 UTC

The narrator, through the lens of his personal experience and the timeframe of which this story is written, introduces a group of unified and civilized boys. He mentions that they appear in the “Diamond haze” of the beach as a fumbling creature. By using these descriptive words, Golding hints at the gravity of the situation through a child's eyes. It is an example of how young these boys are considering they immediately assume an odd shape is a creature. The author introduces the idea of fear early because it is a recurring topic in this book. It foreshadows later events as well because the boys continue to talk about a beast later on.

Another theme that this quote connects to is the idea of civilization versus savagery. The author mentions the “excentric clothing” of the boys and how they march uniformly towards Ralph. Considering the circumstances on this island, the clothing and demeaner of the boys could be a symbol of group thinking. This quote is most likely something that we will think back to as things begin to transform into savagery or individuality, which we can already see happening in the third chapter. By starting the story with the idea of unity, it sets a path for comparison later on when that idea is dismissed.

Quote Classwork-Gianna

2024-01-18 18:37:12 UTC

The speaker is William Golding. Ralph blew into a conch shell drawing other lost boys towards its noise. He ends up grabbing the attention of a lost group of boys, but mistakes them for a creature. This is the beginning of when the narrator first introduces the concept of fear. The boys being easily influenced because of their young age, shows their thoughts clearly through the group of boys that looked like a creature. This quote is foreshadowing the future and how society will soon be broken. The dark clothing the narrator described represents the last remaining bits of society. The narrator introduces fear as a subject that has not yet been taught to the young boys, almost as if they will have to learn it through each other and through society.

Helena

2024-01-18 18:37:45 UTC

These moments and descriptions illustrate the moment that Ralph and Piggy made contact with the several other little boys on the island. The line after Ralph put the conch down, "As the echoes died away so did the laughter, and there was silence," shows his immediate authority. It also expands on the social hierchies of the island, being that the one with the conch holds the respect. I believe that with the introduction of the choir boys, their eccentric clothes symbolize organization and civility, something they threw away when they took off their cloaks. Lastly, the fact that Jacks cap badge was golden illustrates his pre-acquired authrouty, the one he almost lost were it not for Ralph's compassion.

Ciara Wallace

cw76390_ — 2024-01-18 18:37:51 UTC

"Within the diamond haze of the beach something dark was fumbling along."

The narrator is William Golding. So far in the story, the boys had crashed landed onto the abandoned island, Ralph blew the shell and called a meeting when boys across the island all came together. There was a group of choir boys all dressed in black who were walking together almost in sync.

The quote was significant because not only did it introduce the first signs of fear but it showed the innocence of the young children, as they immediately imagined a creature coming towards them. I think showing how there was a disruption in the island leads to this foreshadowing of something bad that has yet to happen. As well as the boys all being dressed in the same clothes is a symbol of their unity. You can tell that the choirs unity disappears when they decide to take off their outfits. Words like "diamond haze" and "creature" grab the readers attention and interest, giving anticipation for what is going to come next in the story.

Jordyn

2024-01-18 18:38:19 UTC

Ralph blows the conch he found to try and summon the other survivors of the crash. As the group grows, the narrator describes the boys seeing "something dark... fumbling along" on the shore, a "creature." With these unsettling descriptions, Golding shows the sense of fear within the young boys. Fear that can make people do irrational things. The creature turns out to be a group of very orderly choir boys. This highlights the contrast between how they acted upon first crashing on the island and how they behave later along. The choir boys' behavior is organized, like how civilized society is. Whereas later on, their savage actions show how fear can change humans to the extreme.

Jake Hughes

2024-01-18 18:38:33 UTC

The narrator makes it seem as if the choir boys who emerge are a bad sign and ruin the feeling of peacefulness that the beach has. By comparing the descriptions of "diamond haze" to "dark" and "fumbling along" it makes it seem as if the beach has been intruded on. Once Ralph realizes that they are just boys he starts to feel more curiosity towards them instead of fear. The narrator uses a clear change between ralphs feelings and sudden realization by using the transition of "mirage" to "clear sand".

Trent

2024-01-18 18:39:07 UTC

In this part of the book, Ralph blows the conch and the others on the island come to meet up. The narrator uses the moment when the two groups meets as a way to show the boys wild imagination, reminding the reader that they are young. In addition, when the author writes “echoes died away and so did the laughter, and there was silence” it creates suspense for the reader.

Printha

2024-01-18 18:40:41 UTC

William Golding, the narrator, describes the encounter of 2 different groups of small boys. The author uses juxtaposing descriptions for the beautiful beach and an eerie entity interrupting it. The author's purpose in doing this was to showcase the idealistic idea the boys have of the island by introducing a dark, potentially evil figure. Note that both of these ideas are not realistic perceptions of the reality these boys are in. When the 2 groups get closer together, the dark figure turns out to be another group of boys dressed in dark clothing. The boys' realization that the figure isn't a "monster" or evil being is foreshadowing the maturity and change of perspective the boys will go through as the story progresses.

Fear influence us - Noppakorn

ns86757 — 2024-01-18 18:40:53 UTC

In the book Lord of the Flies, page 19 sound of the shell. The narrator describe the theme of fear and civilization. When Ralph is blowing the conch on the island and the other lost children rushed towards him. In Ralph imagination he see them as a dark creature, which can also be a foreshadow of the theme fear. Due to the fact that children are young, fear can change one's way of thinking. The second quote that demonstrate the theme of civilization is when Ralph realize that the dark creature was actually a group of boys from choir. He used words like " dressed in strangely eccentric clothing" which represents civilization.

Jackson V

2024-01-18 18:40:57 UTC

The Narrator, William Golding, uses this quote to show the theme of fear. The dark clothing scares Ralph, who is just a boy. Therefore, he thinks it is some sort of creature.

Michelle Ng.

2024-01-18 18:40:57 UTC

In the beginning of the passage, the narrator's purpose in the descriptions "diamond haze" and "something dark was fumbling along" was to convey the confusion and caution that the young boys feel in that unfamiliar situation. It gives a sense of mystery and realization for the new encounters that they will have to experience going forward. The clothes description displays something unknown, something to fear.

Quotation Identification -olivia

2024-01-18 18:41:00 UTC

The narrator shows a pivotal moment in the story when Ralph has just blown the conch shell, which gathers new boys on the island. As the new boys are arriving at that beach, the narrator takes this moment to introduce fear. Ralph a small elementary school boy becomes afraid of what's coming out of the forest. The narrator describes this as “within the diamond haze” “something dark was fumbling along”.This line can be interpreted as a way to show the kid's innocence and what is to come from their time trapped on the island. It starts with the kids emerging on the beach and ends with darkness. As this quote continues the reader is introduced to another theme of Lord of the Flies, Civization Vs. savagery.The “something dark fumbling along turns out to be a new group of boys. However, unlike Ralph and Piggy, these boys are portrayed as coming from a higher society. And as they walk from the woods to the beach they are crossing the line of civilization Vs. Savagery.

Zhannur

2024-01-18 18:41:01 UTC

William Golding, the narrator of the quote describes a group of mysterious boys emerging from "within the diamond haze of the beach", likely attracted by the sound of Ralph's horn. However, this moment sets not only the tone of the chapter, but lets the reader familiarize themselves with the aura of the new characters. When the boys are described as appearing like "creatures", it sets the new group apart from Ralph and Piggy. From a distance, they are not perceived as human, but as creatures, ones that must be feared. The boys' matching clothing implies the bond they have between them, one that Piggy and Ralph are not a part of. Their "eccentric clothing" and "darkness" seem almost contradictory to the beautiful and luminous beach, almost as though the choir boys do not belong there. The introduction of the boys is almost introducing the long awaited element of fear on the beach, foreshadowing at a potential tragedy.

sofia

2024-01-18 18:41:07 UTC

The narrator, William Golding expresses some of the first points of the recurring theme, fear in this quote. The boys see a vivid shadow, “creatures” which emerge from the dark. They see that it’s not just a shadow and that there is mostly clothing. These “creatures” appear to be the group of boys which highlights a feeling of relief for them. It also helps show the maturity of the boys of them being young kids and their imagination and fear of these things.

Separation in Unity - Kailee M

2024-01-18 18:41:18 UTC

William Golding is the narrator and he set a light, cheerful tone when Piggy fumbled the twins’ names and “the crowd laughed.” Then slowly the tone turns awkwardly creepy when “Ralph ceased to blow (the conch)… As the echoes died away so did the laughter, and there was silence.” Golding’s suspenseful descriptions of the creature highlights the reality of being on an unknown island; While the boys may enjoy the freedom with the absence of adults, they’re also more vulnerable to danger and are aware of this. Later when Ralph tries to reassure the boys, he uses his Dad as proof that everything will be fine. Adults will save them. The boys don’t need to save themselves. They simply need to survive and want to have some fun along the way. This further emphasizes their innocence and naivety with their false sense of security. Furthermore, the description of the choir boys sets them apart from the rest of the boys. This symbolizes possible separation based on hierarchy and previous loyalties in their current unity.

Quotation Identification- Shaan S

ss76105_ — 2024-01-18 18:42:02 UTC

The speaker is identified as the narrator, William Golding. He explains how the boys on the island encounter another group of boys. This short passage tells us how young the boys act because they tend to get nervous and scared as soon as they see something new on the island. William uses descriptions such as "the darkness" to help the readers understand what's happening and give us imagery. He added details about what the boys were wearing made the passage a lot more interesting. The way the clothes are described brings foreshadowing because he explains the distance between the boys and he may give a hint that the unidentified boys may become important throughout the book.

Chloe

2024-01-18 18:43:28 UTC

In this passage, the narrator introduces Ralph and Piggy's intense encounter with a group of choir boys. The description of "something dark fumbling along" creates suspension and reveals the fear the boys get, showing their broken hopes of being on an island of paradise where they can rest peacefully. Also, Ralph mentions that dark something is "the creature" which it shows how young and immature the boys are.

adriana

2024-01-18 18:44:54 UTC

william Golding, the narrator is describing and explaining the situation the moment when the boys hear a "dark fumbling along" and see a dark figure which brings fear but soon enough the boys realize that its just another group of boys and they are at ease.

Quote Identification-Mansi Shah

2024-01-18 18:44:59 UTC

The narrator, William Golding talks about the "diamond haze" which shows the influence of fear in the boys as they see "something dark fumbling along". The "diamond haze" and "the darkness" are a form of imagery, this way we are able to imagine what's going on. These boys are very young, most likely in elementary or early middle school so they are still in their adolescence so fear is a feeling that's unknown to them. The "something dark" ends up being a group of choir boys wearing eccentric and uniform clothing which represents the uniformity of society and foreshadows how this will change in the future. The choir boys were brought up to fit in society and create a government, which means they were meant to be pushed together and work together. This shows us in the future they might not be as united as they are currently.

Owen Guyer

2024-01-20 05:55:17 UTC

While Ralph looks into toward the shore of the island, the narrator describes in harrowing detail what the boy sees. The text uses "diamond haze" to indicate a haunting scene. This idea of a dark creature crawling through the fog of the island represents the fear Ralph faces in the unknowns of his new environment. While the "creature" only turns out to be another group of boys from the island, Ralph's feeling of being "on edge" foreshadows a haunting sense of terror throughout the book.

The arrival of the other group of boys, the choir who are led by Jack, also represents a shift in power amongst the boys, adding to the suspense of the scene. The description in the text creates tension, like the tension between Jack and Ralph later in the chapter when they compete for leader of the island.

Ella snethen

2024-01-20 07:30:11 UTC

In the story, the author, William Golding, describes Ralph using a conch shell to gather the other survivors. When he does this, a group of boys, all dressed in matching black outfits, come out from the beach. Golding paints the island as a beautiful and inviting place with a "diamond haze," but he follows this with the mention of something dark lurking. This suggests that appearances can be deceiving. The idea of being away from parents and authority is appealing to the young children, but the fear of never escaping hangs over them. Golding continues to explore this fear and hints at what's to come. The choir boys are assumed to be villainous, and the fear of a shadow is later revealed as the boys are scared of the "beastie." Golding's use of fear highlights how young and vulnerable these boys on the island truly are.

Helena

2024-01-23 18:19:13 UTC

The speaker is still William Goulding. This part in the book involves Jack painting his face as if he were a barbarian, and liking it. He liked it so much that he leaped in happiness. This scene illustrates the fact that Jack is losing himself to savagery. Take his relationship with Ralph, for example. Jack has resented him ever since he got elected. In this scene, he is too excited about slaughtering a pig to care about his faults in preventing the entire island from getting rescued. This scene also highlights the differences in their priorities, because Jack has only been thinking about himself, whereas Ralph is still making decisions for the good of their whole group. This makes it obvious that Jack's uncontrollable desire for power has overwhelmed his role in their civilization and system.

Evan Swanson

2024-01-23 18:19:16 UTC

The speaker in this passage is the narrator, along with Jack and the twins Sam and Eric. At this point in the plot Jack and some of his choir, though most had run off to do other things on the island, are in charge of hunting pigs to get meat for the boys. They have not caught and killed a single pig yet, but Jack was still determined and striving for blood. He made the decision to create a mask by using mud and other things as paint in order to camouflage himself while hunting. He plans for the pig to not see his attack with it. The significance of this passage is both the adaptation on the island and the turn toward savagery. Jack is learning to adapt to the island, by using resources to his advantage. It is a clear symbol of homeostasis (in a sense of the word). We can see other boys are learning to adapt to, like starting fires, catching crabs, and building shelter. The second piece of significance in this passage is the turn for savagery. We can see Jack has created tunnel vision, making hunting his sole focus, leaving other important things behind. "He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling." He finds pure joy from gaining hope by hiding himself, and he is losing touch with reality. His bloodthirsty snarling amplifies his new goals.

Jordyn

2024-01-23 18:19:17 UTC

Golding describes the moment where Jack is masking his face with clay for camouflage, to aid his pig hunts. Jack "look[s] in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger" and proceeds to laugh and dance. The mask of clay makes Jack a different person entirely, one that feels free to do whatever he wants. The other boys are aware of this different person, as they do not see Jack, they see a mask. This mask "drew their eyes and appalled them", showing how they are simultaneously intrigued and disgusted. The other boys initially do not want to join in on the hunt, but "[t]he mask compelled them." This mask, combined with Jack's natural leadership capabilities (i.e. bossiness), is a powerful tool for getting the other boys to go along with Jack.

Gianna

2024-01-23 18:19:20 UTC

The narrator talks about the boys and how living on the island has changed them both physically and mentally. Jack specifically, has turned into someone he couldn't recognize himself. He has changed to a person whose only focus is to kill. This slowly drives him crazy and becomes an animal himself. The title of chapter four describes the new way of life for the boys and their new identities. "Painted Faces" is describing Jack and his fellow hunters as they are adapting to their surroundings. The narrator describes their hunting ways as an image of savagery. The "Long Hair" represents how long they have been living on the stranded island. Jack's only purpose in life was to kill a pig as the previous chapters showed his fear and doubt for killing a living animal. The last sentence, "The mask compelled them." shows the changes they made, both necessary and unnecessary.

Quote Analysis - Printha

2024-01-23 18:19:44 UTC

There are multiple speakers in this quote. William Golding, the narrator, speaks by providing descriptions of what is happening. The other speakers are 2 boys who speak through dialogue exchanged between them. They are discussing whether or not to follow Jack, but are compelled by the mask and eventually give in. This quote takes place when Jack puts a mask on his face to aid his pig hunt. The significance of this quote is that it blatantly shows the transformation the boys begin to undergo after being on the island for a long time. Golding describes Jack's movements and actions as if they were being performed by an animal, rather than a human. Additionally, Jack is described as feeling "liberated from shame and self-consciousness" while wearing the mask. This could be foreshadowing choices made later in the book that wouldn't be performed by someone who was being regulated by shame and self consciousness.

Ch 4 Quote Identification - Lemi

2024-01-23 18:19:56 UTC

The speaker of the specific quotation can be identified as William Golding, the narrator and author of the novel. Golding used descriptions such as; "looked in astonishment" and "an awesome stranger" when Jack sees himself with face paint for the first time, cementing the idea of the kids starting to look different to the point of almost not recognizing themselves, while also embracing said notion. This idea is further enforced when Jack leaps to his feet excitedly and spills the water. Although the rest of the kids are also intrigued by the prospect of changing their appearances, they soon grow weary when Jack puts on the mask. This is shown when Bill is said to start laughing as Jack approaches him with the mask, but suddenly becomes afraid and runs away. When Golding writes; "The mask compelled them." it introduces the idea of how fear can be used to control others.

scott

2024-01-23 18:19:59 UTC

The narrator, William Golding, describes how joyful Jack is feeling once he puts some face paint on. While Jack was doing so, he was near the twins, Sam and Eric. Golding using the words "awesome stranger" to describe Jack to show what he thinks of himself with face paint on, from keeping a fire going to being ready to hunt. With all of this excitement, Jack tells the twins to follow him. Even with their small refusals, "But-" and "-we-", they feel obligated to follow their elder.

zhannur tortay

2024-01-23 18:20:11 UTC

The speaker of the passage is the narrator, William Golding. He describes one of the boys, Jack, preparing to hunt. "He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger" (63) hints that the hunting frenzy Jack is in may really change him, beyond camouflage makeup. Jack doesn't see anything wrong with this, of how wild he was becoming. Instead, he welcomes this change. The chapter's title, "Painted Faces and Long Hair" points that the rest of the boys may continue on this 'savage' path.

Abby Pinnow

2024-01-23 18:20:45 UTC

William Golding describes Jack's new plan on how to hunt the pigs. He camouflages his face. Golding uses this situation to show how the boys are adapting to the island. They are more savage and bloodthirsty than the civilized little boys they used to be. When looking at his reflection, Jack sees "an awesome stranger". He recognizes the changes but he likes them. "The mask compelled them". The mask symbolizes the savage nature they have adopted. They enjoy being free from civilization and doing what they want. The boys are excited by the danger and adventure.

Isabella H - Ch. 4

ih76063 — 2024-01-23 18:20:46 UTC

The narrator describes the moment when Jack and the choir boys are hunting the pig. Jack has been obsessed with killing a pig ever since he missed his chance earlier in the book. He hasn't put his energy towards anything but hunting ever since. In this quote, the narrator uses adjectives that make Jack seem insane like "bloodthirsty snarling." I think this is to depict an image of Jack in the reader's head, thirsty for blood, and to also emphasize his obsession with killing. The narrator also says Jack hid behind a mask that covered his "shame and self-consciousness." This shame came from not killing the pig the first chance he got so when he finally killed this one, he was liberated from all of those feelings. I think this quote reveals Jack's mentality and how unstable it truly is.

Painted Faces and Long Hair -Noppakorn

ns86757 — 2024-01-23 18:20:54 UTC

In this chapter where the littluns play on the beach but was disturbed by Roger and Maurice, who destroy their sandcastles. The narrator talks about the symbolism of the painted faces and the long hair of the boys. The symbol of face paint is present throughout the novel, representing how people assume different personalities by hiding their insecurities or how the boys have became savages and adapting to their environment. The long hair symbolizes how the boys transfer from being human and civilized to savage and animal-like.

Trent

2024-01-23 18:20:54 UTC

In this scene, the speakers are the narrator, and Jack. The boys paint their faces with materials they found on the island to go hunt. This shows how they are trying to adapt to the island and use what they know to be better hunters. They talk about how thats what they have seen in war, which reminds the readers how influenced they are bu their surroundings because they are so young. The mask can be seen as a way to cover there fear and show false confidence.

Angie

2024-01-23 18:21:00 UTC

On page 63 of Lord of the Flies, the author William Golding shows Jack smearing rock paint and clay on his face in order to create a mask. Jack claims the mask will be the best for hunting when he says, "Dazzle paint. Like things trying to look like something else--"(Golding, 63). Later, In the passage, Jack does not recognize himself when looking in the water, which makes him laugh. To him it proves that the dazzle paint works, that he has successfully changed his appearance to look like something else, a changing point for Jack on the island. This change in appearance is significant because it is both a symbol of fear, and a symbol that lots of time has passed on the Island. When Jack goes over to ask for the other boy's help in hunting, the boys agree, not in willingness - in fear. The mask is described as "being a thing on its own" separating itself from Jack. The other boys are not afraid of Jack but are afraid of the mask because it is unknown, and very different from the lives the children lived in Britain. Golding displays how much time has passed since the crash and that Jack has adapted to Island life, giving up the societal norms in Britain.

Owen G

2024-01-23 18:21:25 UTC

Jack becomes set on killing the pig on the island, causing him to shift into someone unrecognizable, as he is now "the mask." The narrator describes Jack looking at himself in the reflection of the water, and being unable to recognize the face he sees. Jack finds this exciting, calling himself an "awesome stranger." The mask represents the savagery of the island, and how the island has taken over Jack's mind, converting him to savagery. He feels free with this mask on, since he no longer has to deal with the societal confines he once faced. This scene represents a shift in the demeanor of the boys, who are slowly adapting to the island.

Ciara (Ch 4 Quote Identification)

cw76390_ — 2024-01-23 18:21:28 UTC

The speaker is the narrator William Golding. In the scene from the quote, the boys had been on the island for a long time and were in need of meat. Their hair had grown out and they could hardly recognize themselves. Jack painted his face and when he looked at his reflection in the water, "He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger.". I think that this chapter was important because it showed how they had decivilized themselves and were adjusting to their new environment. While of course, Jack didn't literally need to paint his face in order to kill the pig but in doing so, he abandoned some of his past morals. It became his mask, "the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness". Masks allow people to hide themselves become someone they aren't. Their new reflections show a huge contrast between how they once were and after life on the island.

Freija

2024-01-23 18:21:31 UTC

The speaker in this passage is the narrator, William Golding, as always. However, this specific quote seems to focus on the antagonist Jack. In this scene, Jack and a few of the other boys are hunting and trying to catch a pig so that they can eat, and up until now, they have been having difficulties. Jack is wearing face paint and he realizes he does not like how he looks, so he decides to change his looks completely and become an "awesome stranger." He covers his face in charcoal, paint, and more to the point where he becomes almost unrecognizable. I think this quote is important because it shows how the boys are slowly descending into savagery the longer they stay on the island. It also shows the development from the beginning of the book when everyone was dressed in their fancy school shoes and outfits, and this specific passage can elaborate on how different the boys are slowly becoming the longer they stay on the island.

Kailee

2024-01-23 18:21:46 UTC

Speaker: Golding

Context: Jack was convinced that the pigs were escaping him because they could see him coming. This leads him to camouflaging his face with paint. His first attempt didn’t satisfy him, but the second try filled him with joy and an admiration for this new self. Then all the boys run off to go hunt a pig.

Significance: Golding structured the passage to end on an eerie note with, “The mask compelled them.” The painted face represents the mask Jack metaphorically put on in hopes of having the confidence and savagery to slay a pig. With the pressures of being a civilized English boy, he wasn’t capable of hunting. This is emphasized by his reaction when he looked at his reflection. He wasn’t an english boy anymore; he’s now a skilled killer. Readers witnessed his previous frustration with the lack of success, and Jack’s unusual determination to kill living things perhaps foreshadows his descent into madness. What else might he deem necessary in order to survive and thrive?

In Class Practice Ch4-Mansi Shah

2024-01-23 18:22:04 UTC

The speaker in this passage is William Golding, again he is talking in the third person view. The plot-level context is that Jack is camouflaging himself using charcoal and clay to make it easier to kill the pig. This way he can approach the pig easily. He is hiding behind his mask to shield himself from shame and self-consciousness This shows the steps the kids have to take at a young age to keep themselves fed and nourished. As Jack applies his mask his intentions slowly change from normal to bloodthirsty to hunt the pig. Earlier in the passage Jack looks at himself in the reflection of the coconut and he realizes what he has become. This scene highlights how different the priorities are for everyone, Ralph makes decisions for good of the entire group, while Jack ends up becoming blood thirsty to hunt.

Jake Hughes

2024-01-23 18:22:13 UTC

The speakers are the Narrator and Jack. In the scene Jack paints his face black, red, and white with materials like charcoal and other things that he finds. When he puts this face-paint on the narrator describes jack as feeling amazing, and like a brand new person. This scene goes to show how the boys have really changed while they have been at the island and are now starting to turn wild.

Quote analysis - everly

2024-01-23 18:22:39 UTC

The speaker of this quote is the narrator, William Golding, who describes the boys getting ready to kill a pig. The plot level context is that the hunters, who are obsessed with the idea of killing a pig, decide to actually hunt the pig for meat for the rest of the group. This angers Ralph because while the boys are away, he realizes the fire at the top of the hill has ran out. The boys put paint on their faces "for hunting. Like in the war". The name of the chapter, "Painted Faces and Long hair" represent the many days they have been isolated and their move towards violence and savagery. The significance of this quote symbolizes the abandoment while being on the island for long.

olivia

2024-01-23 18:23:11 UTC

The speaker is William Golding, the narrator, who has a deeper meaning than just the boys playing in the water. The boys aren't just playing pretend, they are pretending to hunt and scare each other. William uses this to show immaturity and the playful senses the boys have. The boys are joining around about a killer or something trying to kill them. This contacts the outside world because people are immature to horrible things that happen in the world.

Chloe

2024-01-23 18:30:50 UTC

The speaker is William Golding. While the boys are somewhat surviving on the island, Jack reveals a new hunting technique, applying clay and charcoal to camouflage their faces.

Jack is very excited as he sees that his reflection is "no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger". He is now overpowered with confidence and reveals his true colors because he is no longer ashamed or afraid as he is hiding behind the mask. This passage illustrates how Jack is losing the civil side that he previously had as savagery and his hunger for blood takes over his mind.

Michelle Ng. Ch4

2024-01-23 18:31:27 UTC

In this passage, William Golding, displays the various emotions that the boys feel. When describing through Jack how he sees, "...an awesome stranger." it demonstrates the shift of Jack's perspective of the other boys and how their time together created a joyful environment among their difficulties. With the lengths and efforts they went in order to adapt to their new environment, they still find times where they can enjoy themselves, despite still having a feeling of fear at the realization of their situation.

Sofia

2024-01-23 18:33:28 UTC

In this passage, the speaker is the narrator, William Golding. Golding expresses the change of mentality for the boys on the island and how being stranded has affected them. Specifically, Jack has been seeing himself in different ways and finally has a breakthrough in his view of himself after putting face paint on him. He calls himself an "awesome stranger". He has a sense of strength with the paint and having a feeling of faith and confidence in himself. The other boys were not sure how to feel about this new Jack and questioned him more. This quote has a big turning part for the characteristics of jack and how others and himself see him as this ner version of himself.

Quote Identification- Shaan S

ss76105_ — 2024-01-23 18:39:28 UTC

The speaker is identified as the narrator William Golding. This passage describes how Jack is painting his face as if he's a warrior. He enjoyed doing this action so much leaving him with happiness. This scene shows that Jack isn't feeling himself because of violence. Jack has illustrated himself ever since he has been elected such as slaughtering a pig that prevented the island from getting rescued. I've also noticed how different the boys priorities are, Jack is always thinking about himself whereas Ralph is thinking about the boys and making group decisions.

adriana

2024-01-23 18:44:27 UTC

The narrator William Golding is the speaker, in this chapter jack brings a new idea to the boys and it's a new strategy to hunt, they apply charcoal and clay to camouflage the boys faces. this shows that the boys are finding ways to strategize even considering their limited supplies. Jack says "he sees an awesome stranger." and i think this is showing jack in another way because of the mask that he is using to cover his face its another way for him to be himself or a more confident and braver version of himself. in this chapter overall it showing how not only jack but the boys are adjusting to that life.

Eva

2024-01-23 22:00:36 UTC

The speaker in this passage is William Golding, the author of this story. The plot level context is that Jack was attempting to find the best way to catch a pig to fill the craving that the boys had for fresh meat. He was routinely unsuccessful, and eventually came to the conclusion that his face scared the pigs because they could easily see him coming. To solve this problem, he camouflages his face using clay and charcoal. By doing this he was filled with admiration while looking at his new reflection. Being satisfied with his new look, he left to hunt the pigs.

The significance of this passage is that the mask that Jack uses is a way of hiding his true self. It represents the mask that each boy is putting on themselves to be able to survive on this island. It also is a metaphor for needing to change something about yourself in order to have the confidence to achieve something. Jack needed to but on a different face in order to have the confidence to hunt just like Ralph needed to put on a mask of authority in order to be likable and respected.

Ella snethen

2024-01-25 03:40:54 UTC

In this quote from "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, Jack undergoes a significant transformation that becomes a pivotal moment in the story. While kneeling with a shell of water, Jack notices a change in his reflection caused by a patch of sunlight, making him feel like an "awesome stranger." This transformation represents a deeper change within Jack as he discovers a bloodthirsty mask, which serves as a trigger for unleashing his primal instincts. The mask, described as both scary and captivating, enables Jack to break free from societal constraints, revealing a darker and more untamed side of his nature. His dancing and snarling, along with the mask seemingly taking on a life of its own, symbolize the breakdown of civilization and the emergence of unchecked savagery. The scene foreshadows the upcoming chaos and violence on the island, especially evident in Jack's hastened approach towards the twins with a foreboding intent. This exploration of the darker aspects of human nature underscores the novel's central theme and sets the stage for heightened conflict among the characters.

Choose 1

msanunez — 2024-01-30 18:51:50 UTC

PADLET Your Choice:

Talk about the symbolism of “Lord of the Flies”. What and who is it? What is the significance of the name (Lord of the Flies)

What are your thoughts on the description of the hunting and killing of the sow (female pig) on pp. 134-135? (Why is the gender of the pig important?)

Why is a Simon considered a “Christ -Figure”? What evidence do we see of that? What is Golding’s purpose of having Simon speak to the Lord of the Flies?

How does “Nature” seem to object to the brutality of the killing? What imagery do we see in this chapter?

Jake Hughes

2024-01-30 18:56:48 UTC

"Nature" seems to object to the killing of the pig because of the way the kids did it. Instead of finishing the kill quickly they let it drag on and tortured it. After the pig had been slaughtered it had seemed that "Nature" was unhappy. The sky began to turn gray and clouds formed. The butterflies that once roamed through the field of flowers had vanished and left only an empty field filled with the pig on a stick.

scott

2024-01-30 18:57:12 UTC

Talk about the symbolism of "Lord of the Flies". What and who is it? What is the significance of the name (Lord of the Flies)

The "Lord of the Flies" symbolizes all of the problems the boys are facing on the island. The "Lord of the Flies" is the pig's head on a stick. I think the significance of the name, "Lord of the Flies", is that the pig's head on a stick symbolizes the problems on the island and the flies represent the boys and how they are just lingering near the problems instead of working to get away from it.

q2 zhannur

2024-01-30 18:57:14 UTC

William Golding specified that the pig the hunters hunted down was a woman to exemplify the brutality of their kill. Upon killing the sow, the boys begin to, in a way, violate the pig. He indirectly compares the brutality of the hunt to the brutality of an act of sexual violence. It gives the hunt a more evil meaning, one that wouldn't exist if the boys were to simply kill the pig. This moment effectively paints the boys as savages, separated from humanity.

Gianna- 2

2024-01-30 18:57:15 UTC

sow- female adult pig
- shows how society is falling apart on the island
- last bit of civilization disappears
the pig was a female to show how brutal people can truly be if they weren't civilized
Jack becomes this wild savage thirsty for the blood of an animal/living thing
he becomes stuck in a state of desire to kill and how he would sacrifice anything for that
his only motive is to kill pigs
the narrator describes the gruesome details

Helena

2024-01-30 18:57:16 UTC

Question 2)

The first thing that stands out is the fact that the pig they violently murder is a woman. I believe she and what happened to her represent how women were viewed and treated. The way they attacked her really was a violent sexual attack. Even when she stopped squealing and started screeching, the "little" boys became even more intent on killing her. this could be a reference to how some sexual assault cases occur. No matter how much the pig ran away and persevered through the pain they had put her in, she still died a horrible death. I also believe the way they mocked her dead body was very telling on how they've developed from innocent little boys into insane bloothirsty savages. Lastly, i want to mention how they didn't eat her head, but instead offered it to the "beast". The head of the pig is often considered the richest and most flavorful part, meaning the boys had no respect for it. Also, it is ironic that the beast is the head of the pig, because they created that. It's their fault there is a beast, it's of their own making and it is a consequence of their own actions.

How does "Nature" seems to subject to brutality?- Mansi Shah

2024-01-30 18:57:18 UTC

As the boys are coming back after killing the pig brutally "Nature" starts rebelling against them in ways such as the sudden scalding heat that starts after the boy's put the head of Sow on the stick. Soon after the butterflies leave after seeing this horrific scene. This shows the hate that nature is showering on the boys after seeing this obscene act. The first time they went to the pig they hesitated, but they also killed a pig later on in the book, though it was never done in a such a graphic way. As you read the book you can visualize each step the pig must have taken to get herself away from the boys and delay her death. As the book goes on the boys change from innocent to savage and they will do anything to make it possible.

Nature - Noppakorn

ns86757 — 2024-01-30 18:57:18 UTC

In the chapter Gift for the Darkness of the novel Lord of the Flies nature seems to object the brutality of the boys. The imagery that we see is when the clouds sprouted away over the island in a grey and cream copper color symbolizing rain and mother nature's tears. Second evidence is when the butterflies deserted in to the open space symbolizing that the boys society has left them or the innocence.

Owen G

2024-01-30 18:57:18 UTC

The "Lord of the Flies" represents the nature of the island and the violence the boys have committed to the island. The name is significant because It means "controls" the flies, it is the ruler of nature. The Lord of the Flies condemns the killing of the pig and what the boys have done to the island. They have brutalized it, and nature will no longer let them do that.

Jackson V

2024-01-30 18:57:19 UTC

I think that this chapter shows a lot of brutality with the killing of the pig, and it really shows how much the boys needed this pig to survive. We see a lot of imagery about stabbing, slicing, and killing of the pig because it shows the intensity of the moment.

#1 everly lovato

2024-01-30 18:57:19 UTC

The symbolism of the "Lord of the Flies" represents the loss of innocence and the development of savagery throughout the book. We see that Simon talks to the Lord of the Flies sow's head and it symbolizes the fear and how the beast is not actually an animal, but something within Simon. The significance of the name "Lord of the Flies" is shown as the devil and the evil that the characters are developing as they kill and get more violent.

Why is Simon considered a "Christ-Figure" - Eva

2024-01-30 18:57:20 UTC

Throughout this story, Simon continues to be a peaceful and quiet personality in a group of loud and destructive ones. He is kind and sacrifices his time to work without expecting to receive anything in return. In an earlier chapter, Simon had an interaction with Ralph where he assured him that he would get out alive. This both foreshadowed later events about Simon's fate and represented the voice of Christ to Ralph. Considering the author was writing this during a time of war, religion, and Christ were something that many relied on to preserve their sanity and stay faithful and hopeful. Through his wiseness, he is also considered Christ-like. He understands quickly that the beast is not a real being but something that exists in all of these boys. The pig "communicates" this to him in a time where we can see the beast being brought out in the hunters. The fact that Simon has this strange encounter shows how the burden of hatred, disrespect, and savagery is being put on him. The other boys feel no regret for their actions, but Simon feels the weight of all of them.

Freija

2024-01-30 18:57:22 UTC

My thoughts on the description of hunting the pig is that it was very vivid and violent, and extremely different than the first interaction with a pig. At the beginning of the novel Jack is nervous to kill a pig and hesitates, but as the novel progresses, we can see him turn more and cold hearted. I think this scene explains the topic of civilization versus savagery well because it shows that after being on the island for so long, the boys are extremely different than they were before and a lot more "savage", and that is shown in the violent description of killing the pig. I think the pigs gender was important because all the humans on the island were boys and they hadn't had any interaction with a female in a long time.

why is the gender of the pig important?-olivia

2024-01-30 18:57:26 UTC

This book is built around little boys trying to be men. In this whole book, none of the boys mentions their moms. They have only spoken about their fathers. The pig is the first woman or girl we met on the island. And she is murdered, with no remorse. The book is a way to look at society and how kids view the world is very similar to adults. In the real world, women are quite down. This book shows that even though the boys are little they still need to show power over the female gender.

Cole Valdepena

2024-01-30 18:57:31 UTC

4.) Nature seems to reject the boys brutality of the murder of the pig. After the boys kill the pig, Golding describes "Even the butterflies deserted the open space where the obscene thing grinned and dripped." The butterflies are often used to symbolize innocence, and by them leaving, Golding shows the loss of the boys innocence. Another way Golding shows natures rejection is when the storm clouds begin to form. There had not been a storm since the first day on the island and Golding uses it to show that nature is rejecting the boys.

2. Isabella Hazel

ih76063 — 2024-01-30 18:57:32 UTC

I think Golding uses a lot of imagery in the part of the killing of the sow so that you can picture this scene very well. The imagery made me feel mournful, as I did not want the pig to die. It also made me feel disgusted as the vivid imagery painted a gross, bloody, horrible picture in my mind. This part has a big significance as the sow and her children almost represent the boys and their mothers. The sow was nursing her kids and the boys stripped her away from them and they never saw her again. This same thing happened to the boys when they were stripped from their parents. It's representing their fate because the piglets will never see their mother again, showing that the boys will never escape the island.

Chapter 8 Padlet- Evan Swanson

2024-01-30 18:57:47 UTC

Answer to number 4:

"Nature" seems to object to this killing because it is a normal action. In nature, everything is always trying to kill everything else, as part of the cycle of life and natural selection. Nature is full of beauty, and equally so full of darkness and cruelty. The killing is extremely brutal, and parts are most certainly unnecessary, with how the boys tear into the pigs back and chase it around and sexualize it before slitting its neck to its death. Golding specifically talks about the butterflies dancing about, and the cream and copper-colored clouds in the midst of the blood and killing as a contrast, which many authors do as a source of amplifying a topic. Nature is used to death and murder, and can ignore this one death.

Angie Schick

2024-01-30 18:57:51 UTC

Nature seems to reject the brutality of the killing in the clearing the lord of the flies was left on. At first described as a sunny clearing filled with butterflies and flowers, the space was considered inviting. However the boys chose to abuse this invitation and leave a "gift" which was created out of pure brutality. The boys chose to kill the pig out of their own blood thirst and not out of a need for resources. This was disrespect to the island that has given them many resources. When the lord of the flies is placed in the previously mentioned clearing, nature seems to reject it showing the butterflies moving off and the clouds appearing. The clouds were dark and gray acting as a symbol of rebelling against the boys who had disrespected the island and nature itself. Before the boys had conformed to savagery, the island had been welcoming and seen as a "paradise".

Jackson V

2024-01-30 18:57:52 UTC

The speaker in this chapter is William Goulding, the author. During this part of the book, Jack paints his face as if he was a savage. This scene shows that Jack is losing himself to savagery.

Kaila

2024-01-30 18:58:01 UTC

The Lord of the Flies is the personification of the savagery within each boy.

Clearly, Golding equates morality with civilization and savagery with evil.

The title itself reinforces the concept of the Lord of the Flies as a symbol of evil, as the Hebrew term for Satan is Beelzebub,

which translates directly to Lord of the Flies.

Trent

2024-01-30 18:58:01 UTC

I think that the intense violent imagery of the pig hunt is necessary to show the boy’s savagery. It shows how much they have changed and there little value for life. The fact that it is a female shows how they don’t respect the island and violate her repeatedly.

Lemi

2024-01-30 18:58:01 UTC

Question 1) The Lord of the Flies is presented towards Simon as the head of the sow that Jack and his hunters kill. It is shown to speak to Simon only after the hunters leave, which introduces the idea of Simon being a Christ like figure. The head of the pig is likely referred to as The Lord of the Flies because it starts to get surrounded by large flies after a while.

Ella Snethen

2024-01-30 18:58:06 UTC

The symbolism of 'Lord of the Flies' is important to the story because as the pig starts 'talking' to Simon, it is telling him that all of their decisions made on the island have gone very far and that being on the island has made them go insane. Also, as Simon is seen as a 'christ' figure, the pig is trying to tell him that what they're all doing isn't normal and I predict Simon is going to try and help the boys realize that.

adriana

2024-01-30 18:58:07 UTC

Nature seems to object brutality of the killing by little details as not seeing the butterflies anymore the boys have taken away the beauty of the island and the innocence by killing what belongs on the island and the nature of it and turning it into something bad, the boys brutally killed the female pig and it proved their savagery while the pig is now known as the "lord of the flies" which Simon fears.

Sofia

2024-01-30 18:58:08 UTC

The killing of the sow compared to the very first pig they killed while being on the island had a dramatic change in their mindset and their actions. The boys feared the pig and had sympathy the first time. As they stayed on the island longer, a sense of savagery emerged in themselves having less empathy and sorrow for the sow. They went at the killing in a very violent and inhumane way. The change in the character's actions was vivid and unsettling, especially for young boys. It represents and downfall in their society and their youthfulness.

Simon's Significance (Kesler)

2024-01-30 18:58:09 UTC

The lord of the Flies is the pigs head on a stick. The signiicance of the name is not only the title of the book, but also a fitting name for "the beast."
I felt very uncomfortable and really wanted to smack each and every one of the hunters. The gender of the pig is so important is because not only are the hunters taking advantage of the female pig. The pig was also a mother with a lot of piglets which would make these piglets orphaned.
Simon is considered a Christ-Figure because not only is he portrayed as all that is good on the island, but later he dies for the sins of the group to be forgiven. Simon Speaking to the Lord of the flies just foreshadows his inevitable death.
When the hunters slaughtered the pig, Nature did not feel happy. Because not only do the clouds darken and rain falls (representing a solemn moment. All animals immediately avoid the pig head.

Abby Pinnow

2024-01-30 18:58:10 UTC

4) 'Nature' reacts by creating "this close, tormenting heat". It wants the boys to suffer for what they did to the pig. The butterflies left because of the horror. All the beautiful things(butterflies) desert the scene, leaving only the disgusting pig head behind. Clouds cover the sky for the first time since the boys arrived. Nature is going to bring rain to punish the boys and wash away evidence of their dirty actions. Golding uses lots of imagery like "the obscene thing grinned and dripped" to highlight the brutality and savagery of the boys actions.

Kailee - Prompt 2

2024-01-30 18:58:14 UTC

Golding specifically used a mother pig as what the boys were hunting to represent the boys’ disregard of mother nature. The sow was peacefully feeding its piglets when Jack decided she would be their victim. Golding also uses the word “lust” to describe how relentless the boys were in capturing and killing the sow. This represents how the island was beautifully remote and undisturbed by humans, but once the boys arrived, they brought the destruction associated with human nature. The theme of “mother nature vs human nature” is an interesting topic that Golding further emphasizes with the butterflies that were present during the killing, and the narrator later points out their absence when Simon is talking to the sow’s head. It’s also important to recognize how the pig was originally referenced as “she” or “sow”, but later becomes the Lord of the Flies. This could be a symbol of how humans turn nature and beautiful things into horrific beings.

Michelle Ng. (2)

2024-01-30 18:58:15 UTC

2 - Hunt and Death of the Sow

The description of the boys hunting the sow is different from their first encounter with one in the beginning. It demonstrates how they have gone savage, not being the same kids they used to. Now they do cruel acts for their own survival and entertainment. The gender of the pig could be a contrast as there has only been boys staying on the island. With the sow potentially being a mother displays how their kindness is fading, showing little to no guilt for the sow.

Jordyn

2024-01-30 18:58:36 UTC

The Lord of the Flies is literally a pig's head on a stick, but it represents humanity's carnal desires. These carnal desires cause the collapse of the island's society. The flies symbolize death, as they eat the dead meat. The pig's head is surrounded by flies, so the Lord of the Flies is also the Lord of Death. Hunting is leading to death because of the boys' lack of structure and order.

this is so discombobulated

Printha - 4

2024-01-30 18:58:38 UTC

"Nature" seems to object to the brutality of the killing of the pig by making the island an environment that isn't safe for the boys. While the boys are hunting the pig the narrator says that the afternoon gets hotter as the hunt progresses. And when the boys eventually kill the pig and put her head on a stick, the narrator provides very vivid and harsh descriptions about the island's worsening conditions. Golding tells us that "The clouds were sitting on the land; they squeezed, produced moment by moment this close, tormenting heat." He also says that the butterflies had left the area when the boys killed the sow. Additionally, the Lord of the Flies tells Simon that "You're not wanted... We are going to have fun on this island!' This is foreshadowing the torment that nature will impose on the boys.

Ch 8 - A View to a Death (Ciara Wallace)

cw76390_ — 2024-01-30 18:59:37 UTC

-Simon as a christ-like figure

After Simon is the symbol of innocence. It is clear that Simon is a little bit odd and different from the other boys on the island, he ended up wandering off on his own away from the others and does his own thing. He witnesses the killing of the pig and is extremely affected by it. He hallucinates the "Lord of the Flies", which is a Pig's head on a stick having a conversation with him and the Pig threatens him. "Lord of the Flies" is a symbol of a demonic figure and Simon is christ-like, evidence of this happens later in the book when he ends up being killed by the boys when they turn towards savagery. This is an example of him taking on humanities sins in order for them to be saved. Simon's murder shows the end of their innocence and complete turn to savagery.

Chloe - prompt 1

2024-01-30 23:08:14 UTC

Lord of the Flies (a sow's head on a stick) is an imaginative character, Simon (or boys) created out of stress and desperation. I think that Lord of the Flies symbolizes the lost innocence. Unlike in the beginning, the boys are losing their pureness and turning savage. I think this is evident because Lord of the Flies is introduced in this chapter where the boys have a deep conflict with each other and release their cruelty to the max. Also, I think flies might foreshadow death in later chapters because they devour dead meat or rotten food. The name "Lord of the Flies" gives off that some event that is controlled by greater matter (like nature) is coming to get the boys.

1. Symbolism of "Lord of the Flies"

ss76105_ — 2024-01-31 02:00:20 UTC

The Lord of the Flies is the is the bloody sow's head
Offering for the beast
Symbolizes all the problems the boys face on the island