Transcript Lord of the Flies - St. Pius X High School | Kansas City, MO

Lord of the Flies
by William Golding
Background
 The
story takes place during WWII,
probably on an island somewhere in
the Atlantic.
 Several boys between the ages of 6
and 12 have been evacuated from
their war-torn boarding school.
Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell
 Name
& describe the first two
characters we meet. How are their
attitudes about the island different?
 Why does Ralph’s talk of rescue
sound naïve or innocent?
 What seems to be the importance of
the conch shell?
 Who is Merridew and what is our first
impression of him?
Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell
 How
can we see that Jack is used to
leading?
 Who is elected leader?
 Although Piggy seemed to be the
smartest and Jack is an obvious
leader, why is Ralph elected chief?
 How is the division of labor
arranged?
Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell
 In
what ways did Ralph disappoint
Piggy?
 What is the first act of willful
destruction? What is the boys’ reaction?
 What takes place when Jack, Ralph,
and Simon find a piglet caught among
the creepers?
 At this point, what is the relationship
b/w Jack & Ralph?
Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
 What
function has the clearing by the
lagoon, described as a platform,
seem to have assumed?
 How does the conch become the
visible symbol of authority?
 What are Jack’s feelings about rules?
 What does the frightened boy tell the
group, and how does it affect them?
Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
 Who
accepted the responsibility for
tending the fire?
 What does Piggy reluctantly
contribute to the fire?
 What changes had to be made as a
result of the fire?
Chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain
 What
further characteristics of Piggy
are revealed in this chapter?
 On what ominous note does this
chapter end?
Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach
 How
successful is Jack in the second
hunt?
 Why is Ralph getting frustrated?
 Who is the only one who helps Ralph
build the huts?
 When Jack is hunting or talking
about hunting, what kind of look
does he have? What does this seem
to signify?
Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach
 What
conflict arises between Jack
and Ralph?
 Why is Ralph so concerned about the
“littluns”?
 What is revealed about Simon in this
chapter?
 What literary term is used in this
quotation: “They walked along, two
continents of experience and
feeling…”?
Chapter 4: Painted Faces &
Long Hair
 Describe
the activities of the
“littluns.”
 Why do Roger and Maurice knock
over the sand castles of the
“littluns”?
 What literary terms are used in the
following quotation: “The sun gazed
down like an angry eye”? (58)
Chapter 4: Painted Faces &
Long Hair
 What
is revealed about Roger by his
actions in this chapter?
–Why does he stop short of actually
hitting Henry?
–What comment is made about
civilization?
–How is the comment
foreshadowing?
Chapter 4: Painted Faces &
Long Hair
 How
do the hunters prepare for
another hunt?
–How does the mask free Jack?
 Describe
the hunters’ return.
 How do the hunters react to Ralph’s
angry tirade?
Chapter 4: Painted Faces &
Long Hair
 What
incident creates yet another
barrier between Jack and Ralph?
 What two worlds does the narrator
say that Jack and Ralph depict?
 Describe the confrontation between
Jack and Piggy.
Chapter 5: Beast from Water
Chapter 5: Beast from Water
Chapter 5: Beast from Water
Chapter 5: Beast from Water
Chapter 6: Beast from Air
Chapter 6: Beast from Air