"Lord of the Flies" chapter 8

Here are the questions for Chapter 8:  Gift for the Darkness

The seminar will be on the 8th March.

Fanny will be leading the seminar.

Key Quote

“[Ralph is] like Piggy. He says things like Piggy. He isn't a proper chief.” 

Questions

1. Why does Jack decide to go off by himself?

2. What is significant about the sow that the boys kill? Do you think it was a good choice for them to kill this particular pig?

3. What do the boys do with the pig’s head? Why?

4. What is the Lord of the Flies? Why is it aptly named?

5. Why do you think Jack invites everyone to join him tonight at the feast?

6. Explain why most of the boys seem so willing to become a member of Jack’s tribe.

7. Give your own explanation of what really happens between Simon and “the Beast.”

Quotes

Explain why these quotes are important

1. 'I'm not going to play. Not with you'

2. "Piggy was...so full of pride in his contribution to the good of society, that he helped to fetch wood."

3. "'You knew, didn't you? I'm part of you? Close, close, close! I'm the reason why it's no go? Why things are what they are?'" 

Discussion Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 8, the boys are frightened of “the beast”. What could the beast represent symbolically?

2. Describe Jack in this chapter. How does he react to Ralph’s control of power on the island? How do Jack’s actions potentially impact the rest of the story?

3. Describe Simon’s confrontation with the “Lord of the Flies”. What is the “Lord of the Flies”? What could this symbolize?

Here are the remaining seminar leaders
Chapter 9          Liam- week 11
Chapter 10        Linnea D- week 12
Chapter 11        Alma-week 13

Chapter 12        Ida- week 14

"Lord of the Flies" chapter 7 plus reading exercises

Good luck Amanda!!!


Chapter 7:  Shadows and tall trees

Key Quote

”Someone's got to go across the island and tell Piggy we'll be back after dark."

Bill spoke, unbelieving.

"Through the forest by himself? Now?"

"We can't spare more than one."

Simon pushed his way to Ralph's elbow."

"I'll go if you like. I don't mind, honestly." 

Questions

1. How does Ralph feel about the rest of the boys as Chapter 7 opens? How does Simon attempt to console Ralph?

 2. Discuss the symbolic nature of the ocean at the beginning of this chapter. What could the ocean represent here?

3. Describe in detail the pig hunt that takes place in Chapter 7. What is different about this hunt?

4. What terrifying discovery do the boys make at the end of the chapter? What could this be symbolic of?

5. Discuss Ralph’s character shift in this chapter? What is happening to Ralph?

6. Describe the instincts the boys are using throughout Chapter

7. How does this tie into the theme of savagery versus civilization?

Quotes

Explain why these quotes are important

1. ”All at once, Robert was screaming and struggling with the strength of frenzy. Jack had him by the hair and was brandishing his knife. Behind him was Roger, fighting to get close. The chant rose ritually, as at the last moment of a dance or a hunt.

"Kill the pig! Cut his throat! Kill the pig! Bash him in!"

Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering.”

2. In front of them, only three or four yards away, was a rock-like hump where no rock should be. Ralph could hear a tiny chattering noise coming from somewhere—perhaps his own mouth. He bound himself together with his will, fused his fear and loathing into a hatred, and stood up. He took two leaden steps forward.

Discussion Questions

1. What are the conditions that Ralph accepts as normal now and does not mind?

2. In your opinion, why is it so important to Ralph that the other boys know he has wounded the boar with his spear?

3. What do you think the author might be trying to show as the boys gather in a circle around Robert? Why do you think this is significant?

4. What do the three boys find at the top of the mountain?  How does this affect them?

After the seminar we will be working on practice exercises for the National Test (Today- Reading)

Complete "Forrest Gump" and start on NP

Good morning.

Today we will listen to the final oral presentations about aspects of the film "Forrest Gump"
Filippa     Elvis and Rock and Roll
Liam        Black Panther Movement
Oskar       Outbreak of Aids/HIV

After this we will start working on the National Test. Today we will take on two parts of a listening test

Part 1
Matching situations with their names

Part 2
A news related task with short answers and multiple choice (A, B, C, D) questions

Tips

• Always read through the questions
• Note any words you're unsure of
• Scan the tasks for photos, charts, maps, headlines
• Always give an answer (don't leave blanks)

Lord of the Flies- Beast from Air

I hope you had a good time in Stockholm and that the production of "Hamlet- Prince of Denmark" was good.

Here are some famous quotes from the play in English:-

“Doubt thou the stars are fire;
Doubt that the sun doth move;
Doubt truth to be a liar;
But never doubt I love.” 


“This above all: to thine own self be true, 
And it must follow, as the night the day, 
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”


“To be, or not to be: that is the question:"

“To die, to sleep - 
To sleep, perchance to dream - ay, there's the rub,
For in this sleep of death what dreams may come...” 

“Listen to many, speak to a few.” 

Today we will continue with "Lord of the Flies". Oskar will guide us through chapter 6
"Beast of Air"

This chapter takes us to a new place on the island, on the right hand side of the map:
Castle Rock

Here are the questions:-

Chapter 6:  Beast from Air

Key Quote

"Ralph took the conch... and held it to his lips; but then he hesitated and did not blow".

 Questions

1. What is the beast from the air?

2. What has Ralph fixed his mind on, that the others seem to think of very little? Why do they not seem to share his concern?

3.  Why is exploring the castle-like rock formation a scary proposition, and who does it? What is Simon's function here?

4.  Why does Ralph go first?

5. Ralph insists they check the mountaintop for the beast and relight the fire. What is it that the other boys want to do?

6.  Everyone wants to be rescued, so why do the other boys not work harder at it?

7.  At the beginning of the chapter, what do Ralph and Simon carry back to the shelter before they go to sleep?

8. As the boys sleep, what is going on in the sky above the island?

9. When Ralph calls for a meeting, what do Samneric tell the others?

10. What excuses does Ralph give to let Piggy stay behind when the other boys go hunt for the Beast?

Quotes

Explain why these quotes are important

"[Simon saw] the picture of a human at once heroic and sick....Other people could stand up and speak to an assembly...without...the pressure of personality; could say what they would as though they were speaking to only one person."

Conch! Conch!" shouted Jack. "We don't need the conch anymore. 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." 

Discussion Questions

1. Describe what has happened to Ralph’s control of power in this chapter. How do the other boys seem to be reacting to Ralph and his system of rules?

2. What does Jack ask Ralph in front of the other boys? How does this question affect the balance of power on the island?

3. What is the author’s purpose in adding the dead parachutist to the story? What does this remind us as readers?

4. What is going on in the “outside world” while the boys are on the island? How does this add to the theme of  “Lord of the Flies"?

Then 25 words

Afterwards you will have time to complete your story about "Forrest Gump" and hopefully a word list!!!

Lord of the Flies chapter 7

Hope you all had a great time in Stockholm.
Here are the questions for chapter 7 for next week
It is Amanda who will be leading the seminar

Chapter 7:  Shadows and tall trees

Key Quote

”Someone's got to go across the island and tell Piggy we'll be back after dark."

Bill spoke, unbelieving.

"Through the forest by himself? Now?"

"We can't spare more than one."

Simon pushed his way to Ralph's elbow."

"I'll go if you like. I don't mind, honestly." 

Questions

1. How does Ralph feel about the rest of the boys as Chapter 7 opens? How does Simon attempt to console Ralph?

 2. Discuss the symbolic nature of the ocean at the beginning of this chapter. What could the ocean represent here?

3. Describe in detail the pig hunt that takes place in Chapter 7. What is different about this hunt?

4. What terrifying discovery do the boys make at the end of the chapter? What could this be symbolic of?

5. Discuss Ralph’s character shift in this chapter? What is happening to Ralph?

6. Describe the instincts the boys are using throughout Chapter

7. How does this tie into the theme of savagery versus civilization?

Quotes

Explain why these quotes are important

1. ”All at once, Robert was screaming and struggling with the strength of frenzy. Jack had him by the hair and was brandishing his knife. Behind him was Roger, fighting to get close. The chant rose ritually, as at the last moment of a dance or a hunt.

"Kill the pig! Cut his throat! Kill the pig! Bash him in!"

Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering.”

2. In front of them, only three or four yards away, was a rock-like hump where no rock should be. Ralph could hear a tiny chattering noise coming from somewhere—perhaps his own mouth. He bound himself together with his will, fused his fear and loathing into a hatred, and stood up. He took two leaden steps forward.

Discussion Questions

1. What are the conditions that Ralph accepts as normal now and does not mind?

2. In your opinion, why is it so important to Ralph that the other boys know he has wounded the boar with his spear?

3. What do you think the author might be trying to show as the boys gather in a circle around Robert? Why do you think this is significant?

4. What do the three boys find at the top of the mountain?  How does this affect them?