Here are today's questions
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?
Then 25 words from this chapter...
After a short break we will continue with the Reading Section of the National test...
In four weeks time you will be doing this exam
Today, it's a reading comprehension text (läsförståelse)
You answer by choosing an alternative A,B,C or D
or by writing some words or a sentence.
ALL the information is in the text..
And next week (Liam)
And next week (Liam)
Chapter 9: A View to a Death
Key quote
“At once the crowd surged after it, poured down the rock, leapt on to the beast, screamed, struck, bit, tore.
There were no words, and no movements but the tearing of teeth and claws.”
Questions
1.
What does Simon discover at the beginning of the chapter?
2.
Why are Piggy and Ralph the only 2 at the pool?
3.
Describe Jack’s appearance and personality in this chapter
4.
What phrase do the boys add to their chant? Where has this been mentioned before?
5.
How does the boys’ game of reenacting the pig hunt change in this chapter?
6.
What are some of the specific details used to describe what happened to Simon’s body at the very end of the chapter?
Quotes
1. The dark sky was shattered by a blue-white scar. […] The chant rose a tone in agony.
“Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!”
“Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!”
2. Jack spoke.
"Give me a drink."
Henry brought him a shell and he drank, watching Piggy and Ralph over the jagged rim. Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape.
Discussion Questions
1. What is the weather like during this chapter? How does that contribute to the tone/mood of the scene?
2. How does Golding use the external environment to escalate the suspense and terror?
3. Looking back over the novel, how is Simon portrayed as a Christ figure? Give specific examples. How does his death continue that symbolism?
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