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LOTF Chapter One

LOTF Chapter One. The Sound of the Shell. Chapter One Notes. Ralph’s shedding of clothes is symbolic of the shedding of civilization. Ralph and Piggy – very rational. Jack and troop of choir boys – militaristic.

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LOTF Chapter One

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  1. LOTF Chapter One The Sound of the Shell

  2. Chapter One Notes • Ralph’s shedding of clothes is symbolic of the shedding of civilization. • Ralph and Piggy – very rational. • Jack and troop of choir boys – militaristic. • Protagonist (Ralph) and Antagonist (Jack) are brought together and are depicted as opposites; immediate rivalry between them. • Jack = world of hunting, tactics, and skill. • Ralph = common sense and sensitivity to natural world

  3. Chapter One Notes continued… • Boys realize they need a leader; Ralph elected. • Jack bullies Piggy to make himself feel better. • Ralph, Jack, and Simon explore the island, taking in the beauty; they play games in the jungle. • Jack – held back by laws of civilized world; has no natural instinct for the hunt • Conch shell – symbol of authority and order.

  4. Things to Notice… • Characterization: Ralph…he is the “Everyman” of the story; adventuresome, healthy, curious. • Characterization: Piggy…He is a realist and believes that without grownups, they will not survive. He attaches himself to Ralph. • Imagery: The Choir…Jack is introduced in dark imagery as he leads his twin lines of choirboys; they are wearing long dark robes and capes. • Characterization: Simon…Member of Jack’s group; doesn’t quite fit in; Christ-like figure.

  5. Things to Notice continued… • Literary Device: Samneric, the twins. They begin the story with separate names, but their identities merge. The boys’ individuality—and their rights as human beings to individual choice—are disintegrating. • Symbol: Piggy…symbol of civilization; his glasses are a symbol of technology (wipes them clean, assuring their most efficient usage). His “auntie” is a source of acceptable adult knowledge (to legitimize his claims), just as civilization relies on knowledge.

  6. Things to Notice continued… • Symbol: The Island…The island is Eden, untouched and unspoiled until the boys arrive from the outside world. Golding talks about “the scar” left by the plane, an implication of some illness or damage which has now come to the island. • Symbol and Ritual: The Conch…This is the most significant symbol. By assembling the survivors, the boys can now organize a society.

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