PEE- Medium Assessment

1. PEE- Medium Assessment Lord of the Flies

2. Theme Choose a theme that exists in this passage from Lord of the Flies. Possible themes: Loss of innocence, loss of identity, blindness and sight, fear of the unknown, power corrupts and power unites, civilization versus savagery, the dark side of human nature, nature of evil, anarchy, the need for civilization and order.

3. Introduction Hook Title and author Brief summary of the novel/text (1-2 sentences) Summary of the passage (1-3 sentences) -what is happening in the passage? Theme and what does William Golding wants us, the reader, to think, feel, understand about that theme? Devices you will discuss.

4. 1st Body paragraph Point Example explain.

5. Piggy is a violentcharacterwhofeeds his inner beast through his dark side, • “We want meat-” • “And we don’t get it.” Through this we see Piggy is a pig.

6. Characterization • Choose Ralph or Jack from the passage and think about what is being said about the beliefs, values, attitude of the character(s) through the passage. Think too about them as a symbol– and how it strengthens your point – this is on your other sheet. • Make a Point – what do we understand about (Ralph, Jack, Roger, etc) through this passage (How are they changing or what is their personality) How does this relate to your theme? • Example – provide a quotation to support the point above. • Explain – explain the quotation, discuss any connotations from any of the words in the quote you used, what can we infer or is implied from the quotation and explain what it reveals about the character/personality/beliefs/etc…

7. Example – Piggy – this is from elsewhere… Point – Piggy’s character loses his sense of what is morally right and wrong when faced with the power he gains through the conch. Example - “’I’ve got the conch!’ said Piggy indignantly.” Explain - The conch a symbol for order, authority and leadership empowers Piggy despite the fact he is not chief or leader of the hunters. He boldly confronts the leader of the hunters and does not realize that in a civilized society one does not question authority. Through the power of the conch he feels that he has a right to speak down to people, “you littluns shut up!” Showing he no longer respects those around him. Piggy the symbol for the adult world, rational thought and intelligence is slipping into the same mentality as the other boys. Piggy feels he is empowered by the conch and therefore thinks he can be cruel and not faces the consequences of treating people in a uncivilized way.

8. Tone Point: what is the tone of the passage? So, how does William Golding feel about the theme you are writing about? And what does he want us, the reader, to understand, think and feel about this theme? Example: Give one. Explain: Explain the quotations importance and its relationship to your theme. And then why this tone is used.

9. choices Tone – tone Tone – mood Mood – mood (1 character0 Mood – mood (2 characters)

10. Tone Point – The tone of the passage is serious and frightening because Piggy questions those with more power than him and therefore questions the rules by which a civilization is defined. Golding wants us to realize that this is serious and frightening because Piggy is one of the only boys who thinks about consequences of actions and survival. However, through his changing attitude we see the downfall of both Piggy and the other boys through not following those in charge. Example: Piggy asks Jack, “which is better – to be a pack of painted Indians like you are or to be sensible like Ralph.” Explain: He continues to criticize those around him, something someone who is unwilling to look at another perspective will do in order to prove themselves right. This tone is created to show that the breakdown of rules in a society is a serious matter and can be extremely frightening.

11. Mood Point: Discuss the mood of a character or the mood(s) of a character. What this or these moods reveal about the character. Example: Provide one for one of the moods 1st. Explain: analyze the quotation, what it is showing about the character. Example: Provide the second mood. Explain: analyze the second mood and what it reveals about the changing nature of the character. If you have done two character do the same as above but also explain what is revealed by the difference of mood in characters.

12. Mood P: The mood is serious and frightening because Piggy is one of the only boys who thinks about consequences of actions and survival. However, through his changing attitude we see the downfall of both Piggy and the other boys through not following those in charge. E: “Which is better – to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?” E: If Piggy had been able to realize that both are important aspects of survival then he would have been more accepted by the boys. He was a constant reminder of rules and regulations imposed by civilization that had been forgotten when faced with the need to survive. Piggy’s need for power shows us that anyone can succumb to the darkness within and that power in the wrong hands can destroy unity.

13. In the end. You will have an introduction, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion You will have discusses characterization, symbol, and mood/tone.

14. Conclusion What does William Golding want us to understand, think and feel about the theme you chose and the changing nature of the boys? How does your chosen theme relate to real life issues and problems? Why should it be taken seriously?

15. Through this passage, Golding wants the readers to see the savagery and evil present in the dark side of human beings. The changing nature of the boys is an example of the dark side slowly taking over. This dark side can be observed in a fight, where the insurmountable rush of anger and hatred destroys one’s reason. The individual can only respond to one reaction in that state of mind: Destroy the target. This is an important issue because this dark side enables people to make mistakes they will regret later, such as getting carried away in a fight. Golding creatively uses language to show people exactly how potent the inherent evil in humans is.

16. In retrospect, Golding wants us to see that all of us have a dark side, and he  exemplifies this concept by transforming a character, formerly portrayed as the representation of civilization and order, into someone who momentarily is consumed by the desire to cause pain and forget his own sense of morality. He shows the reader that when these boys are isolated from society without civilization and order, an adult or a higher authority, the savage side of human nature slowly starts to consume them, when the dark side of human nature is left unchecked it can overcome the rationale and moral side of humans. Golding uses characterization, symbol, mood and diction to illuminate the savagery and evil present in all human beings and to show how easy it is to succumb to this darker side.

17. simile Use one of the similes as an example so you can use the terminology of simile.

18. covered You will have covered theme, characterization, symbol, tone and mood.