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LOTF 9

LOTF 9. Quiz. 1. What happens to Simon’s body when he dies? 2. What happens to the “Beast from the air” when Simon dies? 3. What occurs on the island for only the second time during Simon’s murder? 4. What were the boys doing to protect themselves when Simon emerged from the jungle?

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LOTF 9

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  1. LOTF 9

  2. Quiz 1. What happens to Simon’s body when he dies? 2. What happens to the “Beast from the air” when Simon dies? 3. What occurs on the island for only the second time during Simon’s murder? 4. What were the boys doing to protect themselves when Simon emerged from the jungle? 5. What does Jack’s tribe come to steal in Chapter 10? 6. What actions does Jack take that make Roger believe he is a proper chief ? 7. What did Piggy believe they came to steal? 8. What is Wilfred’s role in Chapter 10? 9. How does Jack respond to the claim that the Beast is dead? 10. Who are the only boys left with Ralph in Chapter 10?

  3. A View to a Death Poses an interesting question, whose view is the chapter speaking of? The Beast or Lord of the Flies? Ralph and Piggy? The reader?

  4. Based on the first paragraph of Chapter 9, what is the author’s tone? What images lead the reader to presume such a tone? Answers to these questions will allow one to formulate a thesis statement.

  5. Thesis Example In Lord of the Flies, Golding threatening use of heat and the raising stress it brings with as a ominous harbinger of the evil that is to come. Notice Golding’s use of heat always precedes violence. Other things of note in Golding’s writing are he rarely writes long sentences and uses commas sparingly

  6. Simon’s Maturity In the second paragraph, we see evidence of Simon experiencing several of the archetypical markers of change. Sleep Womb Blood Similar to “Through the Tunnel” From this point he “walks like an old man”

  7. The Beast The flies made a “dark cloud around his head” – a dark halo around the beast “The tangle of lines showed him the mechanics of this parody”- the Beast is represented as a kind of puppet created with the “colors of corruption” Simon frees the lines from the rocks, noticing that the Beast was both “harmless and horrible” Simon ventures in the wilderness alone and returns with a message of peace and a warning against future sins- archetypical of religious leaders “Harmless and horrible” = “The only thing to fear is fear itself”, fitting WWII statement

  8. Jack’s Tribe “Jack painted and garlanded sat there like an idol” – makes himself a god “Jack stood up and waved his spear” – sign of dominance “Has everyone eaten as much as they want…given out of pride of ownership”- recognition of everyone lives off him “Looked down from behind his paint” Gives orders to his tribesmen to serve him “Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape.” Notice how his tribe is based off immediate needs and greed, antithetical of Ralph’s tribe which was about shared responsibilities and benefits

  9. The Storm The setting is one of the primary methods of building a mood in the reader “Instead of thunder there was point of impact in the explosion.” “Do our dance! Come on! Dance!”- similar to Indian war and rain dances Piggy and Ralph showed themselves “eager to take a place in this demented but partly secure society” which “hemmed in the terror and made it governable.” The storm intensifies as the fervor of the dance grows.

  10. Simon and the loss of Innocence Simon returns to tell the group what he learned in the wilderness… “a dead man on a hill” “the mouth of new circle crunched and screamed”- reminiscent of Simon’s falling into the mouth of the beast- “Screamed, struck, bit and tore.” “tearing of teeth and claws” “The air was cool” there is “clear water” an iridescent creatures make a halo around his head. He is carried slowly out to sea

  11. Simon and the Loss of Innocence • Simon is floated out to the ocean on a bed of lights- returned to the ocean- a feminine archetype • However, Simon’s dead body is taken out to sea, while the beast flies off. • It seems to imply that the Beast wins and more trouble is on the way • If Simon is a Christ-like figure then the story is corrupted by his death • Simon is killed by angry mob for attempting to voice his beliefs • However, he never actually gets to speak his believes • He is brought down while the Beast is raised up

  12. LOTF CHAPTER 10 The Shell and The Glasses

  13. Former Traditions “The fragile white conch”- gives the implication that it is old, but to be revered.

  14. Denial “Did you see what they did?”--- “ I was on the outside too.”– “We left early” Ralph grows scared of what the boys will become “I’m frightened. Of us.” Notice the use of two very short sentence, highlights the fear and the object creating the fear. “The air was heavy with unspoken knowledge”

  15. Militarized Zone Jack turns “Castle Rock” into a fort Makes Roger believes “He’s a proper chief” “He’s going to beat Wilfred” – never gives a mention of why they are going to beat Wilfred

  16. Culture of Fear “Assimilating the possibilities of irresponsible authority” Wilfred is used as a form of public punishment meant to build a culture of fear Jack insists that the Beast is still alive. “How could we-kill-it?” By making the Beast immortal and shape shifting, Jack creates a symbol that will always exist. Jack finally calls his tribe to action to further steal fire from the other tribe- What is the significance of this statement?

  17. “The Fire was Dying on Them” The fire is slowly dying, regardless of the effort the boys put into it. Significance? Jack’s tribe steals Piggy’s glasses from them, while Ralph’s tribe fights among themselves. “He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear.” What is the significance of Jack stealing the glasses and not the conch?

  18. Simon’s death separates the last remaining spiritual element on the island Piggy, Sam and Eric are all the older boys left with Ralph Ralph is traumatized by the murder of Simon, cannot forgive himself for being there and doing nothing Piggy convinces him that it was an accident, unpreventable, and they were on the outside of the circle- unresponsible Sam and Eric claim they were tired and left early “I’m frightened. Of us.”

  19. At Castle Rock every one is challenged who approaches- becomes a more military camp • Roger believes his defenses make him a proper chief • They beat Wilfred for no known reason • Jack claims that the Beast came “disguised” and there is no way to kill it • Symbolism- No way to stop irrational thinking and fear • This both excuses them from the guilt of Simon’s murder and spreads fear that the camp has to rely on Jack to alleviate • Jack tells the camp to leave the heads of all their hunts to the Beast- The Lord of the Flies is spreading

  20. Ralph forgets why they need the fire in the first place • Forgets that they need to be rescued; the island has become his life • The four of them can no longer keep the fire going • Symbolism- their chances of being rescued are diminishing • Jack and his camp ambush the boys to steal Piggy’s glasses, but leaves the conch shell • Symbolism- The savage tribe steals science and leaves the order • It also separates them from their last chance of being rescued • What is science without order?

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