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LORD OF THE FLIES

LORD OF THE FLIES. Chapter Comprehension. CHAPTER 1. Give an example of how the jungle is described in a sinister way at the beginning of the chapter and an example of how this image changes throughout the chapter. What is the importance of the setting of this novel thus far?

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LORD OF THE FLIES

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  1. LORD OF THE FLIES Chapter Comprehension

  2. CHAPTER 1 • Give an example of how the jungle is described in a sinister way at the beginning of the chapter and an example of how this image changes throughout the chapter. What is the importance of the setting of this novel thus far? • What is your reaction to each of the main characters? Your response should contain a quotation and a relation to personal experience. • What takes place when Ralph, Jack and Simon find a piglet caught in a bush? What is the effect of this encounter on the characters and what is its significance within the novel?

  3. CHAPTER 2 • What is the most significant element of the first assembly? • Compare Ralph and Jack’s reactions to the story from the frightened boy. Which of the two shows better leadership qualities? What further characteristics of Piggy are revealed in this chapter? • Describe the significance and symbolism of the fire from Ralphs’s suggestion, to its description and its consequences.

  4. CHAPTER 3 • How have Jack and Ralph progressed as individuals? How has their relationship evolved? • What is revealed about Simon in this chapter? • What indications are there that the society is beginning to break down? What do you think are Golding’s implied beliefs about democracy and a parliamentary system?

  5. CHAPTER 4 • Reflect on the appearance and activities of the ‘littluns’. What is revealed about Roger by his actions towards them in this chapter? • Reflect on the hunters preparations for another hunt and their behaviour upon their return. How are these behaviours significant? • Describe the confrontation between Jack and Ralph and Piggy. Who wins the arguments in this chapter? • How is the theme of nature vs. nurture introduced in this chapter? • How is the shape of the narrative furthered in this chapter?

  6. CHAPTER 5 • How does the setting become an element of fear in this chapter? • What are the reactions of the various boys to the ‘beast’? (littluns, Ralph, Jack, Simon) At this point in the novel, what is the importance of the ‘beast’? • How has Ralph changed since the beginning of the novel? Why do Piggy and Simon want/need Ralph to remain chief? • What is the importance of Percival in this chapter and in the novel? • What evidence is there in this chapter of the deterioration of democratic rule?

  7. CHAPTER 6 • What is the sign that comes down from the world of grownups? • How is Simon demonstrated as different from everyone else on the island in this chapter? • Find evidence of the growing rift between Ralph and Jack (and Jack’s followers). • What is the effect of the setting on the boys at this point in the novel? What is the effect of the boys on the setting? • What predictions can you make from the events of this chapter?

  8. CHAPTER 7 • Setting: What is the importance of the scene of Ralph’s home life? • Character: What important question does Ralph ask Jack? How do the various characters react to this question and how does this reaction represent the more general mindset of the boys? How do you think Jack would answer? • Action: How does this hunt differ from preceding hunts? • Theme: What evidence is there of the theme of savagery in this chapter? • Structure/Style: What does Simon predict as he talks to Ralph? How is this moment significant?

  9. CHAPTER 8 • Setting: What is Simon’s relationship with the island in this chapter? • Character: How does Piggy begin to demonstrate leadership skills? • Action: How does this hunt differ from the previous ones? • Theme: How does Jack’s band of followers now differ from Ralph’s? What is the significance of Jack’s line ‘I’m not going to play any longer’? • Symbol: What is ‘the lord of the flies’? How do various characters feel about it? What is your reaction to it? • Structure/Style: What is your opinion of the narrative breaks in this chapter?

  10. CHAPTER 9 • Setting: What is the importance of the shift in weather in this chapter? • Character: Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to attend Jack’s feast? How do you feel about their decision and decision making process? OR Where does Simon go after he leaves ‘the lord of the flies’? Do you have any guesses as to what may be medically wrong with Simon? • Action: What tragic mistake is made in the frenzy and excitement of the dance? How is this mistake then erased? How is this disappearance reminiscent of other events in the novel? • Theme: What is the significance of the line ‘ there was the throb and frenzy of a single organism’? • Structure/Style: What is significant about the description of the boys during their ‘frenzy’? OR What is the significance of the description of Simon’s body drifting out to sea?

  11. CHAPTER 10 • Setting: How are day/light and night/dark offset in this chapter? • Character:In what way does Roger mean ‘he’s a proper Chief, isn’t he’ when referring to Jack? What is Roger’s ‘illumination’? • Action: Why do Jack’s boys attack Ralph’s? • Theme: Discuss the significance of symbols at this point in the novel. • Structure/Style: Find an example from this chapter where what is not said is more significant than what is said. (Example: How do the various boys explain Simon’s death?)

  12. CHAPTER 11 • Setting: Discuss the significance of the Castle Rock. • Character: Do you think Piggy is fully aware of how far from ‘civilized behaviour’ Jack and his followers have degenerated? What is Roger’s position at the end of this chapter? • Action: How can you be sure Jack is no longer playing a game? • Theme: What happens to Piggy and the conch? Why is it significant that these two events happen at the same time? • Structure/Style: In what ways are the actions of this chapter the anticipated ending of the progression throughout the novel? (Give two examples.)

  13. CHAPTER 12 • Setting: How is the setting’s role in the novel concluded? • Character: How successful are Ralph’s attempts to rationalize what has happened? • Action: How is Ralph saved at the last possible moment? • Theme: What are the themes identified on the last page of the novel? • Structure/Style: When the naval officer looks at the boys, what does he see? How is what he says shocking to the boys and to the reader?

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