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Lord of the Flies A Sure Cure for the Summer Blues
Essential Questions 1.) What is the authors
purpose for writing? 2.) How do your opinions
relate to the novels characters, themes and
events?
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Activating Prior Knowledge Imagine being selected
to represent our school at an international
conference of high school students. You are on
your way to China when all of a sudden your plane
goes down! You find yourself stranded on a
deserted island in the middle of the ocean with
over fifty other students. There are no adults,
no rules and few supplies. Just before the plane
crashed another student stated they heard the
pilot send a distress signal that the plane was
under enemy attack! There are many questions
running through your head Is there a war? Are
there survivors? Will you be found? How will you
all survive? However, there is only one question
you must answer WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT?
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William Golding Corruption Without Consequence

• author William Golding
• son of an English schoolmaster
• school master / British Royal Navy
• service in WWII (why he wrote the book)
• sheltered / wealthy childhood
• unprepared for the violence of war
• - 1954 Lord of the Flies is published

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How did Golding get the Idea?

• Horrors of World War II and the Holocaust.
• Question - "How can 'good' people commit such
  horrific crimes?"
• Naval officer
• - commanded a small rocket-launching craft
• - present at the sinking of the Bismarck / D-Day
  landings
• - his description of war
• one had ones nose rubbed in the
  human condition

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How did Golding get the Idea?

• Based the novels plot on a bedtime story for
  children
• catch let the characters behave as they really
  would!
• 1939 evacuation of children from Britain began
  (precautionary measures)
• For more info on the evacuations visit
  http//www.learningcurve.gov.uk/homefront/evacuati
  on/

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Lord of the Flies is an Allegory

• Allegory - The representation of abstract ideas
  or principles by characters, figures, or events
  in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.
• Exposition - (in a play, novel, etc.) dialogue,
  description, etc., that gives the audience or
  reader the background of the characters and the
  present situation.

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Elements of an Allegory

• Archetype - an ideal (symbolic) example
• like a stereotype
• Examples the rebel, the nerd, the cheerleader,
  the bully,

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Things to consider as you read

• The island is shaped like a boat.
• The boat shape ancient symbol of
  civilization.
• Why do you think the author chose this particular
  shape?

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Things to consider as you read

• "Lord of the Flies" (a literal translation of the
  Hebrew name Beelzebub a powerful demon / devil.
• All of the characters will symbolize an abstract
  concept
• (Pay attention to their actions, physical
  description and dialogue)

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HOMEWORK

• Read Chapter One Due Wednesday!
• Read closely and be prepared for a comprehension
  reading check quiz!
• Answer the following journal prompt Due Monday!
• ( 1 page / 3 paragraphs)
• Prompt After reading the first chapter,
• what character appears to be the protagonist?
• Why? What obstacle(s) do you think the
• protagonist will be challenged to overcome
• in the remaining chapters?

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Island Survival (View Handout)

• Scenario Imagine that your group has been
  stranded on a deserted tropical island. After
  searching the coast, the following items have
  been recovered by your group
• razor cell phone with a dead battery
• three large cans of chicken noodle soup
• a gold watch
• a 6 x 4 canvas tarp
• 3 feet of nylon rope
• a rusted 2 inch pocket knife
• an empty lighter
• Problem
• (1)Rank the above items in order of
• importance (1 most to 7 least).
• (2) Next to each item write a 2-3 sentence
• description that explains how
• you plan to use the listed item.
• TIP This scenario is given to army rangers
• during their training, and does contain
• a correct answer for the most important
  item!
• Think about your first objective

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Island Survival (View Handout)

• COMPLETE YOUR ACTIVITY IN GROUPS OF THREE OR LESS
• QUICKLY AND QUIETLY DETERMINE YOUR RANKINGS
• BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR REASONING

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Curious About Your Survival I.Q.?

• VISIT http//www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/survival
  .cgi
• Lost At Sea
• - Youre on a sinking boat and given a
  list of fifteen items
• - You must select six items from the list
  that you will take
• with you on a survival raft
• - The six items you select will determine
  your survival
• instincts and aptitude.
• (Based on a similar test offered by the
  U.S. Coast Guard).

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THE CORRECT ANSWER IS..

• AN EMPTY DISPOSABLE LIGHTER
• ACCORDING TO THE ARMY RANGERS THE FLINT ON THE
  LIGHTER IS THE MOST VALUABLE ITEM.
• FLINT PROVIDES THE BEST CHANCE FOR STARTING A
  FIRE
• FIRE LIFE
• (IT SHOULD BE THE FIRST OBJECTIVE)

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LOTF Chapter One Quiz

• Which character is described as, a boxer as far
  as width and heaviness of shoulders went but
  there was a mildness about his mouth and eyes
  that proclaimed no devil.
• Who was raising Piggy before the crash?
• Which character states, I expect well want to
  know their namesand make a list.
• Explain the significance of the chapters title,
  The Sound of the Shell (how does it relate to
  the plot)
• Who is Merridew?

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LOTF Chapter Two Quiz

• Which character states (in reference to the conch
  shell), And he wont be interrupted. Except by
  me.
• 2. Which character states, Well have rules!
  Lots of rules!
• 3. What does the boy with the mulberry-colored
  birthmark reveal at the meeting?
• 4. Who does Ralph say will rescue the boys?
• 5. Explain the significance of the chapters
  title, Fire on the Mountain (how does it relate
  to the plot)

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Ralph The Protagonist

• "You could see he might make a boxer, but there
  was a mildness about his mouth and eyes that
  proclaimed no devil." (Golding 10).
• 1. What is Ralph like?
• 2. How does Ralph respond to Piggys practical
• suggestion to have a meeting?
• 3. Is Ralph an optimist or a pessimist?

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Piggy

• What intelligence had been shown was traceable
  to Piggy.
• (Golding 22).
• 4. What is Piggy like?
• 5. What does Piggy claim he overhead the pilot
  saying
• (before the crash)?

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Jack
"he was tall, thin and bony and his hair was
red.. His face was crumpled and freckled, and
ugly without silliness. Out of this face stared
two blue eyes, frustrated now, and turning, or
ready to turn to anger." (Golding 20). 6.
Describe the way Jack and his band of choirboys
looked as they came toward the assembled
group. 7. How does Jack treat the others?
Explain the significance (foreshadowing)
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Simon
He was a skinny, vivid little boy, with a glance
coming up from under a hut of straight hair that
hung down, black and course." (Golding 24). 8.
What is Simon like? 9. How does Simon describe
the unusual buds on the bushes?
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The Littluns and the Boy with the Mulberry
Birthmark
10. How do the younger boys act when they get
there? 11. What is significant about the boy
with the mulberry birthmark? 12. What are some
problems that seem to be developing?
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Roger
"a slight furtive boy whom no one knew, who kept
himself with an inner intensity of avoidance and
secrecy (Golding 22). 13. What role do you
think Roger will play in this adventure? 14.
How may the above quote be foreshadowing
his role?
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THE ROLE OF LEADER

• How did the boys select a leader?
• Was this a good way to select a leader?
  Explain.
• What conflict soon arises at the meeting?
• How is it solved?
• What does Ralph do to make Jack feel better?
• What is compromised?

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THE EXPEDITION

• 7. What is the purpose of the expedition of Jack,
• Ralph and Simon?
• 8. Why hadnt Jack been able to kill the pig?
• - Turn to page 31 They knew very well
  why he hadnt because of the enormity of the
  knife descending and cutting into living flesh
  because of the unbearable blood.

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Assignment

• Read Chapters Three (Huts on the Beach) and Four
  (Painted Faces and Long Hair) for homework
• Be prepared for a quiz!
• Due Monday!
• You do not have reading guide questions to
  answer therefore, you will need to read closely
  and figure out important information. TIP TAKE
  NOTES AS YOU READ!

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Group Work

• In groups 3 or less determine
• Five steps the boys have taken to survive (make
  a list)
• At least three mistakes the boys have already
  made (make a list of each mistake AND explain why
  it is a mistake)
• A list of five steps YOU would have taken to
  survive if you were on the island (EXPLAIN YOUR
  REASONING)
• A list of five rules YOU would have made if you
  were Ralph (EXPLAIN YOUR REASONING)
• The boys next step is to build shelter. Explain
  in either a paragraph or a labeled diagram how
  you would successfully accomplish this important
  task.

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LOTF Chapters 3 and 4 Quiz

• In Chapter 3 when Jack returns to the beach, who
  is the only person helping Ralph build the huts?
• What does Jack say he would like to do BEFORE
  being rescued.
• Name one of the two characters that kick over and
  destroy the littluns sand castles.
• Why does the ship not rescue the stranded boys?
• Explain the significance of the title, Painted
  Faces and Long Hair (specifically how does it
  relate to the plot)

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Essential Question What happens in Chapter 3
and Chapter 4?

• As a class, we will complete the listed questions
  for chapter three.
• Individually, you will complete the listed
  questions for chapter four.
• Your packets will be collected at the end of the
  period.
• Both chapter three and chapter four questions
  will be graded for accuracy.
• Chapter four questions will also be graded for
  in-depth explanations. (Each question for chapter
  four is worth two points!)
• If you finish early, turn in your packet and
  begin your homework (Read Chapter Five)

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Essential Questions What happens in Chapter
4?What is a dynamic character?How have the main
characters changed?
LOTF Chapters 4 and 5 The Storm is Coming
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• A character who undergoes a change or changes
  during the story as a result of the plots
  action.
• The change can be for better or worse

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Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

• Abraham Maslow studied successful people.
• Results suggested that all people want to be
  happy and loving, HOWEVER certain needs must meet
  before they can act unselfishly. (UNSELFISH
  HAPPY)
• Maslow stated human nature to always want more
• Begin basic needs
• As one desire is satisfied, another pops up in
  its place.

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Assignment LOTF Psychological Criticism
Physiological needs Eating Drinking Sleeping
Physiological needs take the highest priority.
Physiological needs can control thoughts and
actions, and can cause people to feel sickness,
pain, and discomfort. .
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Assignment LOTF Psychological Criticism
Safety needs Personal security from crime.
Security (financial / physical) Health and
well-being Safety needs prevent
accidents/illness and the adverse impacts
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Assignment LOTF Psychological Criticism
Love/Belonging/Social needs friendship intimacy
support / communication Humans need to feel a
sense of belonging and acceptance (large or small
group) They need to love and be loved. can
often overcome the physiological and security
needs, depending on the strength of the peer
pressure.
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Assignment LOTF Psychological Criticism
All humans have a need to be respected, to have
self-respect, and to respect others. recognition
sense of contribution (feel accepted and
self-valued) Imbalances low self-esteem,
inferiority complexes, an inflated sense of
self-importance Lower level fame, respect, and
glory. Higher level confidence, competence,
and achievement.
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Assignment LOTF Psychological Criticism
Self Actualization is the instinctual need of
humans to make the most of their abilities and to
strive to be the best they can.

• Awareness (perception of reality, peak
  experiences, ethical awareness)
• Honesty (social interest, deep relationships,
  democratic outlook)
• Freedom (independent, creative thought, need for
  solitude)
• Trust (acceptance of self, others and nature)

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LOTF Chapters 4 and 5

• Journal Individual Needs
• What are your current individual needs, wants and
  goals? Why are they important to you? What are
  you willing to do to satisfy them? What lines
  would you refuse to cross?
• In order to brainstorm, think about your current
  views, goals and definition of success (Remember
  Maslows Chart).
• Compose a well-written three paragraph one page
  response in your journal. (Journals due by the
  end of the class period!)

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LOTF Chapters 1 6 Review

• He found himself understanding part of ones
  waking life was spent watching ones feet
• - He has to watch his step Realizes Jack is
  the enemy
• - Walking a fine line between order and chaos
• What do Ralph, Jack, Piggy and Simon say about
  the beast / fear? - Ralph no beast / control
  fear
• - Jack no beast on the island / be afraid
• - Piggy no beast / fear each other (Jack)
• - Simon beast exists / within all of them
  (capacity for evil)

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LOTF Chapters 1 6 Review

• Maybe there is a beast. What I mean is maybe
  its only us.
• - anger, desperation, loneliness, insanity,
• - Simon is spiritual (maybe psychic!)
• - understands complexity of humanity (good and
  evil)
• What may SamnEric they symbolize?
• - peer pressure (cannot function individually)
• - all forms of propaganda (exaggerate the
  beast)
• Who would you listen to at the end of chapter
  six? Ralph or Jack? Why?

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LOTF Chapters 1 - 7

• Essential Questions
• What are the novels themes?
• What are some concepts (issues) that may relate
  to each theme?
• How are the novels themes evident in our lives?

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Themes

1. Human Nature vs. The Common Good
2. Mankinds Capacity for Evil
3. Elements of Self-Actualization
4. Good vs. Evil
5. Civility vs. Savagery

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Group Work

• Complete the Anticipation Guide (groups of 3 or
  less)
• Underneath each question you must write a
  supporting example from the book, as well as, a
  supporting example from our society (past or
  present)
• Therefore, you will have two examples (one
  textual / one real) underneath each prompt.
• If you finish early sign-up for your project
  topic!
• TOPICS DUE MONDAY!!!!!

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Crimes Against Humanity

• Essential Question
• Why do good people do bad things?
• How do the novels themes connect to both past
  and present events?

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Golding was inspired by current events

• 1944 the term genocide is coined / defined
• Genocide violent crimes committed against
  groups with the intent to destroy the existence
  of the group.
• In 1945 Nuremberg Charter
• Crimes against humanity coined / defined
• Crimes against humanity murder, extermination,
  enslavement, deportation, rape or torture

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Crimes Against Humanity

• Assignment
• Construct a PowerPoint that illustrates Goldings
  theme in our past or present society.
• Your presentation must have at least six slides,
  contain at least one picture and consist of
  research from at least three reliable / cited
  sources
• ADD TO YOUR NOTES TEXTUAL CONNECTIONS SLIDE
  (COMPARE YOUR TOPIC TO PEOPLE OR EVENTS IN THE
  TEXT)
• Presentations are due Thursday 9/27 (They will be
  checked for completion and revised in the
  computer lab)
• Presentations will be given in class Friday 9/28

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The Hillside Strangler A Deceptive and Dangerous
Duo

• 1977 - 1978

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Background Information

• Los Angeles
• Cousins
• Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, Jr.
• Troubled Childhoods
• Petty Crime
• Relationship Issues
• Mental Illness
• (Crime Library 1)

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Kenneth Bianchi

• The Primary Killer
• He had a troubled childhood
• His mother was an alcoholic and a prostitute
• His adoptive parents described him as a
  compulsive liar (Burns 1)
• IQ of 116 but struggled in school
• Trouble with women
• He got a tattoo that said, Satans Own M.C.
• Impressed by his cousins luxurious Los Angeles
  lifestyle (Crime Library 1)

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Angelo Buono

• 17 years older
• Car upholsterer and pimp
• Described by peers as a sadist
• Initiates first murder as revenge (double
  crossed)
• Police did not connect initial murders because
  the victims were of questionable reputation
• Murders progressed to school children and random
  female drivers
• A task force of 30 police officers is
  commissioned (Burns 1)

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The Duos Destruction

• 4 month period
• Posed as police officers
• Kidnapping, torture and murder
• Began in October of 1977
• Road side abductions
• Common trait strangulation
• Women ranging from12 to 28 years old (Crime
  Library)

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The Victims

• Oct 1977 - Yolanda Washington, 19
• Oct 1977 - Judy Miller, 16
• Nov 1977 - Lissa Kastin, 21
• Nov 1977 - Dolores Cepeda, 12
• Nov 1977 - Sonja Johnson, 14
• Nov 1977 - Kristina Weckler, 20
• Nov 1977 - Jane King, 28
• Nov 1977 - Lauren Wagner, 18
• Nov 1977 - Jill Barcomb, 18
• Nov 1977 - Kathleen Robinson, 17
• Dec 1977 - Kimberly Martin, 22
• Feb 1978 - Cindy Hudspeth, 20
• Jan 1979 - Karen Mandic, 22
• Jan 1979 - Diane Wilder, 27(Burns 1).

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The Aftermath

• Police were getting close
• Bianchi reunited with his wife in Washington
• Bianchi murdered two Washington State University
  students
• Convicted on 11 counts of murder
• Bianchi pled insanity (multiple personality
  defense was rejected)
• Both men received life sentences (Crime Library)

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Textual Connection

• Bianchi and Buono Roger and Jack
• A troubled youth with a past
• An influential elder with power
• Together Buono corrupted Bianchi and created a
  killer
• Bianchi eventually became Buonos
  liability/downfall

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Works Cited

• Burns, Kari. The Hillside Stranglers. Olympia,
  WA Kari Associates, 2006. lthttp//www.karisable
  .com/skazbianchi.htmgt
• Crime Library. Angelo Buono and Kenneth
  Bianchi. Time Warner Company, 2007.http//www.cri
  melibrary.com/serial_killers/predators/stranglers/
  2.html

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Helpful Websites

• A History of Violence http//home.comcast.net/b
  urokerl/index.htm

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Crimes Against Humanity Rubric

• Content (All Six Slides are Included) 30 points
• Depth (Slides Contain Interesting and Detailed
  Facts that Fully Develop the Topic) 10 points
• All Sources are Correctly Cited (two cited
  sources, as well as, internal citations on EVERY
  slide) 10 points
• Design / Presentation are engaging and easy to
  follow 10 points
• FAILURE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY OF THE
  ABOVE CONTENT WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE OR
  ZERO.
• INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OR ATTITUDE MAY RESULT IN
  A FAILURE.

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Lord of the Flies Chapters 7 and 8

• What character tells Ralph, Youll get back to
  where you came from?
• 2. What information about Ralphs mother is
  revealed during his flashback?
• 3. After the intense mock hunt involving Robert,
  what does Jack jokingly suggest they begin
  hunting for fun?
• 4. In Chapter Seven, what is Piggy doing while
  the rest of the boys hunt the beast?
• 5. What is the gift for the darkness?

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 9

• Over the island the build-up of clouds
  continued. A steady current of heated air
  roseuntil the air was ready to explode. What
  does this opening imagery foreshadow?
• 2. What character is described in the following
  quote? The usual brightness was gone from his
  eyes and he walked with a sort of glum
  determination like an old man.
• 3. What physical reaction does Simon have when he
  discovers the dead parachutists body?
• 4. What reason (excuse) does Piggy provide to
  coax Ralph into attending Jacks feast?
• 5. The Lord of the Flies tells Simon, Youll
  meet me down there. How is this prophecy
  fulfilled through the main event of the chapters
  plot?

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 9

• Over the island the build-up of clouds
  continued. A steady current of heated air
  roseuntil the air was ready to explode. What
  does this opening imagery foreshadow?
• STORM / FIGHT / EVIL
• 2. What character is described in the following
  quote? The usual brightness was gone from his
  eyes and he walked with a sort of glum
  determination like an old man.
• SIMON SEEN TOO MUCH (MOST MATURE)
• 3. What physical reaction does Simon have when he
  discovers the dead parachutists body?
• WAS SICK TILL HIS STOMACH WAS EMPTY
• 4. What reason (excuse) does Piggy provide to
  coax Ralph into attending Jacks feast?
• KEEP AN EYE OF THINGS

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Important Quotes and
Action

• Jack, painted and garlanded, sat there like an
  idol. (Golding 149).
• Piggy once more was the center of social
  derision so that everyone felt cheerful and
  normal. (Golding 149).
• What two reasons does Jack give (Page 150) to
  inspire others to join his tribe?
• Foreshadowing
• - Piggy states, Come away. Theres going to be
  trouble
• - Ralph states, Going to be a storm
• What reason does Ralph give (Page 151) to
  demonstrate his group and more practical and
  therefore the boys should remain with him?

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 9

• 5. The Lord of the Flies tells Simon, Youll
  meet me down there. How is this prophecy
  fulfilled through the main event of the chapters
  plot? (Pages 152 153)
• The beast was on its knees in the enter, its
  arms folded over its face. It was crying out
  against the abominable noise, something about a
  body on the hill. The beast struggled forward,
  broke the ring, and fell over the steep edge of
  the rock to the sand by the water. 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. Even in the rain
  they could see how small a beast it was and
  already its blood was staining the sand.
• YIKES! THEY LITERALLY TORE HIM TO PIECES!

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Lord of the Flies Chapter 9

• After Simons murder, what happens to the dead
  parachutist?
• What symbolism is contained in the chapters
  ending quote, Somewhere over the darkened curve
  of the world the sun and moon were pulling

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Lord of the Flies Assignment

• Today
• Read and answer the questions for Chapter 10 and
  Chapter 11
• Read carefully (Pay attention to imagery and
  foreshadowing)
• DO NOT FORGET TO WORK ON YOUR POWER POINT!
  ROUGH DRAFT DUE THURSDAY (20 PTS) MUST CONTAIN
  SIX SLIDES WORTH OF CITED INFO!

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Lord of the Flies Chapters 10 and 11 Quiz

• 1. How does Ralph feel about Simons death?
• 2. What fear does Ralph have after Simons death?
• 3. What claim do SamnEric make concerning the
  previous nights events?
• 4. At Castle Rock, what new authority (act) is
  Jack now exerting over his tribe members?
• 5. How do Jack and his men solve the glitch
  they encounter on their attempt to steal fire
  from Ralphs camp? (What do the take instead?)
• 6. What happens when Ralph blows the conch on the
  beach at the beginning of Chapter Eleven?
• 7. Who carries the conch on the boys voyage to
  confront Jack at Castle Rock?
• 8. What does Ralphs inability to fully remember
  the purpose of the fire communicate about his
  characters disposition?
• 9. When Ralph and Piggy arrive at Castle Rock,
  what character was working the gate?
• 10. What happens to Piggy at the end of Chapter
  Eleven?

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Lord of the Flies Chapters 10 and 11

• 1. How does Ralph feel about Simons death?
• responsible, murder, What will grown-ups
  think
• 2. What fear does Ralph have after Simons death?
• - Im frightened of us. I want to go home
• 3. What claim do SamnEric make concerning the
  previous nights events?
• - We left early
• 4. At Castle Rock, what new authority (act) is
  Jack now exerting over his tribe members?
• - torture
• 5. How do Jack and his men solve the glitch
  they encounter on their attempt to steal fire
  from Ralphs camp? (What do the take instead?)
• - Piggys glasses

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Lord of the Flies Chapters 10 and 11

• 6. What happens when Ralph blows the conch on the
  beach at the beginning of Chapter Eleven?
• - Nobody comes
• 7. Who carries the conch on the boys voyage to
  confront Jack at Castle Rock?
• - Piggy
• 8. What does Ralphs inability to fully remember
  the purpose of the fire communicate about his
  characters disposition?
• - loosing civility / hope of rescue
• 9. When Ralph and Piggy arrive at Castle Rock,
  what character was working the gate?
• - Roger
• 10. What happens to Piggy at the end of Chapter
  Eleven?
• - dies (crushed) along with the conch

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Cry of the Hunters

• What is Ralphs plan (How will he avoid being
  caught by Jack?)
• Ironically, what is his weapon?
• According to SamnEric what does Jack plan to do
  to him?
• What attempts does Jack make to catch Ralph?
• What happens to Ralph at the end of the chapter?
• BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS THE FINAL CHAPTER IN MORE
  DETAIL ON MONDAY.

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Assignments

• YOUR POWER POINT IS DUE TUESDAY
• MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS IT ON MY COMPUTER
• MUST HAVE A FINAL COPY PRINTED OUT TO TURN IN ON
  TUESDAY (60 POINTS)
• 20 Points deducted each day it is late
• On a Notecard
• What Biblical allusions did Golding use in his
  novel? (List the most blatant allusion discussed
  in the movie)
• Why did Golding choose epilepsy for Simons
  ailment?

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• SYMBOLISM GROUP ACTIVITY
• Construct a chart that ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY
  explicates 5 symbols from the text
• If you finish early, begin reading Chapter 12
• Your table must contain the following headings
• Textual Element, Symbol, Evidence, Supporting
  Quote, Analysis of Quotes Connection
• POSSIBLE SYMBOLS
• ANY CHARACTER
• the glasses
• The Boy with the Mulberry colored birthmark
• the conch shell
• the beast
• Lord of the Flies
• the island
• the facepaint
• the fire/ smoke

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Literary Terms

• Allusion - passing reference or indirect mention
  - used to connect an idea in the
  book to
• another concept
• - Allusions usually come from a body
  of
• information that the author presumes
• the reader will know.
• Example She was another Helen, is alluding to
  the proverbial beauty of Helen of Troy.
• This allusions lets the reader know the character
  is beautiful.

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Literary Terms

• Dont forget the following figurative elements
• Situational Irony
• Dramatic Irony
• Verbal Irony
• Imagery
• Setting
• Metaphor
• Simile
• Direct Characterization
• Foreshadowing
• Diction

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Today.

• Essential Question What role does figurative
  language play in the novel?
• First, use your textbook to correctly identify
  each textual elements correlating symbol
• Then, apply your understanding of figurative
  language (literary terms) to correctly and
  completely answer the 3 tough questions
  concerning the final chapter of the novel.
• This is a graded individual assignment. Please
  ask for help if you need assistance.
• DONT FORGET - - - YOUR PROJECTS ARE DUE
  TOMMORROW. A PRINTED FINAL COPY, AS WELL AS, A
  COPY THAT CAN BE ACCESSED FROM MY COMPUTER ARE
  DUE.

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SYMBOLS

• An author uses symbols to connect thought
  provoking concepts to the action/characters of
  the novel.
• Symbols allow the reader to get the message
• Means for connecting the events/characters of the
  story to our lives.

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SYMBOLS

• Plane Crash breakdown of society corrupting
  ideas.
• Scar corruption of civilization (evils impact
  on innocence)
• Island Fall of the Garden of Eden natural to
  sin society
• Conch civilized authority, democracy, order
• Eyeglasses / Piggy insight, wisdom, knowledge,
  reason
• Death of Piggy and Destruction of Conch
  Destruction of knowledge / Chaos cannot coexist
  with intellect

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SYMBOLS

• Imagined Beast fear, superstition
• snake devil
  temptation of sin
• Dead Parachutist war. ( beast, killed fellow
  humans.)
• sins of
  humanity
• Chanting and Dancing of the Hunters blind
  emotion, loss of
• 
  reason mob mentality
• Logs on which Ralph and Jack Sit seats of
  authority

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SYMBOLS

• The Killing of the First Pig Original sin
• The Killing of the Second Pig, the Sow Sadism 
• Jack's Knife, Sticks Sharpened Into Spears
  Weapons of war phallic masculine aggression 
• The Impaled Pig's Head (Lord of the Flies) The
  evil in every man's heart 

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SYMBOLS

• Big Boys The emerging generation of evil  
• Littluns The next generation of evil 
• Naval Officer The present generation of evil
• Jack and Ralph Cain and Abel jealousy,
• good vs. evil

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LOTF Tough Questions

• 1.) Why does Golding have Ralph use part of the
  Lord of the Flies as well as Piggys boulder to
  protect himself against Jack.
• evil (brutality) and reason both needed to
  survive war
• 240 days of combat mental breakdown
• 3.)What figurative message is sent by having the
  Naval Officer turn his back
• Literal embarrassed
• Figurative society forgets / turns their back
  on future
• generations by raging
  war.

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Figurative Elements Scavenger Hunt

• Find an example for each of the following
• 1. Situational Irony
• 2. Dramatic Irony
• 3. Allusion
• 4. Imagery
• 5. Simile
• 6. Metaphor
• 7. Direct Characterization