Lord of the Flies – In class assessment #1
Open book. Please write answers (legibly) on a separate sheet of paper and skip lines. 1. If you could pick an object that you have read about so far in Lord of the Flies that would best represent the story so far, what would you pick and why? Use an example from the book to back up your answer. 2. a) Based on Chapter 3: Huts on the Beach, name two things Ralph does that might make him a good leader. b) What do you think the two actions you listed above show about Ralph's character? 3. a) In Chapter 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair, what event causes and argument between Ralph and Jack? b) This argument holds significance later in the story. Based on what you’ve read, make a prediction as to why. Discussions over Chapters 3 and 4
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Discussed social contracts, civil order, and the state of nature and how these concepts apply to Lord of the Flies.
State of Nature - A state of perfect freedom, a state of equality without personal property, justice, or injustice. Social Contract - A contract surrenders some of freedoms to a group or an authority in exchange for protection of remaining rights. Turned in assignment on symbolism and read in the book. To be through page 76 by tomorrow. Book Discussion:
With your group discuss the following:
Continued reading and working on symbolism assignment. Discussed what symbolism means, how symbols get meaning, and what symbols we see every day. Symbolism: A person, place, thing, or event that stands both for itself and for something beyond itself. Assignment: Complete the attached document about symbolism in Lord of the Flies. LOTF online version. LOTF Reading schedule: Thursday, 4 - p.57 Tuesday, 9 - p.76 Thursday, 11 - p.94 Thursday, 18 - p.124 Monday, 22 - p.145 Wednesday, 24 - p.169 Monday, 29 - p.183 Wednesday, March 2 - p.203
Discussion on Civil Order vs. Personal Freedoms.
When does social order start to constrain a person’s freedoms? In you opinion, when should, if ever, social order override a person’s freedoms? Can social structure ever be just as dangerous as having no order at all? Assignment: Come to class ready to discuss the characters of Ralph, Jack, and Piggy. How do each of these characters show qualities of a good leader? Of a bad leader? (come up with two for each, more if you have time. You can use your reading frame.) Read in LotF
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