Lord of the Flies Chapter 1 Class Notes

The Nameless Boys Names are for society use Nameless Island More than just a Paradise, it is a blank slate English Schoolboys= Innocent Ralph ignores the “fat boy” Fat = weak: Even in paradise, people are prejudice toward the weak

Meet Piggy Piggy desperately wants to befriend Ralph Desperation is a sign of weakness Diction: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing Possible working class family? He is smart His idea to blow the conch to call meeting Is a civilizing force Getting people together to form a plan

Entrance of Jack Making an antagonistic entrance Describe as a dark creature before coming into focus Covered in black from head to toe Barks commands

Themes so far…. Human Nature Civilization The Weak and the Strong

Symbols The Scar Savagery destroying nature Adults Civilized Culture

Chapter 1 Part 2

Which three boys go exploring? In what way is it described how Piggy votes for Ralph? Which three boys go exploring? What is the reason given for the pig escaping?

The Meeting Attempt at Civilization Jack= savagery Get everyone together Learn Names Jack= savagery Begins mocking Piggy right away calling him “Fatty” Ralph joins in by spilling the beans on his name being Piggy Significance of Simon fainting Fainting used to mean a link to spiritual world

The Vote The choir boys seemed obligated to vote for Jack Everyone else votes for Ralph Conch is like the megaphone the adult had earlier Piggy is hesitant Ralph spilled the beans on him, caused him humiliation Ralph gives Jack some control Civilization (Ralph) makes a deal with Savagery (Jack) to keep a peace between the two

Exploration The three boys representing Civilization, Savagery, and Spiritualty explore together All are united as one for the moment Piggy (the weak) is kept out Knocking of the boulder over Human nature to destroy nature “This belongs to us” The island belongs to civilization The scar represents the savagery

The Pig Jack is not savage enough to kill the pig Civilization rules for the moment

Themes Human Nature Civilization Savagery and the Beast Spirituality and Religion Strong vs the Weak

Symbols The Island Represents Paradise, a place to rebuild a society

Leader Analyze what would be different about Piggy being leader as well as how Ralph and Jack would lead. Identify who seems most qualified to be the leader and describe why. “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be”

Characterization Ralph: Jack: Piggy Boxer built, soft eyes, decent size, attractive appearance Respect him Leader Jack: Tall, thin, bony, red hair, ugly Afraid of him, listen but do not like him very much Assure of himself, speaks with authority, Piggy Fat Timid, smart, Allows others to walk over him, others do not respect him

Reaction A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be”