1. Lord of the Flies

2. Lord of the what?
The next novel we will read is William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
Take notes when you see during this presentation.

3. Author: William Golding
Lived in England
Served 5 years in the Royal Navy during WWII
From , taught English and Philosophy
Wrote Lord of the Flies in 1954.

4. What “cruelty and barbarity” occurred during WWII?
WWII exposed Golding to the incredible cruelty and barbarity of which humans are capable.
What “cruelty and barbarity” occurred during WWII?

5. Lord of the Flies takes place during a fictitious nuclear war.
British schoolboys have been evacuated from England.
Their plane crashes on a desert island.

6. Golding thought that without rules, humans would become savages.
Food for thought...
The boys have to live on their own, make their own rules, fend for themselves.
Golding thought that without rules, humans would become savages.
What do you think?

7. Golding uses symbolism to make his point regarding man’s inhumanity.
So...
Golding uses symbolism to make his point regarding man’s inhumanity.

8. What is symbolism? Symbolism:
when a person, place, thing, or event stands for both itself and something beyond itself

9. What symbols can you think of in your life?
Food for thought...
What symbols can you think of in your life?

10. Lord of the Flies
Important Symbols

11. Ralph/the Conch: democracy and order
Symbols in Lord of the Flies
Ralph/the Conch: democracy and order

12. Symbols in Lord of the Flies
The Island: a microcosm of the world
microcosm: (n) a little world; a world in miniature

13. Piggy (and the glasses): clear- sightedness intelligence and reason
Symbols in Lord of the Flies
Piggy (and the glasses): clear- sightedness intelligence and reason
Suffers from asthma
Discovers the conch
Is ridiculed by Jack

14. Symbols in Lord of the Flies
Ralph: law, order, civilized society
Voted chief
Builds shelters
Befriends Piggy

15. Symbols in Lord of the Flies
Jack: anarchy
Head choir boy
In charge of the hunters
Detests Piggy
anarchy: (n) society without government or law

16. Symbols in Lord of the Flies
The Beast: the evil in man
Is there evil in all men?

17. the devil represents the Beast’s danger and power
Symbols in Lord of the Flies
The Lord of the Flies:
the devil represents the Beast’s danger and power

18. Beelzebub: Who/what is Beelzebub?
Beelzebub is Greek for ‘Lord of the flies.’

19. Just Symbolism…?
Along with symbolism, Golding uses other literary devices in his novel...
…such as theme.

20. Theme???
Theme:
the central idea or insight of a work of literature

21. Key themes... The Need for Civilization and Order The Loss of Identity
Human Nature

22. Key themes... The need for civilization and order:
Laws and rules are necessary
Without civilization, anarchy replaces democracy
Society holds values and ideals together

23. Key themes... The Loss of Identity:
Losing individuality leads to group mentality
Older children become ‘biguns’
Younger children become ‘littluns’
The Loss of Identity:

24. Key themes... Human Nature:
Shortcomings in human nature lead to a flawed society
The base form of human nature leads to anarchy, savagery, and death

25. Think about it... Do these key issues affect your life? Human Nature
Identity
Civilization
How…?

26. ? ? ? ? ? ... We will question society’s…and the boys’ actions.
How responsible were they?
How responsible are you?

27. Now what will you do with this wealth of knowledge…?
Whew...
Now what will you do with this wealth of knowledge…?

28. Assignments During Lord of the Flies… Quizzes Group projects
Final test

29. Assignments After Lord of the Flies… Web Quest
What the heck is a Web Quest?

30. Web Quest We will go to the computer lab.
In groups, you will log on to

31. At that site, you will find the Web Quest.
And…?
At that site, you will find the Web Quest.

32. So…?
By clicking on these links, you will be lead through a series of activities.

33. Then...
You will compile your group’s findings and present them to the class.

34. Lord of the Flies sure does sound like FUN!
Wow!!
Lord of the Flies sure does sound like FUN!
Any questions?

35. Okay then...
Clear your desks of everything except your PowerPoint notes and get ready for a quiz!

36. Quiz:
1. What is symbolism?
2. What does the ‘conch’ represent?
3. What does ‘Piggy’ represent?

37. Quiz:
4. What does ‘Ralph’ represent?
5. What does ‘Jack’ represent?
6. Define ‘theme’.

38. Quiz: True/False
7. “Man’s ability to stay organized” is a key theme in LoF.
8. According to Golding, losing individuality leads to group mentality.

39. Quiz: True/False cont.
9. ‘Beelzebub’ translates into “men are evil.”
10. According to Golding, shortcomings in human nature lead to a perfect society.

40. Bonus questions...
1. What subjects did Golding teach?
2. What war inspired Golding to write this novel?
3. What’s the Web Quest address?

41. Trade papers with another student.
How’d you do?
Trade papers with another student.
Trade again with another student.

42. Answers:
1. What is symbolism?
-when a person, place, thing, or event stands for both itself and something beyond itself

43. Answers: 2. What does the ‘conch’ represent? -Order and democracy
3. What does ‘Piggy’ represent?
-Clear-sightedness, intelligence and reason

44. Answers: 4. What does ‘Ralph’ represent?
-Law, order, civilized society
5. What does ‘Jack’ represent?
-Anarchy

45. Answers:
6. Define theme.
-the central idea or insight of a work of literature
7. “Man’s ability to stay organized” is a key theme in LoF.
-False

46. Answers:
8. According to Golding, losing individuality leads to group mentality.
-True
9. ‘Beelzebub’ translates into “men are evil.”
-False

47. Answers:
10. According to Golding, shortcomings in human nature lead to a perfect society.
-False

48. Bonus Answers: 1. Golding taught English and philosophy.
2. WWII inspired Golding to write his novel.
3. The Web Quest address is

49. Good for you! Now you’re ready to enjoy Lord of the Flies!
Look for that symbolism.
Keep an eye out for themes.
Grab a book and enjoy!

50. This is slide number 50
-- Debby Merino