1. Recognizing Symbolism and Allegory
Day 1

2. Class discussion and analysis of Chapter 4
Significance of title: “Painted Faces and Long Hair”
Introduce symbolism/allegory
symbol?
allegory?
What is the purpose of symbols in literature?
LOTF is itself a symbol; an allegorical tale works on many different levels, thus, reader interpretation of these symbols is of great importance.

3. Individually: compose a list of ten symbols in LOTF
frame: The conch represents ____ because ____.
HW: Symbols may carry more than one meaning. Explore as many of these meanings as possible for each symbol. Add multiple meanings to your ten symbols.
1. conch: The conch represents power because whoever possesses it can speak. (power, leadership, unity, authority, rules, democracy, home)
2. SYMBOL = _____, _____, _____ (multiple meanings)

4. Day 2 (Symbolism + Allegory)
Check list of 10 symbols for completion.
BW: What’s the relationship -/- symbolism + allegory?
Groups: Develop “Top Ten” list
similarities/differences exist?
Closure: Virtually everything in the novel has more than one meaning  many different levels. What do you think Golding’s allegory will teach readers?