1. Lord of the Flies Chapter 1
Class Notes

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Symbols
The Scar
Savagery destroying nature
Adults
Civilized Culture

7. Chapter 1 Part 2

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

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

15. 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”

16. 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

17. 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”