LORD OF THE
FLIES
THE CONCH
What is the
What is the role
importance of
of the conch in
the conch in
Greek
Lord of the
mythology?
Flies?
JACK MERRIDEW
• What is the significance of Jack wanting to be addressed by
his last name?
D R AW A M A P O F
THE ISLAND
• Include elements mentioned in the text
CHAPTER 2 -
A S S E M B LY
• How many assemblies have happened thus far?
• What was the result of the first meeting (chapter 1)?
• Compare the beginning and end of the second meeting (chapter 2)?
• In your opinion, how does Ralph handle the meeting as chief?
• What do you think of Piggy‘s comments?
• How do the boys react to Piggy‘s concerns?
A) R.M. Ballantyne
– The Coral Island
B) D. Defoe –
RESEARCH Robinson Crusoe
TA S K • Research basic
information about plot and
characters – how do they
compare to Golding‘s Lord
of the Flies?
• How do the boys go about
preparing the fire on the mountain
top?
• Comment on Ralph‘s and Jack‘s
relationship at this point.
• How would you describe Ralph‘s
FIRE role (as chief) in this situation?
• What is revealed by the fact that
the boys have neglected the
question of how to light the fire?
• How do the boys go about
lighting the fire?
How do Ralph and Jack
respond to Piggy‘s criticism?
What is Piggy trying to tell
PIGGY‘S the boys in his tirade?
SPEECH
What associations are evoked
by the description of the fire
(sounds)?
Characterize Jack, Ralph, Simon. Choose specific passages to
illustrate their character and how they relate to each other and the
CHAPTER group.
Write down the passages and indicate the page numbers.
3- THE
The questions below indicate a possible focus, it is by no means the
BOYS AND only possible focus for the characterization.
THEIR
WAY S A) Jack How is Jack described going after pigs?
B) Ralph Ralph‘s feeling about building shelters?
C) Simon How are Simon‘s surroundings described?
Discussing chapters 9-12 & Socratic Seminar, Essay
Do 20. Apr 23
writing
Fr 21. Apr 23
Mo 17 24. Apr 23 Socratic Seminar part II, Essay writing
Di 25. Apr 23
Mi 26. Apr 23
Do 27. Apr 23 Film - watch it individually
Fr 28. Apr 23
Mo 18 01. Mai 23 Tag der Arbeit (unterrichtsfrei)
Di 02. Mai 23
Mi 03. Mai 23
Do 04. Mai 23 Essay writing & Socratic Seminar Part III
Fr 05. Mai 23
Mo 19 08. Mai 23 Exam Practice
Di 09. Mai 23
Mi 10. Mai 23
Do 11. Mai 23 Exam - Essay
FISHBOWL
• 3 people + 1 empty chair in the
middle
• The students outside the circle take
notes
• The people in the middle discuss
questions for chapters
CHAPTER 9
• 1. Why does Simon travel to the mountaintop? What does he do there? What does he discover there? What is
the symbolic meaning of his journey and discovery?
• 2. What is the meaning behind Simon’s death? How and why is he killed? What is he doing when he is
killed? Why do Ralph and Piggy have a part in his death? What part do they play?
CHAPTER 10
• 1. How do Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric react to their roles in Simon’s death? What does this tell you about
them? What does it tell you about the boys in general? How is this experience related to Golding’s theme
that the flaws of mankind are inherent in man’s nature?
• 2. Examine and compare the two groups’ relationship to fire. What is significant about fire keepers versus
fire takers or fire makers versus those who only want to use it to cook meat?
C H A P T E R 11
• 1. Trace Roger’s evolution from “dark boy” to sadist. What behavior has he expressed that has gradually led
him to evolve into a frightening and dangerous figure? How is he a natural extension of Jack’s authority?
What place does the future hold for Roger on the island?
• 2. Examine Piggy’s last day of life on the island. What does it say about his character and his role on the
island? What does he do? Why does he do it? How does his death contribute to the symbolism of the boys’
descent toward savagery?
CHAPTER 12
• 1. Choose any of the main characters whose personalities are described in detail (Ralph, Jack, Simon, Piggy,
Roger) and trace their development in the story as it pertains to Golding’s theory that the basic flaw of
mankind is inherent in man. Support your thesis with character details highlighting their flaws or descent
into savagery.
• 2. Throughout the story, trace the symbolic role of fire. Begin with the raging fire that kills the small boy,
consider the changing role of fire between Jack’s tribe and Ralph’s, and finish with the fire that destroys the
island and brings rescue.
LOSS OF • NEED FOR CIVILISATION
INNOCENCE
MOB
MENTALITY
GOOD
VS. EVIL
