Lord of the Flies Chapter 1Class 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

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 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: 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”