Homework – Read to the end of chapter 7. Skim read the novel so far, make notes and

collect quotes for the characters. Jack. Piggy. Simon.

How have these characters changed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 7?

Lord of the Flies: Changes in characters

L.O: To identify aspects of character which are changing.

Starter Match the vocabulary words from Chapter

Seven to their correct definition.

As we watch ...49.00 Create detailed notes about the changing character

of the following boys: Ralph Piggy Jack

What do they do and say? How do they day it? How do they interact with others?

How does your response compare?When the boys get together after the unsuccessful attack on the boar,

Jack shows the boys the wound on his arm, Golding describes it as “a

rip; not much, but bloody”. Simon’s reaction to this wound is

surprising and offers the reader further insight to his mind, he says:

“That’s a wound … and you ought to suck it. Like Berengaria”

At first, this seems like a throwaway comment, but when one

considers the symbolism of it, it takes on a whole new meaning.

Berengaria was the wife of Richard the Lionheart and when he was

struck by a poisoned arrow, she saved his life by sucking the poison

out. This suggests to the reader that Simon is thinking that perhaps

Jack has become poisoned and needs to have the poison removed.

Once again, Simon is directing the reader and suggesting how they

should feel about the characters they are reading about. Simon

realises that Jack is dangerous.

Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees What is Ralph thinking

about at the start of this chapter?

Why does he look around “furtively” after he makes this statement?

Then there were his nails –

Ralph turned his hand over

and examined them. They were

bitten down to the quick though

he could not remember when he

had resumed this habit nor any

time when he indulged it.

‘Be sucking my thumb next –’

He looked around furtively.

Apparently no one had heard.

Ralph v Jack Ralph is in a very

thoughtful and reflective mood in this chapter

Ralph tries to take part in the hunt for the boar – but it doesn’t come naturally to him

Ralph tries to take charge and worries

about Piggy

Jack is ready for action and alert, hunting for the beast in this chapter

Jack leads the group in hunting for the wild boar and is slightly injured by Ralph’s throw

Jack challenges Ralph’s leadership

Golden rules about Simon …1. Nothing he says means nothing! Always look carefully at what Simon says …

Think about whether he is using metaphors Think about whether he is foreshadowing later

events Think about whether he is using symbolism Think about what he is trying to make the

reader think about, or realiseI may look wimpy and pathetic, but I say and do, lots of important things!

How does this story link with the action of the novel?

1. Nothing he says means nothing!

Jack, Ralph and the other boys have been hunting

the boar. Ralph has wounded it with his spear.

The boar has apparently wounded Jack as he tried

to kill it. Simon says:

“ “That’s a wound … and you ought to suck it.

Like Berengaria”

Jack sucked it.”

Berengaria was the Queen of Richard

the Lionheart during the Crusades in

the 12th C. King Richard I was hit by a

poisoned arrow and she is reported to

have sucked the poison out and saved

his life.

Symbolism of the word ‘wound’wound

injury cutabrasion

Physical wound

Emotional wound

Why does Simon drawing attention to the Why does Simon drawing attention to the wound and refer to Berengaria?wound and refer to Berengaria?Which of the boys would be Richard the Which of the boys would be Richard the Lionheart, a fearless warrior?Lionheart, a fearless warrior?

What is

Simon

inferrin

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Explaining using PEE structure: Question:

Why does Simon draw attention to the wound and refer to Berengaria?

Point:

When the boys get together after the unsuccessful attack on the boar, Jack shows the boys the wound on his arm …

Evidence:

“That’s…

Explanation:

At first, this seems like a throwaway comment, but …

The boys see the Beast … In front of them, only three or four yards

away, was a rock-like hump where no rock

should be. Ralph could hear a tiny

chattering noise coming from somewhere –

perhaps from his own mouth. He bound

himself together with his will, fused his fear

and loathing into a hatred, and stood up. He

took two leaden steps forward.

Behind them the sliver of moon had

drawn clear of the horizon. Before the,

something like a great ape was sitting

asleep with its head between its knees.

Then the wind roared in the forest, there

was confusion in the darkness and the

creature lifted its head, holding towards

them the ruin of a face.

Aaaaaargh! Aaaaaargh! What is it?What is it?

What does the reader know at this point in the novel about … Ralph? Jack? Simon? The Beast? Whether the boys will survive?

Explain your ideas in detail, using PEE wherever possible.

Exam style question: Plan your response to this essay question. Complete the essay for homework Time limit – 45 minutes.

How does this part of the novel prepare the reader for How does this part of the novel prepare the reader for

events later on?events later on?

In your answer, you should comment on:In your answer, you should comment on:• The techniques the writer uses to describe the sceneThe techniques the writer uses to describe the scene• How the characters behave in this scene How the characters behave in this scene (27 (27

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