lord of the flies chapter 1 class notes. the nameless boys names are for society use names are for...
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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
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
Themes
Human Nature
Civilization
Savagery and the Beast
Spirituality and Religion
Strong vs the Weak
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