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Reading Summary and eJournal Thoughts
Each chapter of the novel presents new challenges for the boys as they navigate a new world. We are also navigating new territory and can learn from Golding. As you consider responding to the reading, always think about positive ways the boys should handle their challenges, while also looking at the positives people are doing today. Finally, think of ways yourself to come up with positive solutions to our own challenges. Look to the world around us for those heroes who continue to make the world a better place despite the crazy new circumstances we are all facing.
Here are some things to consider when writing in your Journals:
Ch. 4
Painted Face and Long Hair (The chapter tiles are all meaningful.)
Look at the power struggle between Jack and Ralph and think of the consequences of their actions.
Quotes to Consider:
"The two boys faced each other. There was the brilliant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill; and there was the world of longing and baffled commonsense. Jack transferred the knife to his left hand and smudged blood over his forehead as he pushed down the plastered hair" (71).
"“Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Bash her in” (75).
Ch. 5
Beast from Water
The assembly addresses the current need for order, but the breakdown continues. How does fear contribute?
Quotes to Consider:
“So remember. The rocks for a lavatory. Keep the fire going and smoke showing as a signal. Don’t take fire from the mountain. Take your food up there” (81).
“Things are breaking up. I don’t understand why. We began well; we were happy. And then—” (82).
My Favorite New Quote:
“The thing is—fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream. There aren’t any beasts to be afraid of on this island” (82).
Ch. 6
Beast from Air
Try to understand why this beast is different. Look at the hunt and the Fort to see how the boys respond.
Quotes to Consider:
"They were the twins, on duty at the fire. In theory one should have been asleep and one on watch. But they could never manage to do things sensibly if that meant acting independently, and since staying awake all night was impossible, they had both gone to sleep" (96).
"Simon mumbled confusedly: 'I don’t believe in the beast'" (105).
Ch. 7
Shadows and Tall Trees
Dreams, shadows and fears are evident in the chapter. Look for references to these ideas and explore their meanings. Also, consider the hunt and Beast as the power struggle between Ralph and Jack continues.
Quotes to Consider:
"He discovered with a little fall of the heart that these were the conditions he took as normal now and that he did not mind" (110).
"You'll get back to where you came from" (111).
"Why do you hate me?" (118).
"Ralph found himself taking giant strides among the ashes, heard other creatures crying out and leaping and dared the impossible on the dark slope; presently the mountain was deserted, save for the three abandoned sticks and the thing that bowed" (123).
Ch. 8
Gift for the Darkness
After the split happens so many boys defect. Why do people make irrational decisions when scared? (Many of us today are scared, but we need to stay calm and be smart. We need to look for inspiration from people who are positive and courageous and use them as inspiration in our own lives. Consider looking for these people and reflect on them in your journals.)
Other main points to look for: Golding minces no words when he viciously describes the killing of the mother pig, savagery seems to reign and Simon faces off with the Beast.
Quotes to Consider:
"I’m going off by myself. He can catch his own pigs. Anyone who wants to hunt when I do can come too" (127).
"All at once they were running away, as fast as they could, through the forest toward the open beach" (137).
"Listen all of you. Me and my hunters, we’re living along the beach by a flat rock. We hunt and feast and have fun. If you want to join my tribe come and see us. Perhaps I’ll let you join. Perhaps not" (130).
Ch. 9
View to a Death
The savages dance and tragedy strikes before the truth can come out.
Quotes to Consider:
"The beast was harmless and horrible; and the news must reach the others as soon as possible" (147).
"I gave you food,” said Jack, “and my hunters will protect you from the beast. Who will join my tribe?” (150).
Ch. 10
The Shell and the Glasses
Look for shame, authoritarian rule and savagery as the downward spiral continues.
Quotes to Consider:
"The air was heavy with unspoken knowledge. Sam twisted and the obscene word shot out of him. '—dance?'” (158).
"The chief led then, trotting steadily, exulting in his achievement. He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear” (168).
Ch. 11
Castle Rock
Savagery reigns as desperation turns to tragedy, while democracy and order are dealt a crushing defeat.
Quotes to Consider:
"What can he do more than he has? I’ll tell him what’s what. You let me carry the conch, Ralph. I’ll show him the one thing he hasn’t got" (171).
"They understood only too well the liberation into savagery that the concealing paint brought" (172).
"You’re a beast and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief!" (179).
"Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up?" (180).
Ch. 12
Cry of the Hunters
William Golding is making a strong statement about the evil and savage side of human nature. Is democracy and order doomed in the end? What do you make of the books final two paragraphs?
Quotes to Consider:
"But really, thought Ralph, this was not Bill. This was a savage whose image refused to blend with that ancient picture of a boy in shorts and shirt" (183).
"Roger sharpened a stick at both ends" (190).
"Now the fire was nearer; those volleying shots were great limbs, trunks even, bursting. The fools! The fools! The fire must be almost at the fruit trees—what would they eat tomorrow?" (198).
"We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having a war or something?" (201).
"The tears began to flow and sobs shook him. He gave himself up to them now for the first time on the island; great, shuddering spasms of grief that seemed to wrench his whole body" (202).
Final Thought: Golding paints a bleak picture of what humans are capable of. How can we learn from this in order to make the world a better place?
Please continue to send me any questions or concerns.
I look forward to hearing from all of you this week. Until then...
Stay Healthy and Safe, Be Kind and Support One Another!
Mr. Powers
Each chapter of the novel presents new challenges for the boys as they navigate a new world. We are also navigating new territory and can learn from Golding. As you consider responding to the reading, always think about positive ways the boys should handle their challenges, while also looking at the positives people are doing today. Finally, think of ways yourself to come up with positive solutions to our own challenges. Look to the world around us for those heroes who continue to make the world a better place despite the crazy new circumstances we are all facing.
Here are some things to consider when writing in your Journals:
Ch. 4
Painted Face and Long Hair (The chapter tiles are all meaningful.)
Look at the power struggle between Jack and Ralph and think of the consequences of their actions.
Quotes to Consider:
"The two boys faced each other. There was the brilliant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill; and there was the world of longing and baffled commonsense. Jack transferred the knife to his left hand and smudged blood over his forehead as he pushed down the plastered hair" (71).
"“Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Bash her in” (75).
Ch. 5
Beast from Water
The assembly addresses the current need for order, but the breakdown continues. How does fear contribute?
Quotes to Consider:
“So remember. The rocks for a lavatory. Keep the fire going and smoke showing as a signal. Don’t take fire from the mountain. Take your food up there” (81).
“Things are breaking up. I don’t understand why. We began well; we were happy. And then—” (82).
My Favorite New Quote:
“The thing is—fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream. There aren’t any beasts to be afraid of on this island” (82).
Ch. 6
Beast from Air
Try to understand why this beast is different. Look at the hunt and the Fort to see how the boys respond.
Quotes to Consider:
"They were the twins, on duty at the fire. In theory one should have been asleep and one on watch. But they could never manage to do things sensibly if that meant acting independently, and since staying awake all night was impossible, they had both gone to sleep" (96).
"Simon mumbled confusedly: 'I don’t believe in the beast'" (105).
Ch. 7
Shadows and Tall Trees
Dreams, shadows and fears are evident in the chapter. Look for references to these ideas and explore their meanings. Also, consider the hunt and Beast as the power struggle between Ralph and Jack continues.
Quotes to Consider:
"He discovered with a little fall of the heart that these were the conditions he took as normal now and that he did not mind" (110).
"You'll get back to where you came from" (111).
"Why do you hate me?" (118).
"Ralph found himself taking giant strides among the ashes, heard other creatures crying out and leaping and dared the impossible on the dark slope; presently the mountain was deserted, save for the three abandoned sticks and the thing that bowed" (123).
Ch. 8
Gift for the Darkness
After the split happens so many boys defect. Why do people make irrational decisions when scared? (Many of us today are scared, but we need to stay calm and be smart. We need to look for inspiration from people who are positive and courageous and use them as inspiration in our own lives. Consider looking for these people and reflect on them in your journals.)
Other main points to look for: Golding minces no words when he viciously describes the killing of the mother pig, savagery seems to reign and Simon faces off with the Beast.
Quotes to Consider:
"I’m going off by myself. He can catch his own pigs. Anyone who wants to hunt when I do can come too" (127).
"All at once they were running away, as fast as they could, through the forest toward the open beach" (137).
"Listen all of you. Me and my hunters, we’re living along the beach by a flat rock. We hunt and feast and have fun. If you want to join my tribe come and see us. Perhaps I’ll let you join. Perhaps not" (130).
Ch. 9
View to a Death
The savages dance and tragedy strikes before the truth can come out.
Quotes to Consider:
"The beast was harmless and horrible; and the news must reach the others as soon as possible" (147).
"I gave you food,” said Jack, “and my hunters will protect you from the beast. Who will join my tribe?” (150).
Ch. 10
The Shell and the Glasses
Look for shame, authoritarian rule and savagery as the downward spiral continues.
Quotes to Consider:
"The air was heavy with unspoken knowledge. Sam twisted and the obscene word shot out of him. '—dance?'” (158).
"The chief led then, trotting steadily, exulting in his achievement. He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear” (168).
Ch. 11
Castle Rock
Savagery reigns as desperation turns to tragedy, while democracy and order are dealt a crushing defeat.
Quotes to Consider:
"What can he do more than he has? I’ll tell him what’s what. You let me carry the conch, Ralph. I’ll show him the one thing he hasn’t got" (171).
"They understood only too well the liberation into savagery that the concealing paint brought" (172).
"You’re a beast and a swine and a bloody, bloody thief!" (179).
"Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up?" (180).
Ch. 12
Cry of the Hunters
William Golding is making a strong statement about the evil and savage side of human nature. Is democracy and order doomed in the end? What do you make of the books final two paragraphs?
Quotes to Consider:
"But really, thought Ralph, this was not Bill. This was a savage whose image refused to blend with that ancient picture of a boy in shorts and shirt" (183).
"Roger sharpened a stick at both ends" (190).
"Now the fire was nearer; those volleying shots were great limbs, trunks even, bursting. The fools! The fools! The fire must be almost at the fruit trees—what would they eat tomorrow?" (198).
"We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having a war or something?" (201).
"The tears began to flow and sobs shook him. He gave himself up to them now for the first time on the island; great, shuddering spasms of grief that seemed to wrench his whole body" (202).
Final Thought: Golding paints a bleak picture of what humans are capable of. How can we learn from this in order to make the world a better place?
Please continue to send me any questions or concerns.
I look forward to hearing from all of you this week. Until then...
Stay Healthy and Safe, Be Kind and Support One Another!
Mr. Powers
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