1. The document provides a summary of scenes 1-4 from Lord of the Flies. It describes how a group of British school boys survive a plane crash on a deserted island. Ralph is elected chief by the other boys. Jack decides to form a group of hunters, foreshadowing future conflicts. Piggy teaches Ralph to use the conch shell to call meetings and establish order. 2. In scene 3, the conch shell is used to establish a democratic process where whoever holds it has the right to speak. It symbolizes order and democracy among the boys. In scene 4, Jack breaks the natural rights of others by hitting Piggy and stealing his glasses without giving him meat from any kills.

1. Name:________________________________Pd:___ LOTF scenes 1-4
1. CLOSE THE GAPS:
In LOTF, a plane crashes on a deserted island. The only survivors are a group
of British school boys. Locke would call this situation a ______________________________.
2. CLOSE THE GAPS:
In Scene 2, the boys elect Ralph chief. The boys gave their __________________for Ralph to lead
them. This agreement is known as a _____________________________________________.
Additionally, Jack & the other boys bully Piggy. He also decides that his group will be the Hunters.
This foreshadows future events.
• Make a prediction. According to Locke, what could happen in this situation?
3. In the opening scene, Piggy teaches Ralph to use the CONCH. Consequently, Ralph uses the
conch to call to other survivors.
 How is the CONCH used in Scene 3, "We've Got to Have Rules?"
 How does the conch symbolize democracy?
4. In Scene 4, Jack hits Piggy, breaks his glasses, and didn't give Piggy meat. What natural right(s)
did Jack violate? Explain.

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Scenes 4-5
4. From the opening scene, Piggy Applies Past Knowledge to New Situations. In Scene 4, Piggy
criticizes superstitions (i.e., the beast) & uses reason and logic to proclaim, "I don't believe in no
ghosts."
• What do Piggy & his "specs" symbolize? Use your foldable as a guide.
5. In Scenes 4 & 5, Jack breaks the rules by shouting at Piggy, "You shut up you fat slug!" and
forcibly taking the conch. Ralph enforces the rules stating, "I'm chief, I was chosen!" Ralph
responds, "Why should choosing make any difference?"
• According to Locke, why does "choosing" a government make a difference?
6. CLOSE THE GAPS:
In scene 6, Ralph persists in holding Jack accountable for breaking the rules and shouts, "Piggy's
Got the Conch!" Read the remainder of the quotes to help "close the Gaps" below:
Ralph: "The rules, your breaking the rules."
Jack: "Who cares?"
Ralph: "Because the rules are the only thing we got."
• This is the turning point of the movie: a shift from a rules & laws to a
__________________________________where survival of the fittest is the only law.
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