1. 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.
Howhave these characters changed
between Chapter 1 and Chapter 7?
2. Lord of the
Flies: Changes
in characters
L.O: To identify
aspects of
character which are
changing.
4. As we watch ...49.00
Createdetailed 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?
5. 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.
6. Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall
Trees What is Ralph thinking
about at the start of
this chapter?
Then there were his nails –
Why does he look
Ralph turned his hand over around “furtively”
and examined them. They were after he makes this
bitten down to the quick though statement?
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.
7. Ralph v Jack
Ralph Jack is ready for action
is in a very
thoughtful and reflective and alert, hunting for the
mood in this chapter beast in this chapter
Ralph tries to take part in Jack leads the group in
the hunt for the boar – hunting for the wild boar
but it doesn’t come and is slightly injured
naturally to him by Ralph’s throw
Ralph tries to take Jack challenges
charge and worries Ralph’s leadership
about Piggy
8. 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 realise
I may look wimpy
and pathetic, but I
say and do, lots of
important things!
9. 1. Nothing he says means nothing!
Berengaria was the Queen of Richard How does
the Lionheart during the Crusades in
this story
the 12th C. King Richard I was hit by a
link with the
poisoned arrow and she is reported to
have sucked the poison out and saved
action of
his life. the novel?
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.”
10. Symbolism of the word ‘wound’
wound Physical wound
Emotional wound on
S im ?
t is ng
abrasion ha erri
injury W inf
cut
Why does Simon drawing attention to the
wound and refer to Berengaria?
Which of the boys would be Richard the
Lionheart, a fearless warrior?
11. 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 …
12. 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.
Aaaaaargh!
Behind them the sliver of moon had
drawn clear of the horizon. Before the, What is it?
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.
13. What does the reader know at
this point in the novel about …
Ralph?
Jack?
Simon?
TheBeast?
Whether the boys will survive?
Explain your ideas in detail, using PEE
wherever possible.
14. Exam style question:
Planyour 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
events later on?
In your answer, you should comment on:
• The techniques the writer uses to describe the scene
• How the characters behave in this scene (27
marks)
