Lord of the FliesJournal #3

Select any THEME from the novel and select four (4) quotes that support that theme. Write

down the theme and the quotes (with page numbers)

and then fully explain how each quote supports the theme. Also explain how the

theme has developed or changed in the novel.

Lord of the FliesJournal #4

What is evil? List as many evils in the world that you can think of. Does evil exist only inside of humans, or are there other sources of evil in the world? Golding’s theory suggests that the defects of a society result from the inherent defects of human nature. Explain the reasons that his theory may or may not be correct. Provide examples from real world events (current and/or historical) that support your point of view as well as 5 quotes from the novel (MLA format) to prove Golding’s theory of evil. (2 paragraphs minimum)

Lord of the FliesJournal #5

What does Golding wish for us to believe about the effect of anonymity on the individual? Provide 4 examples from the novel (MLA formatting) and discuss in a 2 paragraph response.

Lord of the FliesJournal # 6Discuss how a few of the

characters and the setting in Lord of the Flies demonstrates survival. Explain using a combination of direct and paraphrased text.

Lord of the FliesJournal #7

The pig hunts that the boys perform in Lord of the Flies are presented as religious ritual; in this way, Golding critiques organized religion.

Do you agree with this statement? Why/Why not? Discuss in 2 paragraphs citing both direct evidence and paraphrased documentation to prove your stance.

Lord of the FliesJournal #8

Without the masks that Jack and his hunters painted on their faces, Jack would have never attained his position of power on the island.

Ralph combats his fear by dehumanizing the boys in his mind.

Support or dispute these statements. Use specific textual evidence (direct and paraphrased) from the novel to prove your point of view.

Lord of the FliesJournal #9In Lord of the Flies,

ignorance always brings destruction.

In Lord of the Flies, knowledge always brings destruction.

Which statement do you agree with? Why? Use textual evidence (both direct and paraphrased) to prove your point.

Create a chart in which you analyze the development of one of the allegories present in Lord of the Flies (political, religious or psychological). 

You must show the progression of the allegory, identify any symbols related to along with its meaning and find 10 quotes that support what you believe to be Golding's commentary on the topic.