Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
What is Ralph's top priority?
Keeping the fire going for a smoke signal.
What does the fire represent?
Rescue
How does leadership emerge as a theme in the book?
One of the first things the boys do after crash landing is elect a chief. The chief operates as the leader and assigns tasks. Although there is a struggle for power, leadership remains a constant theme.
Finish the lyrics to Idina Menzel's hit song from Frozen, "Let It Go."
I don't care what they're going to say
Let the storm rage on
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I don't care what they're going to say
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway
What is a verb?
An action word.
Who discovers the real beast?
Simon
What happens to Piggy's glasses over the course of the novel? What does that represent?
Piggy's glasses break over the course of the novel. It signifies that the boys do not value intelligence and stray farther from civility.
How does Jack use the idea of the beast to perpetuate fear?
Jack continues to talk about the beast and in turn, he instills more fear into the boys. The boys are unable to conquer their fear of the beast because it never goes away.
Finish the lyrics to Jack Johnson's song, "Upside Down."
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just _____________
I'll share this love I find with everyone
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
What is Jack's priority?
Hunting and gaining power as the chief.
Explain the symbol of the conch and how it has changed over the course of the novel.
The conch represents power and authority. It is used to call assemblies and signifies who may speak during these meetings. Throughout the novel, the conch loses its value when Jack and his tribe refuse to acknowledge the rules about it.
How does civility and savagery clash in the book?
Jack and his tribe exemplify savagery. As more time passes, they stray farther away from morals and governing principles. Ralph and his crew represent civility. They try to maintain rules and order. However, they are constantly challenged by Jack.
Finish the lyrics to Drake's song, "God's Plan."
They wishin' on me
Yeah, ayy, ayy (ayy)
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They wishin' on me
Yeah, ayy, ayy (ayy)
She say, "Do you love me?" I tell her, "Only partly
I only love my bed and my momma, I'm sorry"
What is an adverb?
A word that describes or modifies a verb or an adjective.
Who are Sam and Eric?
Twins on the island. They maintain allegiance to Ralph.
What role does the face paint serve and what does it represent?
The face paint is used by Jack and his tribe to conceal their faces while hunting. It masks their shame, guilt, and compassion. The boys know that they should act civil, but grow closer toward savagery each day.
Do the boys value intelligence? Briefly explain.
Most of the boys do not value intelligence. Piggy's wisdom and candor are not well-received. When the boys rip Piggy's glasses away and eventually steal them, this signifies how little they care for sensibility and intellect.
Finish the lyrics to ABBA's song, "Take a Chance on Me."
'Cause you know I've got
________________________, when I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic
'Cause you know I've got
So much that I wanna do, when I dream I'm alone with you
It's magic
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun.
How does Roger's character develop over the course of the book?
Roger starts as a quiet, intense boy who seems shy, but he quickly reveals his dark side. He begins by bullying the littluns, then moves on to murder and torture.
What do the pig hunts symbolize?
The pig hunt represents humanity's tendency to engage in primitive behaviors like hunting, killing, and bullying.
Why does Ralph "[weep] for the end of innocence" (Golding 202)?
Ralph has been witness to some horrific things on the island, even though he is still a young boy. When individuals are exposed to violent, adult things, their childhood innocence is lost. Ralph weeps for what he's endured and how bad the world can be.
Finish the lyrics to Miley Cyrus's song, "The Climb."
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
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It's the climb
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb