Lord of the Flies

Explain how Golding’s experiences impacted his writing.

Formulate a position on some of the central thematic questions posed by the novel.

Evaluate Golding’s opinion of humanity.

Describe the power-dynamic between Ralph and Piggy by closely analyzing the author’s diction and descriptions.

Analyze word choice and characterization to draw conclusions about characters (Ralph, Piggy, Jack Merridew, the choir), evaluate the dynamics between them and make predictions about what the characters represent.

Analyze word choice and characterization to draw conclusions about characters (Ralph, Piggy, Jack Merridew, the choir), evaluate the dynamics between them and make predictions about what the characters represent.

Summarize non-fiction and make connections between the non-fiction article and the novel.

Identify evidence of theme, power dynamics, symbols, conflict, etc.

Closely read a portion of the text in order to analyze the author’s word choice.

Analyze how the author uses and develops symbols to convey important ideas.

Read the article independently, drawing connections between the article and the novel.

Consider how Golding is developing the major themes of the novel, and to compare that with how the author of the article develops the same theme.

Track major symbols/characters and explain how their development reveals theme.

Trace the escalating conflict between Jack and Ralph.

Explain Simon’s symbolic significance on pages 55 and 57.

Analyze specific lines of text and use them to draw conclusions about the theme of order and chaos.

Explain how Golding develops the theme of chaos vs. order in pages 64-75.

Identify the most important lines in this section of text and explain what makes the line significant.

Explain Freud’s theory of mind and define the three parts of the subconscious brain. Students will also be able to evaluate the major characters of the novel based on Freud’s archetypes.

Analyze the symbol of the Beast and explain the role it plays in the novel.

Describe the growing conflict between Ralph and Jack.

Explain how Ralph’s internal conflict is developing.

Draw parallels between the biblical story of “The Fall of Man” and the boys’ experiences on the island.

Explain the symbolism of the Lord of the Flies and the significance of Simon’s interaction with him.

Explain the ways in which Simon can be understood to be the “Christ” figure in the novel.

Analyze the language Golding uses to describe the fight between the tribes of Ralph and Jack, making inferences about the author’s purpose.

Analyze Golding’s development of Piggy as a character and his significance in the novel.

Analyze specific excerpts of Chapter 12 and explain how they help to develop Golding’s message and themes.