Respond to one of the discussion questions in a complete, well-written paragraph.
1. How are Jack and Ralph characterized? Are Jack and Ralph fundamentally different or is the island changing them?
2. Lord of the Flies is full of symbolism. Consider Piggy’s glasses (“specs”), the conch, the beastie, the smoke on the mountain, the fire, the drum-roll, and even the characters themselves. What do these elements represent?
3. Consider the following line: “Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch” (p. 44). Explain the importance of this line.
4. How is William Golding creating tension for the reader?
The line “Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch” is important. Firstly, the word hell represents the point of view from Piggy towards the situation. In fact, the island isolates the boys and it is still a question that if any one will rescue them so the island is like a hell; they can enter it but no way to go back. Then the verb “cradle” shows that Piggy strongly wants to keep the order among them. He is also worrying about the fire would burn down the island so no one could find them. The conch is a symbol of right and hope. Due to Piggy’s shyness and diffidence at the beginning, he loses the right to be the leader and causes Jack always picking on him. Therefore, when Piggy finally holds the conch he feels that he is able to speak up and expresses his thought again. In conclusion, for Piggy the situation is like hell he could not foresee any possibility to get out the island and the only hope is the conch.
ReplyDelete1) How are Jack and Ralph characterized? Are Jack and Ralph fundamentally different or is the island changing them?
ReplyDeleteJack and Ralph are fundamentally different, however their characters changes during the first chapters.
During the start of the second chapter we can identify the character of Ralph, he seems strong and arrogant in fact we wants the glory from him self with ideas that are not his, and also he seems very nervous because of the fact that he is the leader and has to control the other kids. His character started to change after he becomes the leader, before he was friendly and kind. Jack, in the first chapter, seems to be afraid and kind, then during the development of the second chapter his character changes. So, we see that from friendly he becomes evil with the other child and a real bully.
In conclusion, their characters are fundamentally different, although they have in common the fact that their characters starts to change after the first chapter. In fact we can see that, Ralph from a peaceful and friendly character becomes an arrogant person. Jack from friendly becomes evil with the other children. So, they are different and the fact that their character changes can be the setting and the thought that they are alone with no adult and that they have to find a way to survive
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ReplyDeleteHow are Jack and Ralph characterized? Are Jack and Ralph fundamentally different or is the island changing them？
The jack and Ralph have same characterized is lead ship and want have power, both they fundamentally was different, jack was like want more for power that’s why he always fight leadership for island When Ralph was established as the leader of the island, although he cannot be deprived of discontent but also a time Ralph's legitimate power. For jack he is like Rational and brave, charismatic and leadership, Holding the conch as symbols of democracy. But he has the power is very fragile and difficult to maintain a fragile to survive the fire. Also the island changing both they.
3. Consider the following line: “Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch” (p. 44). Explain the importance of this line.
ReplyDeletePiggy is very alerted since the little boy got lost in fire. he imagines that something would happen to him, and the boys don't listen to his ideas anymore. Its already worse for piggy that he is stuck in the Island and now his situation became worse and thinks that its gonna happen to him like it happened to the little kid.
Aini,
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed by your analysis in this paragraph! You have explained the line very well. Additionally, your use of transitions made your writing much clearer. I thought if anything needed improvement, you might include a bit more on the word "cradled." Why does using this verb show that Piggy wants to protect rights and hope?
Valentina--
ReplyDeleteYour paragraph was very well organized. You used transitions very well, too. our writing has improved a lot!
When you reread, make sure you check for subject-verb agreement. You wrote that "their characters changes during the first chapters" instead of "their characters CHANGE during the first chapters."
Liebin,
ReplyDeleteYou used highly desciptive adjectives for Jack and Ralph. Continue to learn and use this kind of vocabulary.
Please remember how to use proper nouns such as names. Proper nouns are always capitalized and typically do not require an article like "the" or "a." Instead of writing "The jack" you can simply write "Jack."
Majid,
ReplyDeleteYou definitely got the big ideas from this line. Think now about the specific words that Golding chooses to use. He describes the fire as "hell" and as Piggy not just holding the conch, but "cradling" it. Why did he choose these specific words?
Lastly, please practice proper capitalization. The first letter of the first word of every sentence should be capitalized. Also, proper nouns such as names and specific places should be capitalized.
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ReplyDeleteThe line “Piggy glanced nervously into hell and cradled the conch” is important. Firstly, the word hell represents the point of view from Piggy towards the situation. In fact, the island isolates the boys and it is still a question that if any one will rescue them so the island is like a hell; they can enter it but no way to go back. THEN THE VERB “CRADLE” SHOWS THAT PIGGY STRONGLY WANTS TO KEEP THE ORDER AMONG THEM BECAUSE USUALLY CRADLE IS USED AS CRADLE A BABY WHICH MEANS HOLD GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. THEREFORE, IT SHOWS THAT HE IS PROTECTING THE CONCH AS A BABY. Then, He is also worrying about the fire would burn down the island so no one could find them. The conch is a symbol of right and hope. Due to Piggy’s shyness and diffidence at the beginning, he loses the right to be the leader and causes Jack always picking on him. Therefore, when Piggy finally holds the conch he feels that he is able to speak up and expresses his thought again. In conclusion, for Piggy the situation is like hell he could not foresee any possibility to get out the island and the only hope is the conch.