Lord of the Flies Lesson 1 (2024)

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Lesson goals 1&2

1. Plan of the classroom

2. Google Classroom (Planner, PDF Book & Workbook, Glossary)

3. Discuss context & main theme of Lord of the Flies

4. Review information Ch. 1 - 3 (Quiz questions) & figurative language (allusion)

4. Discuss Chapter 4

5. Fill in Worksheet Chapter 4

Context & Main theme 

Context: Group of boys marooned (=gestrand) on an island after the plane has been shot down during the war.

Human struggle: Choose between good and evil.

Freudian ideas:

Id - superego - ego 

'Lord of the Flies' Chapter 1, 2, 3

Freudian theory postulates that adult personality is made up of three aspects: (1) the id, operating on the pleasure principle generally within the unconscious; (2) the ego, operating on the reality principle within the conscious realm; and (3) the superego, operating on the morality principle at all levels of consciousness. The interplay of these personality structures generates anxiety that must be reduced through various defense mechanisms. These mechanisms act to obscure the true, anxiety-laden reasons for one’s behaviour.

The boys on the island is an example of a .............. and the scar of a ...............

1. methaphor - allegory
2. allegory - methaphor
3. allegory - allegory
4. methaphor - methaphor

The conch shell is a symbol of

1. chaos and disappointment
2. respect for Ralph the leader
3. loss of freedom
4. order and civilisation

In Chapter 1 Piggy tells his name to Ralph, but feels upset because

1. He cannot be the leader although he wants to.
2. Ralph uses his name although he wanted it kept secret.
3. He feels Jack should be the leader.
4. He feels he is fatter than Ralph.

Why does Piggy think they will not be saved by the elderly / grown ups?

1. The island is just to far away from civilisation.
2. The elderly have enough other stuff on their minds.
3. The elderly couldn't be bothered really.
4. The elderly have been killed by an atomic bomb.

Why does Ralph order Jack to become the leader of the hunters?

1. He thinks Jack is a good hunter.
2. He attempts to placete (sussen) Jack.
3. They desperately need meat.
4. Ralph just wants Jack to be out of here.

Even though Piggy is fat, he wears glasses which are a symbol of

1. ignorance
2. aggression
3. intelligence
4. intolerance

What is the main purpose of the fire the boys decide to build?

1. To cook food
2. To scare away wild animals
3. To create smoke signals for rescue
4. To stay warm at night

The flames and smoke are compared to which animals?

1. Hawk and eagle
2. Jaguar and squirrel
3. Rabbit and Cow
4. Dog and Pig

The fire represents two contrasting symbols, namely the desire of the boys to be rescued and the

1. sunset at the end of the day
2. death of the pigs they capture
3. desire to be kept warm at night
4. violence and destruction of the island

When the fire gets out of control, all boys except Piggy start to giggle. This shows their

1. immaturity
2. ability to relax
3. ability to see that there is no real danger
4. spontaneity

How do the boys collect water?

1. They seek for plants which have water in their leaves.
2. They evaporate seawater and put in a bowl.
3. They leave out empty cocunuts shells to collect rain water.
4. They use the water of a river close by.

What does Jack think will make him a better hunter?

1. If he makes a few boys join him during the hunt.
2. If he paints his face as a camouflage.
3. If he carries a proper javelin.
4. If he wears practically no clothing.

............ was a small, skinny boy, his chin pointed, and his eyes so bright... the coarse mop of black hair was long.

1. Jack
2. Simon
3. Ralph
4. Roger

Then amid the roar of bees in the afternoon sunlight, Simon found them fruit they could not reach. What does this say about Simon?

1. He is kind and takes care of the littluns.
2. He is taller than most boys in the group.
3. He likes fruit more than pork.
4. He is a very active boy who enjoys being in the wood.

A ship is spotted on the horizon, but tragically there is no reaction from the sailers because

1. the sailers were not interested in saving them.
2. it was too dark for the sailers to spot the island
3. the ship was still too far away from the island.
4. the fire had gone out, so no signal.

Who is Percival?

1. He is one of the littluns, who has a mental breakdown.
2. He is one of the littluns who may join Jack's group.
3. He is one of the bigguns who shoot a pig.
4. He is one of the bigguns and joins Jack's group.

Figurative language: allusion

Allusion: A reference to a preexisting person, work, event, or well-known piece of pop culture. They often relate to common knowledge.

e.g. To my dog, our neighbourhood park is the garden of Eden (alludes to the Christian bible).

Percival

Percival, hero of Arthurian romance, distinguished by his quality of childlike innocence, which protected him from worldly temptation and set him apart from other knights in Arthur's fellowship. This quality also links his story with the primitive folktale theme of a great fool or simple hero.

Jack's mask is a symbol behind which Jack hid, liberated from

1. shame and self-consciousness
2. fear and anger
3. the illusion of being an important hunter
4. responsibility towards the hunters

Jack is accused of letting the fire go out. This upsets Jack. He attacks Piggy and not Ralph because

1. Jack dislikes Piggy even more than Ralph.
2. Piggy stands slightly closer to Jack.
3. Ralph is stronger than Piggy.
4. Ralph is still the undisputed leader of the group.

The flames and smoke are compared to which animals?

1. Hawk and eagle
2. Jaguar and squirrel
3. Rabbit and Cow
4. Dog and Pig