1. Context, symbols and theme in Lord of the Flies (chapter 1)
- William Golding wrote the book after being adversely affected by World War II; his views on human nature and mankind's capacity for evil are evident in the themes in the novel (for instance, innocence vs. experience, civilization vs. savagery)
- Chapter 1 establishes the parameters with which this civilization functions
- Island solely populated with English schoolboys, an important distinction: boys are in a constant state of tension with regards to rules they are expected to follow. Left to their own devices, boys often behave with instinctive cruelty and violence (in chapter 1, the boys cruelly taunt Piggy, Jack aggressively vies for leadership
- In chapter 1, the boys largely stick to the social rules of civilization they grew up with: 1. they elect a leader, 2. division of labour, 3. systematically explore the island
- Symbolism: Piggy - represents intellectual and scientific modes of thinking in society (ex. decides to take names of all the boys, suggests the conch be used for the practical purpose of calling the other boys), conch - symbolic of leadership, law & order, political legitimacy, summons boys for meetings, gives authority for speaking to the group
2. Finish reading chapter 1.
3. Questions for chapter 1 (due tomorrow)
Comm 11
1. Discuss questions 11 and 12 (homework check)
2. Finish reading section 3
3. Questions 13, 14, 15 for homework
4. Marking 11-15 in class tomorrow
5. Bring back signed progress reports
Eng 10E
1. Dictation #3 pre-test
2. Mark chapter 23-27
3. Essay outline
4. Quotes
Homework: Choose an essay topic AND find quotes for body paragraphs
5. Bring back signed progress reports
Eng 12(L)
1. Work block for chapters 7-9
2. Presentations for chapters 7-9 Thursday
3. Bring back signed progress report
