Wed. Mar. 22, 2017: Chapter One & Questions

Today, you were instructed to read Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies and then answer some reading questions. I have pasted the reading questions below. These are due at the start of the class tomorrow.

Lord of the Flies: Chapter One Questions

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions. You may do so in point form as long as it still communicates the intended message to the reader.

1. How does Golding let the reader know, in Chapter One, that the island, which the

       boys believe is a paradise, is a dangerous place? Give two examples (value: 3)

4. Describe three personality traits for each of the following providing one piece of evidence to support each trait:

Piggy

Ralph

Jack

Simon

4. Describe the physical traits for each of the following:

Piggy

Ralph

Jack

Simon

5. Ralph seems to be happy to be on the island. Why might this be?

7. What does the conch represent to the boys (look at the context to determine this)?

8. What problems can you see arising as the novel carries on?