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Summary Of Piggy's Death In Lord Of The Flies
In January 2016, people found a dead giant sperm whale on the coast in the U.K. There were many wounds in its body and the blood was continue to spurt out in the sea. The water nearby were turn red. This scene can be similar to the scene of Piggy’s death. In the novel, the writer notes, “ His head opened and stuff came out and turned red. Piggy's arms and legs twitched a bit, like a pig's after it has been killed. Then the sea breathed again in a long, slow sigh, the water boiled white and pink over the rock”. For the school based connection, I think about the argument between two classes. In the P.E. Class, two classes want to use the same exercise equipment. However, the school just have one equipment. The class monitors from two classes …show more content…
This situation is similar to the situation that Ralph talk to Jack about the fire. These two leaders are all want the fire and they are arguing about who can get it. For personal connection, I find something interest with the situation that Jack and Ralph are fighting by their fist. The writer notes, “Jack swung with his fist at Ralph and aught him on the ear. Ralph hit Jack in the stomach and made him grunt. Then they were facing each other again, panting and furious, but unnerved by each other's ferocity.” My father and grandfather like to watch boxing at home. Sometimes I was also watch these competitions with them. So that, I connect Ralph and Jack ‘s behaviors to two pugilists are fighting in a competition. They just wear boxing gloves and boxer shorts. When the competition begin, they continue to blow each other and block opponent’s blows. For literature connection, I think about a story which happened in ancient China. There were thousands of monkeys in a mountain, which is called Hua Guo Mountain. Finding food and fighting with each other were their major things to do everyday. There were also many groups of monkeys fought together. This story let me connect with the situation that Ralph’s group and Jack’s group get together in one side of island and have conflict with each

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