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    Leader of savages In the book Lord of the flies what can change a boy named Ralph from determined and disrespectful to loving and disbelieving? Can it be the pain of being stranded or maybe all the fighting between Ralph and Jack for leadership? Ralph is a bigun with “fair hair” (Golding 1). And Jack is the leader of the choir later becoming leader of the hunting group (Golding 20). At first when they crash land on the deserted island after being attacked (Golding 3). Ralph is determined to get

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    tyrants that manipulate the power of fear so that their subjects are forced to succumb to their rule and authority; and finally the intellects with their sheer brain power and keen thinking to convey ideas of how society ought to be governed. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ the characters of Ralph‚ Jack‚ and Piggy are attached to symbols to convey their authority‚ which can represent different types of leadership and power in modern civilization. Ralph is one who rules based on order. In the

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    Lord of The Flies week 3 Chapter 7 Vocab 1. Taunted- to tease someone- Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks 2. Loiter- to hang around aimlessly- Stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose 3. Antagonism- hatred- Active hostility or opposition. 4. Impervious- untainted- Not allowing something to pass through; not penetrable. 5. Bravado- persona- A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate. Questions 1. The chant symbolizes

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    Daniela Vasquez The book‚ “Lord of the Flies”‚ by William Golding‚ contains many characters that each symbolize something‚ one of them being Ralph who symbolizes structure and government. In the beginning of the book‚ Ralph was leader and everything was organized. Once Ralph’s position declines and Jack’s’ position rises‚ the children begin to become savages. Ralph is the most important character because once structure and government is lost‚ humans become savages and beasts. In the beginning

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    Lord of the Flies tells the story of a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island. Throughout the book the group of civilized boys try to govern themselves with tragic results. Golding says the beginning of his novel Lord of the Flies theme is an attempt to prove the flaws of society is due to the flaws of human nature‚ not the defects of any form of government. When looking at Vlad the impaler and his monarchy I think Golding’s idea is True‚ If given the right environment and freedom

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    Lord of the flies’ a novel by William Golding explores the fragility of civilisation and charts the deterioration order on the island. The novel is based on a group of abandoned school boys who are left on a deserted island. They have to establish a sense of democracy but the democratic approach deteriorates and chaos breaks out. The main theme is the struggle between savagery and civilisation. The boys lose the hope of getting rescued and everyday activities slip away into oblivion. In the beginning

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    Lord of the Flies Chapter Analysis Answer Sheet Kayla Plauger Chapter 1 1. William Golding paid such close attention to each minuscule detail so you‚ as the reader‚ can better understand how the island feels and looks to the boys. 2. In the overall effect of the book the character descriptions assist you to better understand the boys’ personalities‚ strengths‚ and weaknesses. 3. To the boys the island initially looks roughly boat shaped and an island ready for exploration

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    how the human condition connects to Lord of the Flies one must first understand what the human condition is: The human condition is defined as "the characteristics‚ key events‚ and situations which compose the essentials of human existence‚ such as birth‚ growth‚ emotionality‚ aspiration‚ conflict‚ and mortality." William Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" depicts a pessimistic view of human nature‚ addressing the human condition of fear‚ aggression and leadership and how it influences human organizations

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    Lord of the by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding is a metaphorical novel based on the structure of a society‚ and how there could be total anarchy without laws and conduct. The book shows us this by using a group of British schoolboys and they are stranded on a deserted island. They attempt to govern themselves but the consequences are disastrous. Piggy and Jack are essential characters to the book since they are involved heavily in the success of the boys. The Conch is also a very important

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    Lord of the Flies Mock Trial: The People vs. Jack Merridew Bailiff: Silence in the court! All rise! All persons having business be for the Honorable Judge Schenk‚ the Supreme Court of Britain‚ are admonished to draw near and give their attention‚ for the court is now in session. Calling the matter of the people versus Jack Merridew in the charges of attempted murder in the 1st degree‚ manslaughter in the 1st degree‚ and manslaughter in the 2nd degree. Judge: Very well. Please be seated

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