Lord of the Flies Chapter 3

Lord of the Flies Chapter 3

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By Andy Dai

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdsr0Zh6ppU

​Learning Questions

Can I explore the presentation of key characters?

Can I compare two contrasting characters, using appropriate supporting evidence?

Can I compare the language used to describe two contrasting characters?

Brief Overview​

• Jack is hunting in the woods; very dark, animalistic mood.

• Ralph and Simon are building huts, everyone else is off playing around and relaxing.

• Ralph brings up concerns about the little uns’ nightmares.

• Ralph and Jack argue over the importance of meat vs. shelter.

• Simon goes off on his own.

• After making sure he’s alone, he goes to his own secret spot.​

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Poll

Who is portrayed as a more positive character in the Story?

• Jack

• Ralph

• Simon

Draw

Pick a character and draw a symbol that would represent them

​5 minute quote finder

​One half of the class will look at Jack and the other will look at Simon.

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You have 5 minutes to find as many relevant and perceptivequotations as you can that could help you answer this question:

•How does Golding present the character of [Jack/Simon] in Chapter 3?

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Remember our top tips for finding quotations!

•Look for key topic sentences to help you zoom in on relevant pages/paragraphs

•Do the quote test – can you say 2-3 things about it?

What did you find?

Subject | Subject

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Jack `​	​Simon
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Some Tips:

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Need a hand?

Further points you might consider:

•Differences in their speech

•Differences in their attitudes/ priorities

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Key sections to explore:

•The opening 2 pages of the chapter (Jack in the jungle)

•The final 2-3 pages of the chapter (Simon in the jungle)

•Look at the conversation between Jack and Ralph, and Simon’s contributions to this​

Predictions

Open Ended

What could the huts, smoke represent?