Exploring Chapter 3 of The Lord of the Flies

Nate Seberg provides an analysis of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies', focusing on Jack's obsession with hunting, the conflict between Ralph and Jack, and Simon's unique perspective. The video explores themes of civilization versus savagery and the symbolic roles of characters like Piggy, Ralph, Jack, and Simon. It highlights the underlying tensions and moral questions posed by the novel.

What is the main focus of the 'One Day Ahead' series?

• Discussing modern civilization

• Providing spoiler-free summaries

• Offering in-depth analysis and summaries

• Teaching students how to hunt

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What activity has Jack become obsessed with?

• Building shelters

• Hunting pigs

• Swimming

• Playing games

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Ralph frustrated with the other boys?

• They are not playing games

• They are not eating properly

• They are not hunting enough

• They are not helping with the shelters

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Jack forget during his conversation with Ralph?

• What rescue means

• The importance of meetings

• How to build shelters

• How to hunt

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What sets Simon apart from the other boys?

• His hunting abilities

• His kindness and clarity

• His leadership skills

• His ability to build shelters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Piggy represent in the story?

• Scientific aspects of modern civilization

• The desire to dominate

• The rule of law

• Innocent goodness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Ralph symbolize in the story?

• Civilization and democracy

• Scientific innovation

• The desire to hunt

• Innocent goodness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Jack's primary motivation for hunting?

• To provide meat for the group

• To gain power and control

• To pass time

• To impress Ralph

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is Simon's goodness described in the analysis?

• As a weakness

• As a result of civilization

• As innate and pure

• As a learned behavior

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is hinted about Simon's fate in the story?

• He will be rescued first

• He will become a leader

• He will die

• He will turn evil

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9