During our study of the novel 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding, you will be required to contribute to an ongoing class discussion around key aspects of the novel. Listed below are a series of threads that focus on key characters, ideas, setting and the author's use of techniques. You are encouraged to vigorously engage in ongoing dialogue through any one of these threads, where your comments will be moderated. A minimum of two comments per thread is required for each member of the class. Your comment should be structured to include quotations and references from the text to support your discussion. You must also be mindful of upholding internet etiquette, by posting and responding in a respectful way.
We look forward to some thought-provoking and engaging blogging as you enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel through shared learning!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Theme: The Need for Civilisation
In what ways does the novel show that as civilisation declines, evil becomes more powerful?
Well i think that the author uses the character of Jack to show this idea. Right from the beginning Jack is the one who takes to hunting the fastest - well he kind of becomes obsessed with it (like a blood lust). In the beginning, when all the boys were more civilised and their homes and lives were still fresh, Jack couldn't kill the pig they were hunting, but by the end of the novel he is hunting Ralph to kill him. So as his memory of his old civilised live fades Jack becomes more evil. He is also the first one to start paiting his face in a primitive way. Is this ok? What do you guys think of that:)
I think that was pretty spot on like what becca said - i agree hard oi. He is like blood hungry to kill whatever he see's by the end of the novel even if it is a human!
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ReplyDeleteWell i think that the author uses the character of Jack to show this idea. Right from the beginning Jack is the one who takes to hunting the fastest - well he kind of becomes obsessed with it (like a blood lust). In the beginning, when all the boys were more civilised and their homes and lives were still fresh, Jack couldn't kill the pig they were hunting, but by the end of the novel he is hunting Ralph to kill him. So as his memory of his old civilised live fades Jack becomes more evil. He is also the first one to start paiting his face in a primitive way.
ReplyDeleteIs this ok? What do you guys think of that:)
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ReplyDeleteI think that was pretty spot on like what becca said - i agree hard oi. He is like blood hungry to kill whatever he see's by the end of the novel even if it is a human!
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