Assignment


 
 
 
  Characters
 

Character
       Analyses

Character 
             Analyses
 

Themes
 
 

Symbolism
 
 

"Ralph wept for the
end of innocence,
the darkness of man's
heart, and the fall
through the air of
the true, wise friend
called Piggy."

 

        Part I
   You are traveling across the Indian Ocean by plane.  You are told to pack some items essential for survival in your carry-on flight bag.  Assume will be able to make it to an uninhabited island where threre are bananas, trees, wild boars, and a source of drinking water.  What will you bring with you in your bag?  It must be able to fit under the seat in front of you, and it must be legal to carry on the a plane.  Explain what you would take and why.  Use the sites below to complete your research.
 
                    Safety Store
                         Survival Center
                   Survival Suppliers
                   Survival
 
 
Part II
Think about what makes someone a good leader.  What skills and abilities does s/he have?  Using the novel and the articles below, explain the different leadership styles of Ralph and Jack.  Why does Ralph fail?

                     Being a Leader
                Leader Values
               Motivational Management
                Good Leadership
                 Principles of Leadership
 
Part III
    Golding feels that the sanctions of society begin to disintegrate when the individual is removed from the enforcers of civilized behavior.  How much of an individual's behavior is determined by rules and laws?  Use both the novel and personal experiences to prove your point.
 
 

 

 
Part IV
     Discuss the symbolism of the conch.  How does it become a symbol?  How does is parallel the deterioration of society on the Island?  Use quotations from the text to support your thesis.