How are the all of the boys except Ralph and Simon (and Jack) behaving? What is Golding telling us about …

Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach” Trace the path of Jack’s success as a hunter and Ralph’s growing ineffectiveness as …

Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain” What is the significance of the boys’ first attempt at the fire? How does …

What do you think Piggy‟s glasses might represent? Consider their normal function, the use they are put to in this …

What does Jack’s behavior in this chapter suggest about him (e.g. his attitude toward killing pigs and hunting the beast, …

What do you think is the significance of the “snake-thing” or “beastie”? Consider the little boy‟s description of the creature, …

Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell” Examine the characters of Ralph, Jack, or Piggy in terms of what they …

Chapter 1: “The Sound of the Shell” Describe the major characters: Ralph, Piggy, and Jack. What instances of foreshadowing occur …

How is Ralph changed by his experiences on the island? You should write about:         · what he is like …

Show how Golding creates a world of increasing violence in the novel, by    considering all or some of the following: …