In this reading of Lord of the Flies, Ralph, Piggy and Samneric are going to go to Jack's camp and get back Piggy's glasses which Jack stole at the end of chapters 9 and 10. When Jack took Piggy's glasses he wanted to start a fire and it symbolized the complete loss of civilization. Piggy can't see without his glasses and Ralph can't make a fire and have any hope of being rescued. Piggy tells Ralph to blow the conch but he doesn't think it's going to do anything, but he does anyways. None of the boys on the island respond to it so we know that all authority and power has been lost on the island.
Ralph and Piggy travel to the Castle Rock where Jack's tribe lives and try to get back Piggy's glasses. Jack refuses to give them back and Roger pushes a rock down on Piggy and kills him. This symbolizes the end of any civilization or authority on the island as well.
The conch was shattered into a million pieces. The symbolizes the loss of authority and power. Without the conch, no one will think much of Ralph, the actual leader.
The tribe then taunts and chases Ralph off. They are going to try and hunt and kill him the next day. This represents the peoplee in our society today that would put down anyone they don't like or get along with.
In the end, a man shows up and speaks to the boys. As soon as he meets the boys they all are quiet and not savage at the moment. This explains what order and adults do to a society to make rules and keep the civilization.
Unknown words:
ululation - a shrill, howling sound
cordon - a line of sentinels
ensconce - to settle securely
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Blog 6: Lord of the Flies, Chapters IX & X
In these two chapters of Lord of the Flies, we witnessed Simon's death. Simon's death was like that of Christ's. Simon was shown to be the Christ-like figure in the story and He was telling the truth to everyone like Jesus did and he ended up being killed by his own people. I found it ironic that the Lord of the Flies was talking to Simon and Simon found out that the beast is within the human beings, he was killed by the beast in humans.
There was also the part where Piggy thought Jack wanted the conch when they attacked. Jack actually wanted Piggy's glasses to start a fire. Piggy shows that he still has hope when he was telling Ralph to blow the conch and still wants to protect it. But Jack takes Piggy's glasses so thinks shows that there is no civilization at all on the island. The fire has burnt out, the conch doesn't have a purpose, and Jack has Piggy's glasses.
The fire also symbolizes the loss of all civilization and hope. Ralph said to just let the fire go out. This shows that he has lost any hope or faith of being rescued. It also shows that civilization is completely done.
With all of these things gone, Ralph is no longer needed as a leader because Jack has taken his group and become the leader of them.
Unknown words:
inquisitive - intelectually curious
phosphorescence - a luminous appearence
There was also the part where Piggy thought Jack wanted the conch when they attacked. Jack actually wanted Piggy's glasses to start a fire. Piggy shows that he still has hope when he was telling Ralph to blow the conch and still wants to protect it. But Jack takes Piggy's glasses so thinks shows that there is no civilization at all on the island. The fire has burnt out, the conch doesn't have a purpose, and Jack has Piggy's glasses.
The fire also symbolizes the loss of all civilization and hope. Ralph said to just let the fire go out. This shows that he has lost any hope or faith of being rescued. It also shows that civilization is completely done.
With all of these things gone, Ralph is no longer needed as a leader because Jack has taken his group and become the leader of them.
Unknown words:
inquisitive - intelectually curious
phosphorescence - a luminous appearence
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Blog 5: Lord of the Flies, Chapters VII & VIII
In this reading of Lord of the Flies, most of the boys went hunting. Piggy and the littluns stayed down on the beach. While hunting, they decided to have a little fun and start prodding Roger with their spears. They were pretending he was a pig. He was starting to get hurt though and the boys didn't realize it. They finally stopped when they got close to killing him. Ralph had even noticed he was starting to lose all civilization and was showing savagery. This represent sthe savagery and brutality we all, as a society, may show our savagery and brutality whenever we let it out. It can overcome civilization anytime if we allow it to.
This leads to Simon figuring out that the Lord of the Flies was staniding for the "beast" or evil within us. Simon is the only one that understands this, but the Lord of the Flies warned Simon that the others will "do" him and this shows that our savage can overcome civilization.
Jack and Ralph are also fighting over their leadership. Ralph was slowing losing his authority and Jack was getting all of it, but when Ralph said they would stop and rest for the night and climb in the morning, Jack tried to get the rest of the boys to follow but they wouldnt, so he reluctantly went on.
Also, at the end of the meeting at the end of our reading, Jack tried again to get the boys to go against Ralph. He made an honest attempt, but failed. Jack, Roger, and Maurice all ended up going off by themselves. This shows that the only respect or connection to society the rest of the boys have left is the conch. Ralph was holding the conch while talking and the boys respected and looked at the conch with more hope than they did Jack. I wonder if Jack is going to come back.
This leads to Simon figuring out that the Lord of the Flies was staniding for the "beast" or evil within us. Simon is the only one that understands this, but the Lord of the Flies warned Simon that the others will "do" him and this shows that our savage can overcome civilization.
Jack and Ralph are also fighting over their leadership. Ralph was slowing losing his authority and Jack was getting all of it, but when Ralph said they would stop and rest for the night and climb in the morning, Jack tried to get the rest of the boys to follow but they wouldnt, so he reluctantly went on.
Also, at the end of the meeting at the end of our reading, Jack tried again to get the boys to go against Ralph. He made an honest attempt, but failed. Jack, Roger, and Maurice all ended up going off by themselves. This shows that the only respect or connection to society the rest of the boys have left is the conch. Ralph was holding the conch while talking and the boys respected and looked at the conch with more hope than they did Jack. I wonder if Jack is going to come back.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Blog 3: Lord of the Flies, Chapters III&IV
In the third chapter of Lord of the Flies, Jack is still trying to hunt. He still cannot bring himself to kill the pig that he was tracking down. While Jack is obsessed with killing his pig, Ralph is trying to build huts so they have some shelter. While Jack was out hunting he turned into a savage. He is now showing his darker side. He put on his "mask" (face paint) and shed his clothing which shows that he is basically turning into another person. He has started to be physically abusive. He struck Piggy twice and broke a lense out on his glasses. I think that by breaking one lense out, this shows that their civilization and society is falling apart bit by bit.
On the other hand, Ralph is the only one working on the huts and set on getting rescued. Ralph is wanting to get the huts built so they, not only have shelter, but so the littluns have a sense of home and protection. He believes that it will make them feel safe and not so frightened at night.
Simon was also helping on the huts, somewhat. Simon is the one that knows their is an evil out there and brings it to Jack and Ralph's attention and makes them realize that there is evil. But Simon is the kind, caring boy of the whole group. He helped the littluns by giving them fruit and is the "light" around the island. Everywhere he goes seems to be a happier, lush place. He symbolizes the Christ-like figure in their society.
I noticed that Jack was ordering everyone to eat whether they wanted to or not. I think this shows that Jack has turned savage and wants everyone to notice that he did something for them. He wants to have part of the leadership that Ralph is supposed to have.
Jack is not the only one who is to be blamed for something. Ralph is always complaining that no one is helping him and all the rest of the boys want to do is play. I don't understand why he doesn't tell them to do something if he wants help. He is the leader after all.
Jack and Ralph kind of have a love hate relationship. I think Jack and Ralph could be good friends but they have differences that complicate their relationship as a friend.
I also noticed that all of the boys do have their own slang language. "Littluns" and "Samneric" are examples. They combined Sam and Eric because the boys are inseperable and always together, therefore, their names were combined.
The similie "the creepers dropped their ropes, like the rigging of foundered ship" shows that the author is trying to make stronger the image of the island being like a boat. All of the boys are going to have to work harder and together if they are going to be rescued.
I wonder if Piggy is ever going to snap or just go off on one of the boys in the group? Is he going to put up with Jack forever?
On the other hand, Ralph is the only one working on the huts and set on getting rescued. Ralph is wanting to get the huts built so they, not only have shelter, but so the littluns have a sense of home and protection. He believes that it will make them feel safe and not so frightened at night.
Simon was also helping on the huts, somewhat. Simon is the one that knows their is an evil out there and brings it to Jack and Ralph's attention and makes them realize that there is evil. But Simon is the kind, caring boy of the whole group. He helped the littluns by giving them fruit and is the "light" around the island. Everywhere he goes seems to be a happier, lush place. He symbolizes the Christ-like figure in their society.
I noticed that Jack was ordering everyone to eat whether they wanted to or not. I think this shows that Jack has turned savage and wants everyone to notice that he did something for them. He wants to have part of the leadership that Ralph is supposed to have.
Jack is not the only one who is to be blamed for something. Ralph is always complaining that no one is helping him and all the rest of the boys want to do is play. I don't understand why he doesn't tell them to do something if he wants help. He is the leader after all.
Jack and Ralph kind of have a love hate relationship. I think Jack and Ralph could be good friends but they have differences that complicate their relationship as a friend.
I also noticed that all of the boys do have their own slang language. "Littluns" and "Samneric" are examples. They combined Sam and Eric because the boys are inseperable and always together, therefore, their names were combined.
The similie "the creepers dropped their ropes, like the rigging of foundered ship" shows that the author is trying to make stronger the image of the island being like a boat. All of the boys are going to have to work harder and together if they are going to be rescued.
I wonder if Piggy is ever going to snap or just go off on one of the boys in the group? Is he going to put up with Jack forever?
Monday, May 9, 2011
Blog 2: Lord of the Flies, Chapter II
In this chapter of Lord of the Flies, the boys meet to make rules and decide who is going to do what. Ralph then tells everyone of the fire they need to make in order to be rescued. Trying to help everyone and find out what's best for the whole group, Piggy gets pushed aside. I think that Piggy is the rightful leader, instead of Ralph. Piggy is the one who wants rules that everybody will follow, including Ralph and Jack. Piggy symbolizes the many people of our society that barely get noticed, but are either very smart, or have good ideas. Piggy is also the most civilized person of the whole group. Many of the boys shed their clothes, but some didn't. This shows that their is little civilization in this group as well as some places in our society today.
The conch is also a symbol. I believe the conch is the symbol for authority and power. Anyone who holds the conch has the right to speak, besides Piggy most of the time. I also think that there may be more of a meaning for it later in the book.
The little boy with the birthmark, is said, by Piggy, to have died in the fire. This seems to maybe foreshadow something later. I also think that Piggy loosing his breath was caused by his asthma and may have to do with something later in the book as well.
I dislike Ralph and Jack the most of all of the characters. Ralph isn't as bad as Jack, but just ditched Piggy as soon as Jack came into the picture. Jack is a hot-headed, all control type of guy. He always wants to be in control of everything that goes on, and wants to make all of the rules and decisions.
I found a similie on page 46. "A tree exploded in the fire like a bomb." This shows the intensity of the fire and how easily it is burning the island and everything that the boys may need to survive.
The conch is also a symbol. I believe the conch is the symbol for authority and power. Anyone who holds the conch has the right to speak, besides Piggy most of the time. I also think that there may be more of a meaning for it later in the book.
The little boy with the birthmark, is said, by Piggy, to have died in the fire. This seems to maybe foreshadow something later. I also think that Piggy loosing his breath was caused by his asthma and may have to do with something later in the book as well.
I dislike Ralph and Jack the most of all of the characters. Ralph isn't as bad as Jack, but just ditched Piggy as soon as Jack came into the picture. Jack is a hot-headed, all control type of guy. He always wants to be in control of everything that goes on, and wants to make all of the rules and decisions.
I found a similie on page 46. "A tree exploded in the fire like a bomb." This shows the intensity of the fire and how easily it is burning the island and everything that the boys may need to survive.
Blog 1: Lord of the Flies, Chapter I
In this first section of Lord of the Flies, we met all of the main characters: Piggy, Ralph, and Jack.
Ralph and Jack both have something in common, they want to be the leader. But Piggy and Ralph are the complete opposite. They are foils of each other. Many of the other boys are just following the main characters and waiting for them to figure something out.
These boys first came together because Ralph and Piggy found the conch and called all of the boys to this area. I believe that the conch is going to symbolize something later in the book.
I found it surprising that the boys would want order too. I know if I was on an island with a bunch of people with no grown-ups around, I would be doing what ever I wanted to. But these kids don't want to do that. Ralph and Jack want to be in control and make all of the rules around the island. I also found it a little odd that Jack and his choir marched up so professionally. Were they actually on the plane before that, or were they already on the island?
Ralph and Jack both have something in common, they want to be the leader. But Piggy and Ralph are the complete opposite. They are foils of each other. Many of the other boys are just following the main characters and waiting for them to figure something out.
These boys first came together because Ralph and Piggy found the conch and called all of the boys to this area. I believe that the conch is going to symbolize something later in the book.
I found it surprising that the boys would want order too. I know if I was on an island with a bunch of people with no grown-ups around, I would be doing what ever I wanted to. But these kids don't want to do that. Ralph and Jack want to be in control and make all of the rules around the island. I also found it a little odd that Jack and his choir marched up so professionally. Were they actually on the plane before that, or were they already on the island?
Monday, November 8, 2010
Great Expectations Pg.56-113 11/08/10
In our reading this week, we learned more about Miss havisham. I don't think she was ever married because of her name, "Miss" Havisham. I wonder what happened if she was never married.
We went to the setting of a bar. At the bar, Joe is talking with two men. One man turns out to be the convict Pip had stolen from. I noticed that the author brought up that the convict kept looking at Pip in an unexplainable way. I also wondered why the convict had given Pip the money. Does Pip meeting the convict again foreshadow somewhere else n the book?
The author also takes us back to Miss Havisham's house. Dickens describes all of the guests in Miss Havisham's house as toadies and humbugs. What is a toady? What is a humbug? There was a fight too. I didn't quite understand this part. Why was the pale young gentleman in Miss Havisham's house? Pip also meets up with Estella again. I found it rather odd that Estella and Pip become such friends after Estella is so rude to Pip. I did not see the kiss coming. I was comprehending from earlier in the book that Estella and Pip weren't real close, but i was wrong.
Why did Miss Havisham invite Joe instead of Mrs. Joe? I thought Mrs. Joe would have been the one Miss Havisham would have invited.
Who exactly is Orlick? How does Orlick relate to Joe? I wonder if Orlick somehow has something to do with any of the other characters in the book.
I really like how this book is starting to become more interesting.
We went to the setting of a bar. At the bar, Joe is talking with two men. One man turns out to be the convict Pip had stolen from. I noticed that the author brought up that the convict kept looking at Pip in an unexplainable way. I also wondered why the convict had given Pip the money. Does Pip meeting the convict again foreshadow somewhere else n the book?
The author also takes us back to Miss Havisham's house. Dickens describes all of the guests in Miss Havisham's house as toadies and humbugs. What is a toady? What is a humbug? There was a fight too. I didn't quite understand this part. Why was the pale young gentleman in Miss Havisham's house? Pip also meets up with Estella again. I found it rather odd that Estella and Pip become such friends after Estella is so rude to Pip. I did not see the kiss coming. I was comprehending from earlier in the book that Estella and Pip weren't real close, but i was wrong.
Why did Miss Havisham invite Joe instead of Mrs. Joe? I thought Mrs. Joe would have been the one Miss Havisham would have invited.
Who exactly is Orlick? How does Orlick relate to Joe? I wonder if Orlick somehow has something to do with any of the other characters in the book.
I really like how this book is starting to become more interesting.
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