An exploration of Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies'

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In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore central questions about what gives us authority within society and whether power inevitably corrupts those who hold it. In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', students also explore the corrupting influence of power and question whether those who hold power are bound to abuse it. 

In 'A Monster Within', students look at villains in gothic fiction and, through their study of context, explore whether they are in fact made monstrous due to social fears and prejudices. In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore the powerful influence of social hierarchy and, using very different context, unpick what Golding's central message about human civilization might be. 

'Lord of the Flies'

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

knowledge that you have done something wrong or committed a crime

a feeling of sadness about having done something wrong

refusing to admit or acknowledge something

random acts, not based on a plan, often unfair

Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right. 

Which of the boys is most willing to accept the reality that they have killed Simon in 'Lord of the Flies'?

In 'Lord of the Flies', Jack seems able to admit there was a killing. Who does he say they killed?

In 'Lord of the Flies', the boys employ a euphemism (a milder word) to refer to the frenzy in which they killed Simon. What is the euphemism?

Which of the following are examples of Jack's power in 'Lord of the Flies'?

When reflecting on a discussion, which of the following should we consider?

He learns that the beast is a dead parachutist. 

He is killed by those who mistake him for the beast. 

He has a long hallucinatory conversation with the beast. 

What happens to Simon towards the end of Chapter 9 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which of the following is the best synonym for power?

Which of the following behaviours are important when you are discussing a topic?

Which of the following is the best definition of the phrase 'textual evidence'?

Which of the following statements are true about Jack in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which of the following boys are not named in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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