bushes growing close together in which hunted animals can hide

the feeling or belief that something will or should happen

perfect and without any mistakes; completely clean

the main and most important character in a book, film or play

An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'

English

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. 

In this unit, pupils read and explore 'The Lord of the Flies' by considering Golding's message about human nature. They first read the novel, before analysing the characters Ralph, Simon, Jack and Piggy. They then look at setting and symbolism before planning and writing an essay on human nature.

'Lord of the Flies'

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

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

The naval officer asks Ralph what has happened. 

Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies' in chronological order. 

It is enjoyable and leaves the reader with a strong feeling of contentment. 

It seems natural and unforced and ends in ways that seem convincing. 

It is somewhat disappointing and leaves us with many unanswered question. 

It is puzzling and a little bit annoying. 

It makes us wonder about the characters and why they did what they did. 

If we say that a novel's ending is satisfying, which of the following best describes what we mean?

Which of the following best describes why Golding may have introduced the character of the naval officer in Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

Why does the officer think the boys should have made a better job of living on the island in Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which of the following losses causes Ralph to cry at the end of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies?'

He throws the conch at Jack, but misses. 

He hides in the forest where he feels safe. 

He is attacked with spears by an enraged Jack and his tribe. 

Roger pushes a boulder onto him and he falls to his death. 

In 'Lord of the Flies', what happens to Piggy at the end of Chapter 11?

In Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies', which of the characters is compared to a hangman?

Which two characters are forced to join Jack's tribe in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Jack and his tribe have driven him away with spears. 

He wants to follow Simon's example and find solitude in the forest. 

He wants to build a signal fire and hopes to be rescued. 

Why is Ralph alone at the end of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

What happened to the conch shell at the end of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

Jack promises that the boys will be rescued. 

Jack has better survival techniques, so they feel safer with him. 

Jack uses fear and violence to manipulate them. 

Jack shows more interest and kindness to the littluns. 

In 'Lord of the Flies', which of the following best describes why Jack is more successful than Ralph at gaining control of the group?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.