An exploration of Chapter 7 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'

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

It reminds the reader of Ralph's earlier experiences of leadership.

It reminds the reader of the presence of war. 

It reminds the reader of the beauty of the countryside. 

It reminds the reader of the boys' ongoing conflicts.

What is the significance of the reference to Chatham and Devenport in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which word beginning with 's' would fill the gap in the following sentence: 'In 'Lord of the Flies' Ralph becomes {{}} for the first time in Chapter 7.'

A {{}} is when a writer includes a detailed account of something that happened in the past. 

What do we learn about Ralph's mother in Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

Select all the things that Ralph remembers in the flashback part of Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'.

It creates the opportunity to compare and contrast Ralph's former life.

It adds a different atmosphere to the novel which keeps things interesting. 

It allows the reader to compare Ralph's former life with the other boys' lives. 

It is an interesting structural technique for a writer to use. 

Which of the following best explains Golding's use of a flashback in Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'?

He is the oldest boy and that gives him authority. 

He takes Piggy's advice and Piggy is wise. 

Which of the following statements best explains why Ralph is popular with most of the boys on the island in 'Lord of the Flies'?

What does Ralph's father do for a living in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Jack is taller and that makes him seem more like a leader. 

Jack's aggression makes the boys feel safe. 

In 'Lord of the Flies', Jack is able to take some of Ralph's authority from him.  Which two of the following reasons best explain why? 

What is the correct term for a word that describes or modifies a noun?

Which war provides the context for the novel 'Lord of the Flies?'

A parachutist is shot down by a military plane. 

Most of the boys were members of military academies. 

How does the presence of war enter into the novel 'Lord of the Flies'?

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