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An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'

I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'.

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An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'

I can explain and explore the key events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'.

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Key learning points

  1. Piggy insists that Ralph and the twins go with him to Castle Rock and demand the return of his glasses.
  2. Piggy carries the conch as a reminder of the ordered society they once hoped to create.
  3. Piggy bravely challenges the morality of Jack's tribe.
  4. Roger pushes a boulder onto Piggy who falls to his death.
  5. Ralph is chased out of the camp by the boys with spears.

Common misconception

Students may think that Piggy's death is an accident, similar in kind to Simon's, an example of boys getting carried away.

Draw pupils' attention to the fact that Roger is compared to a hangman. A hangman kills intentionally.

Keywords

  • Boulder - a very large rock

  • Unexpected - surprising because you did not think that it would happen

  • Explicit - communicated directly in a clear and exact way

  • Contempt - a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something

  • Naive - too willing to believe that life is simple and fair

Show students a picture of a conch to remind them of its importance. It is helpful that they see it is both fragile and beautiful.
Teacher tip

Equipment

You will need access to a copy of 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
At the end of Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies', how many deaths have there been on the island?
one
two
Correct answer: three
four
Q2.
What has Jack stolen from Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'?
Correct Answer: his glasses , his spectacles, glasses, spectacles
Q3.
How has Piggy been treated by most of the other boys throughout 'Lord of the Flies'?
as a respected leader
as a source of wisdom and guidance
as an equal member of the group
Correct answer: as a figure of ridicule and mockery
Q4.
Which of the following is a synonym for courage?
cowardice
Correct answer: bravery
bravado
contentment
Q5.
In 'Lord of the Flies', which of the following does Jack do in order to control his tribe?
Correct answer: wears a frightening mask
Correct answer: gives out arbitrary punishments
threatens to expel people from the tribe
threatens to leave them alone in the jungle
Q6.
Which of the following best explains the significance of the fact that Simon's body has been washed out to sea in 'Lord of the Flies'?
It shows the power of the island.
Correct answer: It erases the evidence of the boys' crime.
It shows the power of nature.
It takes the parachutist's body at the same time.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Starting with the first, put the events of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies' in chronological order.
1 - Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric go to Castle Rock to confront Jack.
2 - Piggy makes a speech about the importance of rules and order.
3 - Roger releases a boulder that kills Piggy.
4 - Jack and Ralph fight, and Samneric are captured.
5 - Ralph runs away, realising he is now alone and in danger.
Q2.
In Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies', what does Piggy insist on carrying to Castle Rock?
his glasses
an olive banch
a present for the beast
Correct answer: the conch
Q3.
What happens to the conch during Piggy's death in 'Lord of the Flies'?
It is stolen by Jack.
It falls into the sea.
It is taken by Ralph.
Correct answer: It shatters into small pieces.
Q4.
Which word shows that Roger is enjoying killing Piggy in Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
"conch"
Correct answer: "delirious"
"chief"
"opened"
Q5.
Match the word on the left with their synonym on the right.
Correct Answer:naive,trusting

trusting

Correct Answer:contempt,scorn

scorn

Correct Answer:explicit,clear

clear

Correct Answer:boulder ,rock

rock

Q6.
How does Piggy reveal his bravery in Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
Correct answer: He insists on going to the Castle Rock.
He shouts at Ralph.
He starts learning how to manage without his glasses.
Correct answer: He tells Jack's tribe that they are behaving badly.