An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Ralph and Simon are the only boys interested in trying to build shelters for warmth and safety.
- Instead, the other boys' instincts is to play in the sea, free from the law and order of adults.
- A rift forms as Ralph criticises Jack's lack of support in hut-building and failures with hunting.
- Simon is presented as being helpful and seems at home in the beauty of nature.
- Jack, on the other hand, wants to dominate nature by killing pigs.
Keywords
Dialogue - conversation that is written for a book, play or film
Cross purposes - not understanding each other because of different intentions
Resentment - a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like
Rift - something that divides partners or friends
To immerse - to become completely involved in something
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the rift in the novel is only between Ralph and Jack.
Draw attention to how the boys are increasingly living separately: Piggy is on his own, the "littluns" are a group by themselves and Simon sneaks away to be alone.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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