An exploration of Chapter 4 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 4 of ‘Lord of the Flies’.
An exploration of Chapter 4 of 'Lord of the Flies'
I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 4 of ‘Lord of the Flies’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In Chapter 4, the boys’ behaviour changes as they become less and less respectful of their old values.
- The island’s climate seems hostile towards them.
- A ship was seen on the horizon but the hunters/the choir have let the signal fire go out.
- Jack and his hunters kill a pig and the boys feast on the meat.
- Ralph is angry that they missed the opportunity of being rescued and says they need to have a meeting.
Common misconception
Students might think that Golding's reference to a world order in "ruins" refers to the damaged sandcastles and their ruined life on the island.
Remind students of Golding's wartime experiences and the events of WWII. Golding is referring to the world the boys left behind as well as the world on the island.
Keywords
Morality - relating to the standards, not laws, of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty
To undermine - to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, often gradually
Sincere - not pretending or lying; honest
Accountable - responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it
To model - doing something in a way that can be used as an example
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
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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