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    Lord of The Flies Discussion Questions

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    This document provides 10 discussion questions about the novel Lord of the Flies. Students are instructed to print the questions, answer them in full sentences before class on September 18th, and be prepared to participate in a graded discussion. The questions probe major themes of the novel like the deterioration of society on the island and what forces cause this. They also explore symbols and characters, such as what Piggy's glasses and the conch represent, and what the beast is used for by Jack.

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    This document provides 10 discussion questions about the novel Lord of the Flies. Students are instructed to print the questions, answer them in full sentences before class on September 18th, and be prepared to participate in a graded discussion. The questions probe major themes of the novel like the deterioration of society on the island and what forces cause this. They also explore symbols and characters, such as what Piggy's glasses and the conch represent, and what the beast is used for by Jack.

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    This document provides 10 discussion questions about the novel Lord of the Flies. Students are instructed to print the questions, answer them in full sentences before class on September 18th, and be prepared to participate in a graded discussion. The questions probe major themes of the novel like the deterioration of society on the island and what forces cause this. They also explore symbols and characters, such as what Piggy's glasses and the conch represent, and what the beast is used for by Jack.

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    Lord of The Flies Discussion Questions

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    This document provides 10 discussion questions about the novel Lord of the Flies. Students are instructed to print the questions, answer them in full sentences before class on September 18th, and be prepared to participate in a graded discussion. The questions probe major themes of the novel like the deterioration of society on the island and what forces cause this. They also explore symbols and characters, such as what Piggy's glasses and the conch represent, and what the beast is used for by Jack.

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    Lord of the Flies: Discussion Questions

    DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions on this same document (typed). You will be responsible for
    printing it and having it ready for the Lord of the Flies graded discussion on Wednesday September 18th.
    Completed questions must be printed BEFORE class on September 18th, you will not be allowed to print in
    class and points will be deducted for lack of preparedness. Responses should be in multiple, complete
    sentences.

    STANDARDS:
    SL.9-10.1 – Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
    diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

    SL.9-10.1.A – Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that
    preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-
    reasoned exchange of ideas.

    1. What are the major themes of the novel, and how are they developed?
    2. What insights about human nature, human psychology, and human society does the novel present? How
    are they expressed?
    3. Discuss the deterioration of the “society” on the island. What circumstances, events, and psychological
    forces cause this deterioration?
    4. In what way can Piggy with his eye glasses be seen as representing the rational, scientific aspects of
    society?
    5. What role does the conch play? How does it represent a civilizing force?
    6. What does the beast represent? How is it used by Jack to control the others? Are there parallels for "the
    beast" in the real world, the one outside of fiction?
    7. What does Simon mean when he suggests that the beast is only the boys themselves?
    8. Why do the littleuns choose to follow Jack and the hunters rather than Ralph? Is it because they feel
    safer with Jack's group, believing that Jack can protect them? Or do they enjoy what the hunters do?
    9. What is your opinion of the novel—is the story convincing? Does it present a realistic vision of human
    nature? Have you experienced or observed things that would either support or contradict Golding’s
    ideas?
    10. What do you think about the rules of civilization? Do they free us and enable us to rise to our best
    selves? Or do the rules constrain our bad nature that lie at the heart of ourselves?

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