Lord of the Flies Intro
Lord of the Flies book trailer Take a look at the book trailer linked here. It'll give you a small glimpse into the world we're entering. After viewing the book trailer, what two moods do you predict will be explored in the novel? Use evidence from the trailer to explain. What Do You Think? In the spaces provided, please place and "A" in the space to the right of the statement with which you agree. If you disagree with a statement, put a "D" in the space. After you agree or disagree, include an explanation of your answer.Example: A - I agree because... Statement Agree or Disagree! Explain. When given the chance, people often single out another to improve themselves. Society is what holds everyone together and without these conditions our ideals, values, and basics of right and wrong are lost. The power of fear and control can overwhelm a person. If humanity is to survive, innocence may have to be sacrificed. When the institutions of law and order slip away or are ignored, human beings revert to a more primitive part of their nature. It's better to examine the consequences of a decision before it is made than to discover them afterwards. Children are capable of horrific behavior. Everyone is capable of murder. The reason most peole hunt is that they need the meat Whenever groups of people coexist, there will be a struggle for power. How does a person's individual power change his relationship with another? Explain. Do individuals control groups, or do groups control individuals? Explain carefully. How do fear and desire for acceptance influence human behavior? What's the Meaning of This?! Review the symbolic "meaning" of these common objects, places, colors, etc. listed in the left column. Think of a way each either (1.) COULD be used as a symbol OR has been used as a symbol in a story (any story; not just this novel) you've read or film that you may have seen. Then, in the final blank row, add a symbol and its example of your own that you've seen before that isn't listed in the table. Symbol - Meaning Random Story / Scene Example Rose - love, beauty, romance Water - purity, cleansing Road - a journey White - innocence, purity Forest - mystery, unknown Lion - pride, bravery, kingship