Key points for discussion:

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 What kind of a tone and mood is put forward in the opening pages of the novel?

 What is the characters’ initial response to their situation on the island?

 What does the beginning of the novel suggest in terms of the power dynamics that will soon pervade the island?

 In what ways does the depiction of the island indicate a paradox?

 What does the dialogue between Ralph and Piggy reveal about these characters’

personalities and social background?

 In what ways is Piggy portrayed differently from the other characters?

 In what ways does the first part of the novel construct a sense of national superiority?

 How is Jack’s arrival on the island depicted?

 What might be the symbolism of Jack’s initial appearance as he arrives on the island?

 In what ways does Golding create a contrast between Jack and Ralph?

 What does the conch represent?

 What are the boys mainly concerned with in the first three chapters of the novel?

 What does “the beastie” symbolise?

 What is the characters’ reaction to making a fire?

 What does Jack’s obsession with hunting imply?

 How is Simon depicted?

 What is the ideal masculinity that the boys’ acculturation reveals?

Please have a look at the link below which is accessible via the university library.

http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=7&sid=0c674d56-5e9f-40d7-a1bf- a772244ce019%40sessionmgr101&bdata=Jmxhbmc9dHImc2l0ZT1lZHMtbGl2ZQ%3d

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Please open the link to read the preview of the upcoming film adaptation of Lord of the Flies below.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/aug/31/lord-of-the-flies-remake-to-star-all-girl-cast