"I'm going to him with this conch in my hands. I'm going to hold it out. Look,I'm goin' to say,you're stronger than I am and you haven't got asthma. You can see I'm goin' to say and with both eyes. But don't ask for my glasses back, not as a favor. I don't ask you to be a sport, I'll say, not because you're strong, but because what's right'a right. Give me my glasses, I'm going to say- you got to! Pg 171
I chose this passage because in a way Piggy is finally showing a little bit of a leadership role and confidence. Even though he says Ralph is the better leader. Clare F
"Suddenly jack bounded out from the tribe and began screaming wildly. 'See? See? That's what you'll get! I meant that! There isn't a tribe for you any more! The conch is gone.' He ran forward, stooping. 'I'm chief!' " pg.181
I chose this passage because this shows how even after all of these kids witnessed Piggy's death, Jack still only cares about the power and being in charge. Shannon F.
I selected this passage because it can be a significant allegory. Before Piggy and Ralph's clan can invade Jack's group they decide to eat first; just like Jesus and his disciples did at the Last Supper, before Jesus was captured, which could aslo foreshadow something later on. -Chad R.
"He gave himself up to them now for the first time on the island; great, shuddering spasms of grief that seemed to wrench his whole body. His voice rose under the black smoke before the burning wreckage of the island; and infected by that emotion, the other little boys began to shake and sob too. And in the middle of them, with filthy body, matted hair, and unwiped nose, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy." Pg. 202
I chose this passage because it shows that the boys finally realize just how far they went and how uncivilized they acted and that the things they did were terrible.
Ralph put his head down on his forearms and accepted this new fact like a wound. Samneric were part of the tribe now. They were guarding the Castle Rock against him. There was no chance of rescuing them and building up an outlaw tribe at the other end of the island. Smneric were savages like the rest; Piggy was dead, and the conch smashed to powder. -pg. 186
This passage shows that Ralph is completely alone now he has nothing left, he has lost everything.
"The chief snatched one of the few spears that were left and poked Sam in the ribs." Pg. 182
I chose this passage because it shows that the boys don't care who they hurt and they no longer treat anyone like they're people. Instead, they treat them like animals.
The group in front of him shifted and laughter shivered outwards from among them, light, excited laughter that went echoing among the tall rocks. Page 176
I chose this passage because it shows how they have lost all respect for Ralph, who was once their leader.
yet not entirely so. they were whispering out there; and suddenly the branches were shaken furiously at two places on his right. The pointed end of a stick appeared. In panic, Ralph thrust his own stick through the crack and struck with all of his might. "Aaah-ah!" His spear twisted a little in his hands and then he withdrew it again. pg. 194
This passage really shows what Ralph is willing to do to make sure he isn't caught by Jack. Instead of just giving up and letting Jack win he is standing up for himself
"How long could you go without sleep? He yearned for a bed and sheets- but the only whiteness here was the slow spilt milk, luminous round the rock forty feet below, where Piggy had fallen. Piggy was everywhere, was on this neck, was become terrible in darkness and death." p190
I chose this passage because it shows how upset Ralph is over Piggy's death, and it shows how recent events have made him want to return home now more than ever. Bailey B.
"...but then he saw that the white face was bone and that the pig's skull grinned at him from the top of a stick. He walked slowly into the middle of the clearing and looked steadily at the skull that gleamed as white as ever the conch had done and seemed to jeer at him cynically."
I chose this passage because now the pig's skull is what the conch used to symbolize to the boys. Showing now that they are murderers to not only the pigs but to other humans they used to call their own.
"The officer, surrounded by these noises, was moved and a little embarrassed. He turned away to give them time to pull themselves together; and waited, allowing his eyes to rest on the trim cruiser in the distance" PG. 202
I chose this passage because it shows the relief of the boys. They were only on the island for a short time but that time away from the real world changed who they really are
"Sam-I'm going to be alright, aren't I?" The twins were silent again. "Here!" said Sam suddenly. "Take this-" Ralph felt a chunk of meat pushed up against him and grabbed it. Pg. 190
I chose this because the twins still show their loyalty to Ralph, but they are just scared of Jack. They give Ralph a warning.
"I should have thought that a pack of British boys-you're all British aren't you?- would have been able to put up a better show than that- I mean-" "It was like that at first," said Ralph, "before things-" He stopped. "We were together then-" The officer nodded helpfully. pg. 201-202
I chose this passage because it shows that the officer was shocked at what the boys became, but he still understands that they tired to stay civil but it fell apart
"The officer grinned cheerfully at Ralph. 'We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having in war or something.'"(201).
I chose this passage because the book ends with a lot of irony. It was ironic that the officer thought they were playing war, when Ralph really was running for his life, and it is ironic how they saw their smoke, when they didn't mean for them to see the smoke.
"The fire reached the coconut palms by the beach and swallowed them noisily. A flame, seemingly detached, swung like an acrobat and licked up the palm heads on the platform. The sky was black." Page 200-201
I chose this passage because at the beginning of the book, the first fire, they almost started the whole forest on fire. The whole time the boys were avoiding that again but that was the only way for people to see the smoke.
"Roger edged past the chief, only just avoiding pushing him with his shoulder. The yelling ceased, and Samneric lay looking up in quiet terror. Roger advanced upon them as one wielding a nameless authority." pg. 182
I chose this passage, because it shows that Roger is just as crazy as Jack, and he also wants power over the boys.
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"I'm going to him with this conch in my hands. I'm going to hold it out. Look,I'm goin' to say,you're stronger than I am and you haven't got asthma. You can see I'm goin' to say and with both eyes. But don't ask for my glasses back, not as a favor. I don't ask you to be a sport, I'll say, not because you're strong, but because what's right'a right. Give me my glasses, I'm going to say- you got to! Pg 171
I chose this passage because in a way Piggy is finally showing a little bit of a leadership role and confidence. Even though he says Ralph is the better leader.
Clare F
"Suddenly jack bounded out from the tribe and began screaming wildly. 'See? See? That's what you'll get! I meant that! There isn't a tribe for you any more! The conch is gone.' He ran forward, stooping. 'I'm chief!' "
pg.181
I chose this passage because this shows how even after all of these kids witnessed Piggy's death, Jack still only cares about the power and being in charge.
Shannon F.
"The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist." Page 181
I chose this passage because the conch breaking symbolizes civil action crumbling around them and also piggy dies.
"We better eat and then get ready." - Pg. 172
I selected this passage because it can be a significant allegory. Before Piggy and Ralph's clan can invade Jack's group they decide to eat first; just like Jesus and his disciples did at the Last Supper, before Jesus was captured, which could aslo foreshadow something later on.
-Chad R.
"He gave himself up to them now for the first time on the island; great, shuddering spasms of grief that seemed to wrench his whole body. His voice rose under the black smoke before the burning wreckage of the island; and infected by that emotion, the other little boys began to shake and sob too. And in the middle of them, with filthy body, matted hair, and unwiped nose, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy." Pg. 202
I chose this passage because it shows that the boys finally realize just how far they went and how uncivilized they acted and that the things they did were terrible.
Ralph put his head down on his forearms and accepted this new fact like a wound. Samneric were part of the tribe now. They were guarding the Castle Rock against him. There was no chance of rescuing them and building up an outlaw tribe at the other end of the island. Smneric were savages like the rest; Piggy was dead, and the conch smashed to powder.
-pg. 186
This passage shows that Ralph is completely alone now he has nothing left, he has lost everything.
Maggie F.
"The chief snatched one of the few spears that were left and poked Sam in the ribs." Pg. 182
I chose this passage because it shows that the boys don't care who they hurt and they no longer treat anyone like they're people. Instead, they treat them like animals.
Marissa A.
"Eric raised his head and achieved a faint ululation by beating on his open mouth." (189)
I chose this passage because it is another example of how the boys are more like wild animals now than children.
Abby D.
The group in front of him shifted and laughter shivered outwards from among them, light, excited laughter that went echoing among the tall rocks. Page 176
I chose this passage because it shows how they have lost all respect for Ralph, who was once their leader.
Anna Yung
yet not entirely so. they were whispering out there; and suddenly the branches were shaken furiously at two places on his right. The pointed end of a stick appeared. In panic, Ralph thrust his own stick through the crack and struck with all of his might. "Aaah-ah!" His spear twisted a little in his hands and then he withdrew it again.
pg. 194
This passage really shows what Ralph is willing to do to make sure he isn't caught by Jack. Instead of just giving up and letting Jack win he is standing up for himself
"How long could you go without sleep? He yearned for a bed and sheets- but the only whiteness here was the slow spilt milk, luminous round the rock forty feet below, where Piggy had fallen. Piggy was everywhere, was on this neck, was become terrible in darkness and death." p190
I chose this passage because it shows how upset Ralph is over Piggy's death, and it shows how recent events have made him want to return home now more than ever.
Bailey B.
"...but then he saw that the white face was bone and that the pig's skull grinned at him from the top of a stick. He walked slowly into the middle of the clearing and looked steadily at the skull that gleamed as white as ever the conch had done and seemed to jeer at him cynically."
I chose this passage because now the pig's skull is what the conch used to symbolize to the boys. Showing now that they are murderers to not only the pigs but to other humans they used to call their own.
"The officer, surrounded by these noises, was moved and a little embarrassed. He turned away to give them time to pull themselves together; and waited, allowing his eyes to rest on the trim cruiser in the distance" PG. 202
I chose this passage because it shows the relief of the boys. They were only on the island for a short time but that time away from the real world changed who they really are
"Sam-I'm going to be alright, aren't I?"
The twins were silent again.
"Here!" said Sam suddenly. "Take this-"
Ralph felt a chunk of meat pushed up against him and grabbed it. Pg. 190
I chose this because the twins still show their loyalty to Ralph, but they are just scared of Jack. They give Ralph a warning.
Madeline
"Ralph launched himself like a cat; stabbed, snarling, with the spear, and the savage doubled up."
I chose this quote because it shows that even Ralph has become savage and lost a lot of his humane qualities
"Ralph launched himself like a cat; stabbed, snarling, with the spear, and the savage doubled up."
I chose this quote because it shows that even Ralph has become savage and lost a lot of his humane qualities
"I should have thought that a pack of British boys-you're all British aren't you?- would have been able to put up a better show than that- I mean-" "It was like that at first," said Ralph, "before things-" He stopped. "We were together then-" The officer nodded helpfully. pg. 201-202
I chose this passage because it shows that the officer was shocked at what the boys became, but he still understands that they tired to stay civil but it fell apart
Landon Hughett
"The officer grinned cheerfully at Ralph. 'We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having in war or something.'"(201).
I chose this passage because the book ends with a lot of irony. It was ironic that the officer thought they were playing war, when Ralph really was running for his life, and it is ironic how they saw their smoke, when they didn't mean for them to see the smoke.
"The fire reached the coconut palms by the beach and swallowed them noisily. A flame, seemingly detached, swung like an acrobat and licked up the palm heads on the platform. The sky was black." Page 200-201
I chose this passage because at the beginning of the book, the first fire, they almost started the whole forest on fire. The whole time the boys were avoiding that again but that was the only way for people to see the smoke.
"The fire was a big one and the drum-roll that he had thought was left so far behind was nearer."
It is ironic that the thing that Ralph had wanted the whole time, a signal fire, was now threatening his life as much as the savages.
-John Eide-
"Roger edged past the chief, only just avoiding pushing him with his shoulder. The yelling ceased, and Samneric lay looking up in quiet terror. Roger advanced upon them as one wielding a nameless authority."
pg. 182
I chose this passage, because it shows that Roger is just as crazy as Jack, and he also wants power over the boys.
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