Lord of the Flies, Chapters 10, Grades 8
Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding, titled 'The Shell and the Glasses,' deals with the aftermath of the previous chapter's events and the further disintegration of order among the boys. This assignment will focus on the shifting power dynamics, the significance of the glasses, and the characters' attempts to cope with their actions.
Question 1
How do Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric rationalize their involvement in the previous night's events?
Question 2
Jack's group takes a significant action against Ralph's group in this chapter. What do they do, and why is it important?
Question 3
Discuss the symbolism of Piggy's glasses and how their status reflects the changing dynamics and priorities among the boys.
Question 4
How does Jack maintain control over his group, and what tactics does he use to assert his authority?
Question 5
Reflect on the theme of civilization versus savagery as it is presented in this chapter. How do the boys' actions and justifications illustrate this ongoing conflict?
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