Movie Blog #2

What are some qualities of a civilized population? Explain your response.

Movie Blog #1 - Human Nature

Put aside religous theology for a moment, and respond to this question: Are humans mainly good or evil in nature? Explain your response.

Chapter 12 - Cry of the Hunters

Explain the irony of the situation when the naval officer who rescues the boys says, "We saw your smoke. What have you been doing? Having a war or something?"

Chapter 11 - Castle Rock

This book is full of beautiful prose and wonderfully well-written descriptions, yet when Piggy is killed, William golding describes the event by writing, "[Piggy's] head opened and stuff came out and turned red." From whose point of view is William Golding writing? An adult's or a child's? Why this particular point of view for this event?

Chapter 10 - The Shell and the Glasses

Even at the end of Chapter 10, Piggy still believes that Jack's tribe wants the conch. Why is Piggy completely unable to understand that he is the only one who cares for the conch and what it stands for? In reality, what should he be guarding?

Chapter 9 - A View to a Death

Using specific descriptions from the book, explain why William Golding's description of Simon's body floating out to sea is so appropriate for the character.

Chapter 8 - Gift for the Darkness

After Jack's thugs come and steal fire, William Golding mentions a "shutter that flickered in [Ralph's] brain." What is happening to Ralph's ability to speak effectively? Why is this change happening to him?

Chapter 7 - Shadows and Tall Trees

What is Jack's attitude right before he climbs the mountain to the beast and right after he has "seen the thing"? Why is the behavior so notable?