GENERAL
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read, and explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
During war time there was a British plane evacuating people and over the flight it crashes leaving only a few boys under the age of 13 as the survivors Ralph or "Piggy" was then elected as one of the leaders to lead these boys around. Jack then helping aid the troupe as they tried to piece together there new life.
When times start to get rough there is a break in alliances and Piggy breaks off to the other side of the island and barley surviving, trying to get out of their heads that there is a "Beast" out there.
In the end it doesn't turn out well for everyone as Piggy gets bullied and almost dies. But luckily right when things were about to get deadly they are saved by a British officer.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
One of the themes of the book could be a loss of innocence. The boys have to grow up super fast, they are the only ones they have to survive and if they aren't fully together then they will start to have issues. Wanting to hunt down one of their own to kill is major for anyone let alone a kid. With out the officer coming at the end it would turn to a much more somber book then it already is.
3. /Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The authors tone is very dark. It is a rough time in the world and in a time where you have to survive these boys will do what they have to, to survive.
"Not them. Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead."
"Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood."
"Which is better-to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?"
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
Piggy: Piggy is nerdy and over weight, he tries to use his smarts to get people to like him. He isn't too athletic meaning he has issues with surviving by himself. It makes you really care for him, when he gets picked on you feel bad for him.
Jack: Jack is a natural born leader which you can see right off the bat. But he turns and becomes way too dark for his own good. He paints his face with clay and becomes savage.
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
The authors syntax defiantly does change when it goes from character to character and then to the narrator. For example:
Narrator: "He looked round the circle of eager faces. There was no lack of boys to choose from."
Piggy: "You told'em. After what I said"
Jack: "We'll get food." "Hunt. Catch things... until they fetch us."
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
The protagonists are round because they start off innocent and kind, then turns to ragging savages almost killing one another. But in the end realize their wrong doings and come back down to earth once they get saved. Yet they don't fully go back to normal just because they sure lost there self of innocence. They have to go back into the real world changed boys to young men.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After reading this if felt that I really cared about Piggy he made me want to care about him. There is something super endearing about him and it makes me want to be on his side rather then the other boys.
