October
27, 2016
How does this chapter demonstrate that the
boys are becoming more savage, challenging and dangerous to one another?
Five minute Journal : 250 words
In Chapter Seven, “Shadows and Tall Trees,”
of the novel, Lord of the Flies, by
William Golding, it is obvious that the boys are becoming more savage, challenging and dangerous to one
another. Jack constantly challenges Ralph, going to far as to climb to the “beast” without him and
Roger to show his bravado. The fact that they are all competing to show
they are the bravest; thus, taking chances like walking around in not so ideal lighting conditions,
show that they are putting themselves in more dangerous situations. All of
these, however, are not as disturbing as the reality that the boys are becoming
more savage, both
in appearance and
in actions. Ralph
comments on their change of appearance: they are not dirty, but still seem
unkempt; this is their new normal (long hair, bitten nails, stiff or non-existent clothing).
Further, the boys engage in a mock
hunt using Robert as
the pig. Even Ralph
participates in this brutal
assault. The scary part is that Robert has to hit panic for it to end
and then complains that his “bum hurts” indicated some violence consistent with
a sexual assault. Further, all of them discuss playing this game more, maybe
even to the detriment of life and laughingly suggest that a littlun could play
the role of the pig if no pig was available. Keep in mind that even Ralph is
fall for this (he injured a pig and felt the need to brag).
Additional Notes (student generated)
Simon: Tells Ralph that he will get home
(prophetic)
Ralph throws a spear at the pig (engages in
the violence) and BRAGS
Ralph looks like he is going to use the spear
on Jack when they are arguing.
Ralph flat out asks Jack why he hates him.
Littluns not seen as people of equal value.
Ralph is chewing his nails until they bleed
(his nerves are “showing”)
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