Review for Chapters 1-6 Unit Test and Analysis of Chapter 6

Review

1. Representation

1)      Ralph- fair/ respectful leadership

2)      Jack- leadership of fear

3)      Simon- kindness

4)      Piggy- intelligence

5)      Roger- cruelty and evil

2. Symbolism

1)      The Conch- community

2)      The Fire- power (neutral)

3)      Creepers- obstacles/ struggle against nature

4)      The Beastie- the boy’s inner fear

5)      Piggy’s Glasses- products of the cooperative progress of civilization (technology?)

6)      Jack’s Painted Face- freedom from shame and conscience

3. Essay Topic- why does “civilization” break deteriorate?

Chapter Six “Beast from Air”

Vocabulary- define each

            Diffidently-

            Chasm-

            Leviathan-

            Plinth-

            Exulting-

1. What is the significance of the chapter’s title?

2. What is the beast, imaginary and actual?

3. Where are there examples of personification?

4. Where are there examples of foreshadowing?

5. Explain the development of the conflict between Jack and Ralph?

6. How is the change in setting, from the beginning of the chapter to the end, at once, symbolic and foreshadowing the future of the novel?  Pay close attention to the details of imagery of the cliffs.