I found this to be a very abrupt ending to the book. It was weird because in the middle of an intense scene, an adult enters the story and the fight stops. Then, they are all on their way home.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
LOTF Chapter 12
In this chapter, there were some very important things that happened. Samneric betray Ralph and give away his hiding spot to the savages. This shows how much Ralph is completely on his own. Ralph then runs and hides in another spot, where he is found once again. Ralph is running away and the savages are chasing him when suddenly, Ralph stumbles upon a ship captain who says he saw the smoke of the fire.
Monday, December 10, 2012
1st Semester Books
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Through my Eyes by Tim Tebow
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz
This semester, I have learned that I am not a very fast reader. I don't get through books very quickly. However, I do enjoy reading if I like the book. I really like football books and books with action. I like books that are relatively short in length and that I can relate to. I can relate to the Alex Rider series because Alex is about my age in the book.
I probably should expand on the type of books I read next semster. I maight try reading a less realistic genre. I think it would be good to expand because I might find something I like even more than thhe books I normally read.
Through my Eyes by Tim Tebow
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz
This semester, I have learned that I am not a very fast reader. I don't get through books very quickly. However, I do enjoy reading if I like the book. I really like football books and books with action. I like books that are relatively short in length and that I can relate to. I can relate to the Alex Rider series because Alex is about my age in the book.
I probably should expand on the type of books I read next semster. I maight try reading a less realistic genre. I think it would be good to expand because I might find something I like even more than thhe books I normally read.
LOTF Reading Focus
Reading Times (LOTF):
12/3 pp. 95-99 10 min
12/4 pp. 99-124 75 min
12/5 pp. 124-145 50 min
12/6 pp. 145-169 60 min
12/8 pp. 169-183 35 min
Total Time: 230 min
My focus for Lord of the Flies is fear. There is obviously a lot about fear throguhout the course of this book specifically concerning the beast. Although, there is sometimes a surprising lack of fear in some of the boys. One time that a lack of fear was apparent was on one of the first few pages of the book (page 8). Ralph realizes that they are alone with no grownups and starts to celebrate. You would think this would make little boys kind of scared.
Another key moment for my focus was when the beast was first brought up by the boy with the birthmark on his face (page 36). The beast ends up representing all fear in the book so this was a critical moment for establishing fear on the island.
A third key moment for fear in this book was when Simon staggers out of the woods into the chanting circle of hunters (page 152). The hunters start chanting and act like he is the beast. Simon screams out in terror and is totally defensless as he is basically tortured to death. This proves Simon's previous theory that the beast was inside of all of them and represents that they were just fearing themselves.
12/3 pp. 95-99 10 min
12/4 pp. 99-124 75 min
12/5 pp. 124-145 50 min
12/6 pp. 145-169 60 min
12/8 pp. 169-183 35 min
Total Time: 230 min
My focus for Lord of the Flies is fear. There is obviously a lot about fear throguhout the course of this book specifically concerning the beast. Although, there is sometimes a surprising lack of fear in some of the boys. One time that a lack of fear was apparent was on one of the first few pages of the book (page 8). Ralph realizes that they are alone with no grownups and starts to celebrate. You would think this would make little boys kind of scared.
Another key moment for my focus was when the beast was first brought up by the boy with the birthmark on his face (page 36). The beast ends up representing all fear in the book so this was a critical moment for establishing fear on the island.
A third key moment for fear in this book was when Simon staggers out of the woods into the chanting circle of hunters (page 152). The hunters start chanting and act like he is the beast. Simon screams out in terror and is totally defensless as he is basically tortured to death. This proves Simon's previous theory that the beast was inside of all of them and represents that they were just fearing themselves.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
LOTF Chapter 11
In this chapter, there were a few very impotant occurrences. Ralph, Piggy, and Samneric went to try to get Piggy's glasses back. What ends up happening is that Roger is hurling rocks at Piggy and Ralph and hits Piggy, who is holding the conch. Piggy falls over the cliff and dies, and the conch was shattered by the rock. The conch being broken sybolizes the loss of order and civilization. It was very sad how Piggy had to die this way.
Also in this chapter, Jack and Ralph yell at each other a lot. Ralph calls Jack some insulting things, and Jack tries to kill Ralph with his soear and is almost successful. When Ralph is running away, some of the other people in Jack's group also try to throw spears at him, but miss also. I'm not sure where Ralph will go after this. He ran into the woods after almost being killed. I think he may hise from everyone else and try to live on his own.
Also in this chapter, Jack and Ralph yell at each other a lot. Ralph calls Jack some insulting things, and Jack tries to kill Ralph with his soear and is almost successful. When Ralph is running away, some of the other people in Jack's group also try to throw spears at him, but miss also. I'm not sure where Ralph will go after this. He ran into the woods after almost being killed. I think he may hise from everyone else and try to live on his own.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
LOTF Chapters 9 and 10
In chapter 9, there was a very sad event. It was dark and the boys were having there feast when Simon staggered out of the woods. He was trying to tell them that the beast was just a dead body, but he was stabbed and killed by the group. It was unclear who exactly killed him or did the most damage to him. These boys have officially gone insane. I guess this somehow ties in with Jesus being killed.
In chaoter 10, I niiticed tyhat Ralph forgot why the fire was important multiple times. Piggy had to keep reminding him that it was to put off smoke so that a boat could see them if they passed by the island. Also, three people from Jack's group, I think it was Jack, Maurice, and Roger, attacked Ralph's group in the night. They got into a brawl in the shelter, and Jack's group ended up stealing Piggy's glasses. Now Piggy can't see, and they can't keep their fire going. I wonder if Ralph and his group will try to get them back.
In chaoter 10, I niiticed tyhat Ralph forgot why the fire was important multiple times. Piggy had to keep reminding him that it was to put off smoke so that a boat could see them if they passed by the island. Also, three people from Jack's group, I think it was Jack, Maurice, and Roger, attacked Ralph's group in the night. They got into a brawl in the shelter, and Jack's group ended up stealing Piggy's glasses. Now Piggy can't see, and they can't keep their fire going. I wonder if Ralph and his group will try to get them back.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
LOTF Chapter 8
In this chapter, Jack decided that he had had enough of being ruled by Ralph and went away from the group. Pretty much all the hunters went with him (Roger, Maurice, etc.). They killed a pig and invited the other group to a feast. I still don't realy know why they would want them at their feast.
The end of this chapter was very strange. I think the pig or the pig head was the Lord of the Flies, but it started talking to Simon. I don't know if Simon was dreaming or just imagining things, or if the pig's head was actualy speaking to him. Either way, it said some weird stuff, and also said that it was going to get angry. Maybe this could realte to Piggy somehow?
The end of this chapter was very strange. I think the pig or the pig head was the Lord of the Flies, but it started talking to Simon. I don't know if Simon was dreaming or just imagining things, or if the pig's head was actualy speaking to him. Either way, it said some weird stuff, and also said that it was going to get angry. Maybe this could realte to Piggy somehow?
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
LOTF Chapters 6 and 7
In these chapters, the main focus was the beast. It started with the twins Sam and Eric claiming to have seen the beast. Some of the boys decide to make an expedition to try to find and kill this beast that keeps poppng up. We find out some things about some of the boys when reading about their expedition.
One thing I was suprised about was when Ralph stabbed and wounded a boar and was so riled up about it. He kept talking about how he definitely hit it and wounded it. He almost seemed to act a little bit like Jack when they killed their pig. I didn't expect Ralph to react to stabbing a pig like this. It seemed like he wanted to hunt more after that.
None of the boys ever want to admit their fear. Fear starts to become a big thing that the boys talk about. They often say, "You aren't scared, are you?" It is an embarrassment now to most of the boys to be afraid.
One thing I was suprised about was when Ralph stabbed and wounded a boar and was so riled up about it. He kept talking about how he definitely hit it and wounded it. He almost seemed to act a little bit like Jack when they killed their pig. I didn't expect Ralph to react to stabbing a pig like this. It seemed like he wanted to hunt more after that.
None of the boys ever want to admit their fear. Fear starts to become a big thing that the boys talk about. They often say, "You aren't scared, are you?" It is an embarrassment now to most of the boys to be afraid.
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