Chapter 1 The Sound of the Shell The

Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell The novel opens with the description of a fairhaired boy – Ralph – and a boy who is ‘shorter’ and ‘very fat’ – Piggy – moving through a jungle. Their discussion reveals that they and some other children have been in a plane crash and may be stranded on an island without any adults. They find a conch and Ralph blows it. Other boys, including a group of choristers led by Jack, appear on the beach. Ralph is voted as chief. Jack, Ralph and Simon go off to explore. They discover that the island is uninhabited. They also find a trapped pig but Jack hesitates about killing it and it escapes.

March 2, 2021 Social Classes § To consider social class and how it affects the characters' status on the island. § To explore the further symbolism of the island as a microcosm

Social Classes How could the following indicate a person’s social classes? § § Family Clothes Appearance Language What has been revealed about Piggy that could indicate his social class?

Piggy’s Status The quotations centre on Piggy’s social status both at home in England on the island. For each quotation: § Write either H for Home, or I for Island § Highlight the key words / phrases of the quotations, which could be analysed further for connotations § Annotate for any language techniques used by Golding

Piggy’s Status Repetition of “the fat boy” shows Piggy’s lack of social importance as his physical features are more important. On the other hand, Ralph is mentioned by name. Piggy begs for recognition, even when it’s social politeness, like asking for someone’s name The fat boy waited to be asked his name in turn but this proffer of acquaintance was not made; the fair boy called Ralph smiled vaguely, stood up, and began to make his way once more toward the lagoon. The fat boy hung steadily at his shoulder. Piggy is established as a follower, as he keeps following Ralph around, despite his lack of interest. This metaphor could also present Piggy as Ralph’s moral compass I

Piggy’s Status Life at Home Life on the Island

Microcosm vs. Macrocosm • Microcosm = a community, place, or situation which is a miniature version of the characteristics of something much larger. • Macrocosm = The whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, in contract with a small or representative part of it. House vs Neighbourhood City vs Country Earth vs Universe What could the island be the microcosm of?

Piggy’s Status 2 PEELA paragraphs: Ø Piggy’s social status at home + Ø Piggy’s social status on the island Point = Golding uses ________ to show Piggy’s social status at home as… Evidence = This can be seen when. . . Explanation = This line shows that. . . Language = Golding uses ______ because. . . The word “_____” implies that. . . Audience = Golding’s intention was to. . .