English 11

In your groups, find the quote. For the class, describe the context, meaning/importance and create a discussion idea based on the quote.

1. “‘We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages.’” — Ralph (Chapter 2)

2. “‘What I mean is… maybe it’s only us.’” — Simon (Chapter 5)

3. “‘I got the conch!’ said Piggy indignantly. ‘You let me speak!’” — Piggy (Chapter 2)

4. “He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling.” — Narration about Jack (Chapter 4)

5. “Ralph grasped the idea and hit the shell with air from his diaphragm.” — (Chapter 1)

6. “‘You’re always talking. You can’t hunt, you can’t sing—’” — Jack to Piggy (Chapter 5)

7. "Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law." (Chapter 4)

8. "The squirrel  leapt on the wings of the wind and clung to another standing tree, eating downwards... Beneath the capering boys a quarter of a mile of square forest wass savage with smoke and flame." (Chapter 2)