Character Development Analysis in "Lord of the Flies": Chapters 1-6
Explore the evolution of characters in "Lord of the Flies" within the initial six chapters. Identify key moments that bring about significant changes in the characters, supported by quotes and descriptions of the impact on their development. Distinguish between low, medium, and high moments to assess the nature of character transformation.
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www.etymonline.com Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are: Static characters Dynamic characters www.etymonline.com
that do not experience basic character changes during the course of the story.
that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story s events.
A storys characters fall within a range from very static characters that experience no change to very dynamic characters that undergo one or more major changes. Your job is to chart this growth. Chapter 1-6 then Chapters 7-12
1. Focusing on chapters 1-6, choose five defining moments for your character. In other words, choose five moments from the novel that changed your character in a significant way.
www.kennethmhill.com has full text to copy and paste http://gv.pl/pdf/lord_of_the_flies.pdf From your book: chapters 1-6 or beyond if you are further Or Many internet sources: Google: e.g., Lord of the Flies Ralph/Roger/Jack quotes
2. Find a quote to support each defining moment. Don t forget to include the page number!
3. Briefly describe the way in which each moment changed your character.
4. Note whether your moment was low, medium, or high. Low moments changed your character in a negative way, high moments improved your character, and medium moments were neutral.
This correlates to the visual character development chart we will be creating.
5. Remember to keep your moments in chronological order (don t skip back and forth in time). Why?
Go to www.turnitin.com Class id is 5723478 Your password Discussions Choose character One entry = 15 points
Go to www.kennethmhill.com English 10 Lord of the Flies Click on characterization chart
Enter a title for your map and the name of each member in your group. Click next.
Under What items are going to list? choose Scene. Then click next.
For How do you want to rate your items? choose High/Medium/Low. Click next.
Now you will write about your moments! Write Number 1 in the Scene box, since this is your first defining moment.
Write a short label for your moment in the Topic box. For example, Ralph is elected leader.
Write your quote and page number in the Description box.
You may choose a picture if one is appropriate for your moment. Choose add an entry to create your Number 2 moment. Repeat for all five of your moments.
Once each moment has been entered, click finished. (Use the back button if you need to double-check your work.)
*You may notice that there is no section on the chart for explaining your moments. You will explain your moments in your reflection essay, so keep your Charting Evolution Organizer!
How to save Center your chart Press ALT+PRNTSCRN at same time Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories Choose PAINT Press CTRL+ V at the same time
Choose Save, Name your chart Save as type: choose Gif Choose location to save (e.g, Save on desktop)
Go to www.kennethmhill.com Choose student email Or Go to your email Sign in
Create new mail Send to Khill@hartdistrict.org Attach map and send
Due Dates Chart due chapters 1-6: 12.07.12 (Friday) Chapters 4-6 and 7-9 quiz due on Monday Complete chart due: 1-12: 12.14.12 (Friday) Essay due (12.17.12) No late work Final over ch. 10-12 with cumulative Latin and grammar
