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Chapter 9 Notes

Chapter 9 Notes. A View to a Death Lord of the Flies. Recap…. When Simon realizes what the “Beast” really is, he runs to tell the other boys. The boys, in their frenzy, focus their fear on Simon as he crawls out of the trees.

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Chapter 9 Notes

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  1. Chapter 9 Notes A View to a Death Lord of the Flies

  2. Recap… • When Simon realizes what the “Beast” really is, he runs to tell the other boys. • The boys, in their frenzy, focus their fear on Simon as he crawls out of the trees. • The combination of the storm, the darkness of the night, and the boys’ own fear makes it impossible to recognize Simon and avoid killing him.

  3. Things to Notice… • IMAGERY: Weather. Storm brewing over island; turmoil brewing in boys/relationships. • IRONY: The Dead Parachutist. Simon discovers the truth, but the boys see only an illusion, and Simon is killed. • THEME: Manipulation. Jack understands that providing meat is the best way to claim leadership. Even Ralph and Piggy are drawn to the feast that Jack has prepared.

  4. Things to Notice… • RITUAL: The Pig Hunt. • a) boys are encouraged to become part of ritualistic reenactment of the hunt • b) ritual becomes means to overcome fears of the Beast • c) Simon comes out of the woods just in time to become the focus of the ritual • d) the boys, caught up in the frenzy of their dance, perceive Simon as the Beast • e) Simon is beaten to death; his body washes out to sea

  5. Things to Notice… • RITUAL: The Mob. • a) all the boys are somehow involved in what happens to Simon • b) even Ralph feels that he has participated despite Piggy rationalizing that Simon was “batty” • The breakdown of socialized behavior continues with Simon being murdered in cold blood. • “Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood! Do him in!”

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