Daniel’s Comments (group member since May 12, 2020)

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What does the constant repetition of the chant tell the reader about the boys’ minds? (10 new)

Oct 19, 2020 07:32PM

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Why do you think that the author made Simon the one who 'hears' the Lord of the Flies? (12 new)

Oct 14, 2020 03:22PM

To answer this one properly, you'll have to think about why Golding (the author) chose Simon out of all his characters to be the one. Why not Piggy? Why not Jack?

Up until Chapter 7, what was Ralph’s personality like? How has it changed? (12 new)

Oct 12, 2020 05:46PM

Well, he definitely has changed. I'll let you say how and why.

If everyone wants to be rescued, why do most of the boys not work harder for it? (13 new)

Oct 07, 2020 02:27PM

I'll leave this one to the class!

What do you think of Simon's theory that the 'beast' is within them all? (12 new)

Oct 05, 2020 07:07PM

It's an interesting statement that no-one in the book pays much attention to. It's clearly put there by the author to alert us - the reader - to this idea.

Ralph and Piggy: How do Ralph and the others see Piggy? How does this influence the way they treat him? (12 new)

Sep 16, 2020 03:39PM

Re-read p49 of the eBook to get some help on this one.

Ralph and Jack: one represents savagery and the other civilisation. Which is which? How do you know? (8 new)

Sep 15, 2020 02:25PM

This is for after you have read Chapter 3. The words savagery and civilisation are opposites. 'Savagery' refers to wildness and lack of order.

Describe one of Ralph's characteristics, perhaps relating to his personality or appearance. Support this with a quote (including page number). (12 new)

Sep 08, 2020 03:15PM

Again, I'll leave this up to the class! Remember to use the page numbers from the eBook shared on Google Classroom.

What do you think the conch shell symbolises? (12 new)

Sep 02, 2020 02:24PM

I have a pretty good idea, but I'm going to leave this to the class this time. If you wish to write about another symbol from Chapter 1, you can do that.

What do you think about the way the boys on the island treat Piggy? (15 new)

Aug 17, 2020 06:23PM

I think it is horrible, but not unsurprising. Even the fact that it is decided to call him a derogatory name based on his appearance is fairly typical of adolescent behaviour, especially among boys (and men!) Sadly, it's not hard to believe the realism of this treatment of Piggy, whose real name never gets revealed in the whole text.

We're starting our study of 'Lord of the Flies' in a couple of weeks. 1. Have you started reading it? 2. If not, why not? (15 new)

Aug 10, 2020 08:40PM

I have started reading it. I am also listening to the audiobook version on YouTube.

Look up your book on Amazon and on Goodreads. What is the user rating for both? Do you agree? Explain your opinion. (15 new)

Aug 03, 2020 11:11PM

Catch-22
Amazon: 4.3 stars
Goodreads: 3.98 stars
I think this is a low rating from both sources. It's a classic novel that satirises the futility of war and the politics of the military. I would give it at least 4.5 stars.

Which famous actors would you get to play the main characters from your novel? (if a movie exists, answer for American Born Chinese) (13 new)

Jul 28, 2020 05:47PM

I'm reading an autobiography of former AFL footballer Bob Murphy, and I think someone like Ben Mendelsohn would be great for current Bob. Not sure about younger Bob.

Briefly explain a theme from your current silent reading book. (18 new)

Jul 19, 2020 11:47PM

The theme of POWER is evident in 'Lord of the Flies' because of the way that some of the characters jostle for control of the group, whilst others seem fine to be told what to do.

Where is your current silent reading story set? (18 new)

Jun 17, 2020 06:14PM

A deserted island.

Is American Born Chinese more about identity or acceptance? (9 new)

Jun 02, 2020 08:59PM

Identity. Jin's search for who he is, and being comfortable with that, is central to this narrative.

What do you think of the structure of this graphic novel? (10 new)

May 27, 2020 04:31PM

Even though it's a bit confusing at first, I like that it's consistent. 3x3x3.

Who's your favourite character and why? (11 new)

May 20, 2020 04:01PM

My favourite character is the Monkey King because I like how the author uses his journey to represent Jin Wang's.