Lord of the Flies
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Date:
Analyzing Symbolism
An allegory is __________________________________________________________________________
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A symbol is
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Symbolism is
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Symbol
A heart
Illustration of the symbol
What the symbol represents?
A watch
Task: Complete the following graphic organizer to analyze symbolism in the novel.
Object
The Beast
The Scar
What does the
symbol represent?
Textual Support
(MLA citation)
Textual Support
(MLA citation)
Lord of the Flies
Name:
Object
Date:
What does the
symbol represent?
Textual Support
(MLA citation)
Textual Support
(MLA citation)
The Conch
The Island
Piggy’s glasses
The Signal Fire
The Mask
The Lord of the Flies
May make a
prediction:
Not applicable yet
Not applicable yet
Lord of the Flies
Name:
Date:
Character-Symbolism Poem
Task: Write a character – symbolism poem for Lord of the Flies using the template below.
Model poem
Novel: Raisin in the Sun
Title:
Line One:
Line Two:
Line Three:
Line Four:
Line Five:
Line Six:
Line Seven:
Mama's Flower
Her flower,
A living plant that needs water and sun to survive,
It is like the holder of her hopes and dreams,
Living,
Growing,
Allowing Mama to grow her dreams,
Beautiful hope.
Rough Draft or Brainstorming:
Title:
Character’s name and object
Line 1
State the object’s name
Line 2
Give a physical description of it
Line 3
Write a simile about the object
Line 4
Give one adjective for it
Line 5
Give another adjective for it
Line 6
State what the thing does for the
person
Line 7
Give a final description of the object
(adjective then noun)
Final copy must be on a separate piece of lined paper written in pen or typed. MLA format heading
required. Voicethread extra credit option available.