Day 13 – LOTF, Verb
phrases, and The
Interlopers
Objectives
 Analyze a work of fiction for the effects of narrative structure.
 Identify the stages of plot; analyze plot development.
 Introduce Lord of the Flies
 Identify and understand verb phrases and their usage.
Homework: Vocabulary completing the sentence
Lord of the Flies- Read +complete worksheet for chapters 1 by Friday
Read +complete worksheets by 9/17 for Chapters 2-4
Close Reading 2 due Friday
Warm Up –
Instructions:
Copy the sentences.
Label S, Prep phrase.
Find the verb phrases and tell what kind of verbs
they are.
1. I can understand your concern.
2. Is Mrs. Johanson going with you?
3. The rooms cannot be held any longer.
4. I haven't seen him for an hour.
Vocabulary: Lesson 2 English I
1B Foundations
 Take out your Vocabulary book and we will check your
homework.
 Take the next 5 minutes to work on the lesson in your
groups.
Group Discussion
Get into your groups.
Answer the questions for the passage.
Remember each person in the group has a
job in the group.
Saki
The Interlopers
In a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Karpathians, a man stood one winter night
watching and listening, as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his
vision, and, later, of his rifle. But the game for whose presence he kept so keen an outlook was none that
figured in the sportsman's calendar as lawful and proper for the chase; Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark
forest in quest of a human enemy.
The forest lands of Gradwitz were of wide extent and well stocked with game; the narrow strip of precipitous woodland
that lay on its outskirt was not remarkable for the game it harboured or the shooting it afforded, but it was the most jealously
guarded of all its owner's territorial possessions. A famous law suit, in the days of his grandfather, had wrested it from the
illegal possession of a neighbouring family of petty landowners; the dispossessed party had never acquiesced in the judgment
of the Courts, and a long series of poaching affrays and similar scandals had embittered the relationships between the families
for three generations. The neighbour feud had grown into a personal one since Ulrich had come to be head of his family; if
there was a man in the world whom he detested and wished ill to it was Georg Znaeym, the inheritor of the quarrel and the
tireless game-snatcher and raider of the disputed border-forest. The feud might, perhaps, have died down or been
compromised if the personal ill-will of the two men had not stood in the way; as boys they had thirsted for one another's
blood, as men each prayed that misfortune might fall on the other, and this wind-scourged winter night Ulrich had banded
together his foresters to watch the dark forest, not in quest of four-footed quarry, but to keep a look-out for the prowling
thieves whom he suspected of being afoot from across the land boundary. The roebuck, which usually kept in the sheltered
hollows during a storm-wind, were running like driven things to-night, and there was movement and unrest among the
creatures that were wont to sleep through the dark hours. Assuredly there was a disturbing element in the forest, and Ulrich
could guess the quarter from whence it came.
Interloper Questions:
1. In what ways can the term "interloper" be applied to this story? How does the
title provide an outlook on the theme of the story?
2. This fiction is told in what point of view? Why does the author choose this
perspective and how would the reader's understanding of the story change is the
point of view is altered? For example, how would the story change if the story
was told from Ulrich's or Georg's point of view?
3. In what ways does the setting impact the plot? In what ways does
the setting influence theme?
4. What could the author be trying to say by ending the story in this
way?
5. What is the theme of "The Interlopers"?
Verbs and Verb Phrases… With Pirates!
1. Pirates who have been wounded in battle are highly respected.
2. These pirates may be wearing eye patches, peg legs, or hook hands.
3. Today, many pirates are operating from Somalia.
4. These pirates will ride around in little boats and steal from big boats.
5. Somalia is a very poor country where many people starve.
6. Is it wrong to steal food if you are starving?
7. Alex will be downloading Pirates of the Caribbean tonight.
8. Some pirates do not have boats; they have computers.
9. After having seen Pirates of the Caribbean, Alex wished she had not
downloaded it.
10. Do you think people should be punished for downloading files illegally?
11. If I were a pirate, I would have a bird who talks.
12. The flag with the skull and crossbones is called a Jolly Roger.
13. The Jolly Roger was flown to identify a ship’s crew as pirates.
14. Pirates wouldn’t really make maps that show where their treasure is.
15. Often, the “treasure” that pirates stole was food, alcohol, clothing,
or medicine.
16. Pirates can not help but to sing songs when they are drinking.
17. Pirates may have followed a set of rules called the “pirate’s code.”
18. After having been a pirate for 20 years, Captain Jonah is resting in
Davy Jones locker.
19. “Davy Jones’ locker” is an idiom for the bottom of the sea.
20. Aren’t pirates interesting?
Lord of the Flies
English I
Class Notes on Plot
& William Golding
• Each person receives a Lord of the Flies worksheet.
• This worksheet is due when the chapter is due.
• You will be expected to complete one for
each chapter.
Lord of the Flies
Worksheet: Chapter 1
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
6. The island was roughly _______ - shaped.
7. What is the "scar?"
8. For whom did Piggy vote as chief?
1. How did the boys arrive on the island?
2. How did Ralph call the first meeting?
3. What are the names of the twins?
4. What does Ralph's dad do?
5. What nationality are the boys?
9. Who went to make sure the island
was really an island?
a.
b.
c.
10. Who is your favorite character so far?
William Golding...
Lord of the Flies,
was published in
England in 1954.
The idea came
from a children’s
story about an
island coupled
with Golding’s war
experiences.
Author Notes:William Golding
Golding was born in
Cornwall, Great Britain.
He went to college at
Oxford and started out as a
natural science major
before changing to English
literature.
He worked as a actor,
writer, producer, and
school teacher.
1911-1993
William Golding
Golding joined the British Royal
Navy and was involved in
WWII.
His experiences in WWII gave
him the idea to write a book
about human nature and evil.
He won the Nobel Prize in 1983
1911-1993
Allegory:
A story, poem, or picture that can
be interpreted to reveal a hidden
meaning, typically a moral or
political one
A symbol.
What might this story be an allegory
for?
A brief synopsis...
British schoolboys are
stranded on an
uninhabited island
after a plane crash.
Island whereabouts
unknown.
During a fictional
nuclear war (not WWII).
Continued...
2 boys serve as main
characters in the
beginning.
Elementary – middle
school aged boys.
You might hurt your brain….
…If you over think this story.
 Don’t think about all adults
dying and all children alive.
 Don’t think about where they
were flying.
 Don’t think about the island
location.
A look at society...
Realizing there are no
adults, the boys try to
follow the rules of
society.
The division of labor is
agreed upon.
A mini society is
formed.
Emotions
 What types of emotions
might play out?
 A “beast” is on the
island. Where might the
best come from?
 Words of a famous
president “We have
nothing to fear…”
Good vs. Evil...
Laced with fears, a
struggle for power
begins.
The boys become
more and more
fascinated with their
savage side.
Nature vs. Nurture...
Discussion:
Evil = Born with it.
Or
Evil = Raised with it.
Is Society evil?
Themes
Humanity needs civilization.
Contrary to the belief that man is innocent
and society evil, the story shows that
laws/rules/structure/society are necessary to
keep the darker side of human nature in line.
When these concepts slip away or are
ignored, human beings revert to a more
primitive part of their nature.
Behind the Theme
Evil (the beast in the novel) is within man
himself.
Golding implies that evil is not created but
is ingrained within us all.
Loss of innocence is needed in order to see
reality and for humanity to survive.
Age is not directly related to
innocence…young can be
corrupt/structure can save.
Humans
Civilization
…Maybe there is a beast…maybe it’s only us…
- Simon
This quote directly portrays
the message that Golding is
trying to express; that the
heart of man is not good and
kind, it is selfish and corrupt.
The Significance of the Title
In the novel, it refers to a pig
head on a stick, an offering to
the “beast.” It becomes the
beast…sort of.
“Lord of the Flies”
Bible: Jesus refers to Satan as
“Beelzebub”; Hebrew for LOTF
Symbolism
BE ON THE LOOKOUT! THERE ARE LOTS OF SYMBOLS IN THIS BOOK! IT’S
LIKE A GAME OF WHERE’S WALDO!!!!
Conch shell
 Must have in order to speak
Make predictions. What might physically happen
to the shell and what might that mean?
Glasses (specs)
 Used to start a fire
Make predictions. How might this symbol play
into the book? How might it change over time?
Symbolism
Golding uses symbols to represent
different meanings within the book.
Examples:
The title Lord of the Flies = Evil
A seashell used to call the boys and designate
a speaking order might represent?
Keep an eye out for anything that could be
symbolic (There are lots of them!).
...Characters as symbols
In addition to objects, people/characters
can be symbolic too.
What are various character traits that can
be used to describe humans?
Golding attempts to emphasize this point
by giving certain characters stronger
attributes (one character embodies
wisdom, one evil, etc.)
The Island
The island is a perfect
microcosm. It is like an ant-farm.
A microcosm is a_____________.
Population of leaders/followers.
The Symbolism of the Island
Different areas of the island are
associated with different ideas.
Beach = Dreams/hope of
rescue
Mountain = ?
Bush/Forest = ?
Rocky-outcrop = ?
Sketch of the Island
Beach
The heart of the matter…
“The heart of the
human condition is
the condition of the
human heart.”
This is relevant
because…
Is our civilization really civil?
Closure – 3 , 2, 1
Write 3 things you learned today on fiction.
Compose 2 questions you still have
concerning fiction.
Choose a favorite vocab word and write 1
sentence using it.
Turn it in as you leave the room.