Lord of the Flies: Chapter Eleven and Twelve

Notes
As you read chapters eleven and twelve of Lord of the Flies, take notes by adding details to the spaces below. Once
you are finished taking notes, respond to the discussion question and identify 5 or more vocabulary words you have
learned in these chapters. Refer back to our chapter 11-12 Quizlet study set as needed.

I. Chapter 11 discussion questions:

A. What is myopia? What makes Piggy myopic? Are there other myopic characters
(figuratively speaking)? Discuss the significance of blindness (literal and figurative) in this chapter.
Myopia is a lack of imagination, foresight or intellectual insight. The thing that makes Piggy myopic is not
being able to see far without his glasses. Jake is also myopic in the way of lack of intellectual insight for not
being able to see the importance of being rescued.

B. What happens to Samneric in this chapter? Why do you think they chose Samneric?
What do Samneric want to do to protect themselves from this fate, before they even leave for Jacks
camp?
Samneric are tied up by Jack in their confrontation at Castle Rock, and Roger starts to torture them. They
choose Samneric because out of Ralphs group they seem to be the weakest. Samneric also tried to convince
Ralph to let them wear paint.

C. What do Jack and Ralph do after Ralph calls Jack a thief? Who advises them to stop?
What do they do after he orders Samneric to be tied up?
After Ralph calls Jack a thief the both of them get into a fight. Piggy advises them to stop. The whole of
Jacks tribe gather up for an attack.

D. What is the significance of Piggys injury in this chapter? Is Piggy a static or dynamic character?
How do you know?
The significance of Piggys injury is that other than Ralph Piggy was the last thing that connect the boys to
the real world with things like civility and rationality. Piggy is dynamic, because we see more than one side
to him and he has different perspectives on things going on in the island.

II. Chapter 12 discussion questions:

A. When Ralph comes upon the Lord of the Flies in the jungle, what does he do? What
is the significance of this action?
Ralph out of anger punches the pig head. It is significant because the head was suppose to protect Jacks
 tribe from the beast.

B. How do SamnEric offer support to Ralph when he finds them guarding the gates on
Castle Rock?
SamnEric give Ralph away Jacks plan on them hunting Ralph, saying they will line up and go to the other
end of the island until they find Ralph. The twins also gave Ralph a piece of meat.

C. What can you infer Roger and Jack intend to do with the stick that is sharpened at both
ends?
Roger and Jack intend to kill Ralph with the stick sharpened at both ends, because instead of one side just
being sharpened to either hurt or injure him, they plan on finishing him off.

D. Near the end of the book, it says, Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of
man's heart, and the fall through the air of a true, wise friend called Piggy. What do you think this
quote means? Think of Ralph's perspective, how did he change, what did he learn? Was he friends with
Piggy at the beginning?
Ralphs quote at the end means that with the death of Piggy the innocence on the island is lost forever, and
then Ralph describes the way Piggy met his untimely demise. No, Piggy was more of a scapegoat to turn the
groups attention away from the beastie.

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III. After reading: Vocabulary learned: List 5 of the words you learned in chapters 11 & 12. Include the
word, definition, and a sentence which demonstrates your understanding of the word.
A. Word #1
1. Word: Myopia
2. Definition: Nearsightedness
3. Example Sentence: Piggy has myopia which means he cant see far.
B. Word #2
1. Word: Pinnacles
2. Definition: A high point.
3. Example Sentence: I have reached the pinnacles of success.
C. Word #3
1. Word: Talisman
2. Definition: An object, commonly inscribed
3. Example Sentence: I carry around a talisman for good luck.
D. Word #4
1. Word: Inimical
 2. Definition: Unfriendly.
3. Example Sentence: The bully is inimical as usual.
E. Word #5
1. Word: Cordon
2. Definition: A line of people or ships to guard.
3. Example Sentence: There was a cordon of soldiers guarding the outpost.
F. May-do: Word #6
1. Word:
2. Definition:
3. Example Sentence:
G. May-do: Word #7
1. Word:
2. Definition:
3. Example Sentence:
H. May-do: Word #8
1. Word:
2. Definition:
3. Example Sentence: