Entry of choice: My feelings after reading this book
I had to read this book because when I went to the library I couldn't find the book "Animal farm" which I heard it was easy. When I started this book I thought it will be really hard. But I realized that there is also a movie for this book "The Lord of the Flies." So I wanted to see the movie first but I couldn't find one. So I determined to read the book fast as I could and go read another book. However, when I started to read the introductory part of the book it was very interesting that I went over the book two times. I liked the author expressing these thoughts. And when I finished this book I felt very proud of myself, because I never thought I will finish book like this. I also find out the main character Ralph has some introspective part which match with me. And also, this book "Lord of the Flies" made me think about the previous book I read, which is "Fahrenheit 451" to tell the similarities both books are very tragic, sad, and harsh. But significant part is that both of the books made think about my surroundings and how our society is reacting to this kind of problem. Therefore, this book is a book I recommend you to read if you haven't read yet. If you read this book and think that it seems a good book you can read the "Fahrenheit 451" which is the similar book.
Friday, March 2, 2007
#7 LORD OF THE FLIES
Are there any settings in this novel which you have found to be beautiful? or disturbing? or memorable? Describe these settings and comment on why they were meaningful to you?
In this book the most general setting is inhabitant island. And the story goes on in this island. There were lots of setting very memorable and some disturbing or beautiful. But most of the settings were very tragic and sad from the beginning to the end. When all boys were cast away on the desert island I thought about Robinsoncrusoe and felt sorry for them. When all the boys add their power to hunt, it wasn't quite beautiful because they didn't wanted to do it, but little hopeful because they at least tried together. And when first kid disappeared they didn't care about him at all. However, when Ralph and Jack had to split and fight each other it was really disturbing. Moreover, the time when Simon Piggy died it made me sort of sick of the savage instinct they are having. And I didn't like the the authors expression hunting and fighting. In my opinion, there are all ways at least one setting beautiful or hopeful because without these combined settings the book can't be made. For example, in the book " A Series of Unfortunate Events" there are some setting make us happy. These kind of settings were meaningful to me even though it was tragic and sad, because it made me imagine how human beings change and can be violent in dangerous situation. But patient people like Ralph or Simon act like an adult. And from this book I learned that we always have to fight with our self with discretion.
In this book the most general setting is inhabitant island. And the story goes on in this island. There were lots of setting very memorable and some disturbing or beautiful. But most of the settings were very tragic and sad from the beginning to the end. When all boys were cast away on the desert island I thought about Robinsoncrusoe and felt sorry for them. When all the boys add their power to hunt, it wasn't quite beautiful because they didn't wanted to do it, but little hopeful because they at least tried together. And when first kid disappeared they didn't care about him at all. However, when Ralph and Jack had to split and fight each other it was really disturbing. Moreover, the time when Simon Piggy died it made me sort of sick of the savage instinct they are having. And I didn't like the the authors expression hunting and fighting. In my opinion, there are all ways at least one setting beautiful or hopeful because without these combined settings the book can't be made. For example, in the book " A Series of Unfortunate Events" there are some setting make us happy. These kind of settings were meaningful to me even though it was tragic and sad, because it made me imagine how human beings change and can be violent in dangerous situation. But patient people like Ralph or Simon act like an adult. And from this book I learned that we always have to fight with our self with discretion.
#6 LORD OF THE FLIES
Please choose one passage from the novel that is significant to you. Why is this passage meaningful? Please type it into one of your entries and comment on what you think about the passage.
When I went through this book there was several quotes came to my mind but the most attractive quote was "What I mean is . . . Maybe it’s only us . . .” This is the word from chapter 4 that Simon says. When I first read, it seemed Simon is telling the kids left in this island are only themselves. Simon is one of my favorite character because he is the truthful man and the kindest boy. This quote seems very careful. When Jack and his companions go to hunt the pig they find a dead parachute from the airplane, but they misunderstood this was a beast. So every kids in the island become scary and frightened. Simon says we might saw ourselves and everybody laughs at him because they thought it didn't make sense at all. However, Ralph, Piggy, and Simon doesn't find out and Simon finally gets murdered by one kid. Every time I read the book and find out the quote it comes to my mind I finally realized that every quote I chose have some relationship with me. Therefore, This quote is significant to me because I had some similar case with Simon. Sometimes when I say what I think is the truth they just ignore my opinion and do whatever it is by their selves. And this shows that Simon tries to be truthful and faithful rather than trying to rely on the savage instinct. And sometimes it may not be as helpful as you think. So always try your best!
When I went through this book there was several quotes came to my mind but the most attractive quote was "What I mean is . . . Maybe it’s only us . . .” This is the word from chapter 4 that Simon says. When I first read, it seemed Simon is telling the kids left in this island are only themselves. Simon is one of my favorite character because he is the truthful man and the kindest boy. This quote seems very careful. When Jack and his companions go to hunt the pig they find a dead parachute from the airplane, but they misunderstood this was a beast. So every kids in the island become scary and frightened. Simon says we might saw ourselves and everybody laughs at him because they thought it didn't make sense at all. However, Ralph, Piggy, and Simon doesn't find out and Simon finally gets murdered by one kid. Every time I read the book and find out the quote it comes to my mind I finally realized that every quote I chose have some relationship with me. Therefore, This quote is significant to me because I had some similar case with Simon. Sometimes when I say what I think is the truth they just ignore my opinion and do whatever it is by their selves. And this shows that Simon tries to be truthful and faithful rather than trying to rely on the savage instinct. And sometimes it may not be as helpful as you think. So always try your best!
#5 LORD OF THE FLIES
What is the mood of this novel? Do you find this novel saddens you in any way? why?
I think the mood of this novel is very dark, tragic, depressing, violent, sad, and harsh. But in some perspective it can be thrilling, exciting, and adventurous. When I began to read the book it seemed there is no hope for the boys who are left in the island. However, trying to survive in this situation made them too violent. There was always a depressing or sad moment. For example, when Jack and Ralph had to fight it seemed very violent and when Piggy died the instinct of children looked pretty much obvious. They had to choose a leader which made them a big conflict. In contrast, if you think in a positive way it may be different. When all the children were left in the island you may think this story will be adventurous. And when Piggy died you can think the story is getting thrilling and cause tension. I think this story saddens me pretty much because it shows savage instinct or to be the best they do everything. And it made me think of elections in Korea and government fighting each other. And thought about how human beings can be so aggressive like this. Environmental things of nature can change our perception to look objects. However, this made me self-examination, and I found out that I also have this kind of instinct to live. I realized that all humans have instinct to live because God made us in his own image, and to learn about humanity.
I think the mood of this novel is very dark, tragic, depressing, violent, sad, and harsh. But in some perspective it can be thrilling, exciting, and adventurous. When I began to read the book it seemed there is no hope for the boys who are left in the island. However, trying to survive in this situation made them too violent. There was always a depressing or sad moment. For example, when Jack and Ralph had to fight it seemed very violent and when Piggy died the instinct of children looked pretty much obvious. They had to choose a leader which made them a big conflict. In contrast, if you think in a positive way it may be different. When all the children were left in the island you may think this story will be adventurous. And when Piggy died you can think the story is getting thrilling and cause tension. I think this story saddens me pretty much because it shows savage instinct or to be the best they do everything. And it made me think of elections in Korea and government fighting each other. And thought about how human beings can be so aggressive like this. Environmental things of nature can change our perception to look objects. However, this made me self-examination, and I found out that I also have this kind of instinct to live. I realized that all humans have instinct to live because God made us in his own image, and to learn about humanity.
#4 LORD OF THE FLIES
What is the climax of this novel? what happens? How the events of this novel make you feel?
The definition for climax in internet says "most exciting or important moment" (from naver.com) however, in my own words climax means to be the most highest point of plot which someone seems to make a decision. So in my opinion, I think the climax of novel is the death of Piggy, when Ralph decides to runaway in the forest. In the evening time, Jack and his companions come to invade Ralph and his accompanies. In this situation Jack shows savage instinct. However they go back with Piggy's glasses. So Ralph and Piggy go to Jack's part of the land to get Piggy's glasses back. But they do not find glasses and instead they get attacked by them. Ralph and Jack fights that they lost their temper. When Ralph sees Piggys death because of the rocks attacked by Roger, he calm his anger and run away through the forest. And he doesn't know where he's going Ralph is just finding out to get far from Jack. Also Simons death made me sad as I did for Piggy. And as I followed along about this climax or the story I thought about the political party fighting against each other. They lose control of thir minds. When I watched newspaper or hear news about this political parties I always got sad, mad and be pitiful. However, someday I believe there will be a time when not fighting against each other and know how to share. Also in this book I expect them to be sharing their minds and thoughts together.
The definition for climax in internet says "most exciting or important moment" (from naver.com) however, in my own words climax means to be the most highest point of plot which someone seems to make a decision. So in my opinion, I think the climax of novel is the death of Piggy, when Ralph decides to runaway in the forest. In the evening time, Jack and his companions come to invade Ralph and his accompanies. In this situation Jack shows savage instinct. However they go back with Piggy's glasses. So Ralph and Piggy go to Jack's part of the land to get Piggy's glasses back. But they do not find glasses and instead they get attacked by them. Ralph and Jack fights that they lost their temper. When Ralph sees Piggys death because of the rocks attacked by Roger, he calm his anger and run away through the forest. And he doesn't know where he's going Ralph is just finding out to get far from Jack. Also Simons death made me sad as I did for Piggy. And as I followed along about this climax or the story I thought about the political party fighting against each other. They lose control of thir minds. When I watched newspaper or hear news about this political parties I always got sad, mad and be pitiful. However, someday I believe there will be a time when not fighting against each other and know how to share. Also in this book I expect them to be sharing their minds and thoughts together.
#3 LORD OF THE FLIES
Who are the main characters in the novel? do you like them? why or why not? what is special about them? what do they reveal about the universal human experience?
I think the main characters in this novel are Ralph and Jack. And Piggy, Simon, Roger are secondary character. Ralph is the protagonist elected from the boys in the island. Jack is the antagonist of Ralph, who desire the most power and become the leader of hunter and becomes the leader of boys by force, Piggy is a boy with glasses and lieutenant of Ralph. Simon is a shy boy who is very intellectual and thinks in a positive way. And Roger, who is the lieutenant of Jack kills Piggy. Of this all character I like Ralph the most and Simon. I like Ralph the most because he tries to be patient from Jack and always make a decision, which is the leader's job. Also he attempts to be rescued by using the fire. And Simon is the character I like second. I think he is the only good personality boy who tries to understand everybody and be nice to the younger boys and helpful to Ralph by giving some advices. Jack and Roger are the boys having savage instinct that cannot survive in the society. Always these kinds of people who only think about themselves might be successful one time, but after they always fail because of their instinct. However, these characters are all special because they are young boys who act like an adult trying to survive in this island. If I was in that situation I might die because I'm not brave enough like Ralph or Jack. The characters reveal the universal human experience that experiences can change personality and possesses the instinct of self-preservation.
I think the main characters in this novel are Ralph and Jack. And Piggy, Simon, Roger are secondary character. Ralph is the protagonist elected from the boys in the island. Jack is the antagonist of Ralph, who desire the most power and become the leader of hunter and becomes the leader of boys by force, Piggy is a boy with glasses and lieutenant of Ralph. Simon is a shy boy who is very intellectual and thinks in a positive way. And Roger, who is the lieutenant of Jack kills Piggy. Of this all character I like Ralph the most and Simon. I like Ralph the most because he tries to be patient from Jack and always make a decision, which is the leader's job. Also he attempts to be rescued by using the fire. And Simon is the character I like second. I think he is the only good personality boy who tries to understand everybody and be nice to the younger boys and helpful to Ralph by giving some advices. Jack and Roger are the boys having savage instinct that cannot survive in the society. Always these kinds of people who only think about themselves might be successful one time, but after they always fail because of their instinct. However, these characters are all special because they are young boys who act like an adult trying to survive in this island. If I was in that situation I might die because I'm not brave enough like Ralph or Jack. The characters reveal the universal human experience that experiences can change personality and possesses the instinct of self-preservation.
#2 LORD OF THE FLIES
Are there any current situations in the world that relate to the novel? what are they, and how do they relate? does the novel shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed"?
I think there are current situation related to this novel. In every country all over the world they vote for the president except for the dictatorship country such as North Korea. In our country, South Korea, there is an election every five years and this year is the president election. And the most potential candidates of Korea are Geunhye Park and Meungbak Lee who all came from same party(group), which is Han Nara. They are fighting each other to be elected. And this can be related to "Lord of the Flies" Jack and Ralph arguing to be the representatives. Ralph and Piggy shows the civilized ages opposed to Jack and his followers who symbolizes savagery and a forceful power. They are the antagonist of Ralph. However, in this novel it shed the light to be fixed and show the way to solve this problem to the right way. These conflicts can be solved by opening their minds like Simon or Ralph. As you see in the novel Jack has savage instinct which can be changed. If their friend discuss there will be a way to fix. Because there are nothing impossible without even trying. I think in our country every citizen think of this and vote for the person who really has opened mind and prepared for listening to the nation. But in some situation like a rigged [fraudulent] election the right people do not be elected, Simon and Piggy is the case being dead from this kind of rigged society.
I think there are current situation related to this novel. In every country all over the world they vote for the president except for the dictatorship country such as North Korea. In our country, South Korea, there is an election every five years and this year is the president election. And the most potential candidates of Korea are Geunhye Park and Meungbak Lee who all came from same party(group), which is Han Nara. They are fighting each other to be elected. And this can be related to "Lord of the Flies" Jack and Ralph arguing to be the representatives. Ralph and Piggy shows the civilized ages opposed to Jack and his followers who symbolizes savagery and a forceful power. They are the antagonist of Ralph. However, in this novel it shed the light to be fixed and show the way to solve this problem to the right way. These conflicts can be solved by opening their minds like Simon or Ralph. As you see in the novel Jack has savage instinct which can be changed. If their friend discuss there will be a way to fix. Because there are nothing impossible without even trying. I think in our country every citizen think of this and vote for the person who really has opened mind and prepared for listening to the nation. But in some situation like a rigged [fraudulent] election the right people do not be elected, Simon and Piggy is the case being dead from this kind of rigged society.
# 1 LORD OF THE FLIES
What is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?
I think there is more than one major theme in this novel. There are some theme with my opinion and some in sources I found in Internet. One quote from Internet says"is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature" in one site. And I think it also can mean living in society is related to our moral integrity of individual members personality, which in this novel "Lord of the Flies" says one's evilness and savage instinct can cause other's and the society to be changed and subsistence instinct. Jack is the example of this theme. He betrays his friend Ralph and tries to rule all the boys by himself. And after I read this I thought Jack and the government are related closely. They both are crazy about the power and authority. And one that I'm going to tell isn't actually a theme, but in my opinion, we all should be patient and try for the teamwork. In my experience, when I did teamwork it sometimes made me help better. Because in some part I might be good insufficient, which other partner may be good at or weak at. This theme is important to teenagers, because teenagers are the ages preparing for university which means we are going to go out to society. And if you have a good relationship, now then you may be successful or helpful in the future. Moreover, from this experience your personality can vary by this case.
I think there is more than one major theme in this novel. There are some theme with my opinion and some in sources I found in Internet. One quote from Internet says"is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature" in one site. And I think it also can mean living in society is related to our moral integrity of individual members personality, which in this novel "Lord of the Flies" says one's evilness and savage instinct can cause other's and the society to be changed and subsistence instinct. Jack is the example of this theme. He betrays his friend Ralph and tries to rule all the boys by himself. And after I read this I thought Jack and the government are related closely. They both are crazy about the power and authority. And one that I'm going to tell isn't actually a theme, but in my opinion, we all should be patient and try for the teamwork. In my experience, when I did teamwork it sometimes made me help better. Because in some part I might be good insufficient, which other partner may be good at or weak at. This theme is important to teenagers, because teenagers are the ages preparing for university which means we are going to go out to society. And if you have a good relationship, now then you may be successful or helpful in the future. Moreover, from this experience your personality can vary by this case.
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