Innocence and loss of innocence

Question 1

finish the quote the pause was only enough for..

Answer 1

the pause was only long enough for them to understand what an enormity the dowrnward stroke would be

Question 2

analyse the quote “the pause was only long enough for them to understand what an enormity the dornward stroke will be”

Answer 2

• Jack hesitating to kill the pig
• significant moment of contemplation before the action is taken - suggesting a sense of moral reckoning
• awareness of the moral implications of their behaviour, suggesting a critical moment of introspection

Question 3

“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the…

Answer 3

Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of mans heart

Question 4

analyse the quote “ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of mans heart”

Answer 4

• ralph’s emotional response to unfolding events of the island, revealing his vulnerability and humanity
• ralph’s tears serves as a powerful expression of his grief and despair over the loss of innocence and the darkness he perceives in himself and others
• “the darkness of mans heart” beneath the veneer of civilization lies a primal and savage instinct that can emerge under certain circumstances

Question 5

“who’s boss here? i am said ralph loudly”

Answer 5

“i am”
- asserts his claim to leadership and authority
-demonstrates his confidence and willigness to assert himself in the face of opposition
- ralph emphasizes the strength and conviction behind his words, seeking to assert his dominance

Question 6

Big ideas

Answer 6

• Innocence is symbolized by Piggy who represents rationality, morality and intellectual innocence - clings to the rules
  -As the story unfolds, the boys innocence is gradually eroded by their experiences on the island
  -loss of innocence leads to the breakdown of social order and the destruction of the values and structures that once held them together

Question 7

enviromental factors

Answer 7

• Golding understood how the horrors of war can unleash the worst aspects of human behavior, leading to brutality and moral degradation.
• the descent into savagery mirrors the breakdown of societal norms during wartimes
• critiques the naive belief in the inherent goodness of humanity.
• loss of innocence serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of civilization and the destructive potential for unchecked power

Question 8

Goldings intentions

Answer 8

• piggy’s character serves as a contrast to the other boys - intention to highlight the importance of intellect and reason in maintaining social order through piggy’s adherence to rules, logic and the pursuit of rescue.
  -piggy’s marginalization and mistreatment by the other boys reflect broader societal issues related to social exclusion and the abuse of power - provoke reflection on the role of intellect in society and to challenge the readers assumptions about power and leadership

Question 9

readers response

Answer 9

• readers appreciate the complexity and depth of piggy’s character recognizing him as a nuanced and multi dimensional figure in the narrative layers of symbolism.