Power

Question 1

how is power presented in lotf?

Answer 1

• dictatorial
• irresponsible
• abusive
• democratic
• violent
• temporary
• dangerous
• valuable
  corrupt
  controlling

Question 2

potential exam questions for power

Answer 2

• examine the presentation of power
• examine the presentation of the change of power
• write about the importance of power
• how does Golding use Jack and Ralph to present leadership?

Question 3

beginning quotes for power

Answer 3

‘Wearily obedient, the choir huddled into line and stood there swaying in the sun’ (ch.1)

'’And he won’t be interrupted: Except by me.’’ (ch.2)

‘He became absorbed beyond mere happiness as he felt himself exercising control over living things’ (ch.4)

‘He talked to them, urging them, ordering them’ (ch.4)

‘Jack was powerless and raged’ (ch.4)

'’I’m calling an assembly.’’ One by one they halted, and stood watching him’ (ch.4)

Question 4

middle quotes for power

Answer 4

'’Why should choosing make any difference? Just giving orders that don’t make any sense–’’ (ch.5)

'’Stop it! Stop it!’’ His voice struck a silence among them’ (ch.6)

‘Ralph sighed, sensing the rising antagonism, understanding that was how Jack felt as soon as he ceased to lead’ (ch.7)

‘so that the bitterness of Jack’s taunt fell powerless’ (ch.7)

‘He gives orders and expects people to obey for nothing’ (ch.8)

‘silence continued, breathless and heavy and full of shame’ (ch.8)

‘The Chief has spoken’ (ch.8)

Question 5

end quotes for power

Answer 5

‘a great log had been dragged into the center of the lawn and Jack, painted and garlanded, sat there like an idol’ (ch.9)

‘Jack rose from the log that was his throne’ (ch.9)

‘Power lay in the brown swell of his forearms: authority sat on his shoulder and chattered in his ear like an ape’ (ch.9)

‘assimilating the possibilities of irresponsible authority’ (ch.10)

‘Roger advanced upon them as one wielding a nameless authority’ (ch.11)

‘Jack’s end of the island’ (ch.12)