Tracking Symbols through Lord of the Flies
As you read through Lord of the Flies, youve paid particular attention to one of the symbols that weve been exploring as a class (the island, fire, Piggys glasses, the beast, the conch, etc.). Now you will combine all of your knowledge of the symbol in a 2.5-3 page paper. As weve read and discussed, the ways in which our symbols have been used have changed, and the various characters have used them differently. For this essay, you will need to suggest a general meaning for your chosen symbol, but you have some options regarding how you wish to support your claim.
Option A: Using three different characters
Explain the meaning of your symbol as it relates to three different characters. How does each characters use of the symbol and attitude towards the symbol shape your understanding of it? For this option, your thesis should suggest a general meaning for the symbol. In the body of your essay, you should support that thesis by explaining how three different characters have used and/or treated the symbol. Be sure to include lines from the text to support the points you make in the body of your essay.
Option B: Using one character
Explain the meaning of your symbol as it relates to one of the major characters at three different points in the novel. How does a particular characters use of the symbol and attitude towards the symbol over time shape your understanding of it? For this option, your thesis should suggest a general meaning for the symbol. In the body of your essay, you should support that thesis by explaining how your chosen character has used and/or treated the symbol at three different points in the book. Be sure to include lines from the text to support the points you make in the body of your essay.
Write a thesis statement/claim in which you make an argument about how Golding develops the theme in Lord of the Flies. Remember that a claim (1) is not merely a topic; and (2) is arguable (even though youll only be arguing one side).
Paper Requirements:
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Read and follow the basic requirements in your Literary Analysis Handout
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Length: 750-850 words (about 3 typed pages), four to seven paragraphs, including complex body paragraphs (see the paragraph requirement in your Literary Analysis Handout), an introduction and a conclusion
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Font: Times New Roman, size 12, spacing, double
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Format: MLA
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You will also use internal citations with the first including the authors last name and page number. All subsequent citations will only have the page number.
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Your paper should include 3-6 SHORT quotations from the novel. A short quotation is less than three lines of typed text. Use ellipses sparingly.
Provide a developed claim, organized paragraphs to set out your argument, and examples from the text that support your argument. You will use short quoted passages from the text along with short paraphrased passages. These will be enhanced by your own, much longer, thoughtful ideas and analysis (commentary). Your analysis will explain how Golding uses a symbol and its relationship to a character(s) to develop an important theme. Your body paragraphs should follow the literary analysis format (eight sentence minimum) outlined in the Literary Analysis Handout.
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