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An exploration of
Chapter 10 of ‘Lord
of the Flies’
English
Unit ‘Lord of the Flies’

2.

Outcome
I can explain and explore the key events in Chapter 10 of ‘Lord of
the Flies’.

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Keywords
guilt
the fact of having done something wrong
remorse
a feeling of sadness and being sorry for
something you have done
denial
an unwillingness to accept that something
unpleasant or criminal is true
severity
the quality of being very serious
arbitrary
unfair, based on chance rather than a clear plan

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Lesson outline
An exploration of Chapter 10 of ‘Lord of the Flies’
Understanding Chapter 10
Jack gains total power

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Understanding Chapter 10
Explanation
Discuss:
● What happened to Simon in Chapter 9?
● How do you think the boys will feel about what happened?
Consider:
● how Simon was liked by most of the boys
● the shocking nature of the act
● how people feel when they have done something wrong

6.

Understanding Chapter 10
Explanation
This is what
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your
theideas
Oak with
pupils
theirs.
said.
The boys killed Simon in a
terrifying act of brutality. It
was if they had lost their
minds as well as their
humanity. They heard Simon
speak, so they knew he
wasn’t the beast.
Sam
I predict they will feel guilt
and remorse, but I don’t
know how they will show
those feelings. Perhaps they
will try to blame each other.
Jacob

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Understanding Chapter 10
Explanation
Read the beginning of Chapter 10
You need a copy of the ‘Lord of the Flies’ for this lesson. Please
ensure that you are using the Faber & Faber; Main edition (3 Mar.
1997).
Read from the beginning of page 171 to half way down page 175. Stop
at the paragraph that ends with the word, “early”.
As you read, think about your predictions about how the boys will feel about
killing Simon? Were they accurate?

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Understanding Chapter 10
Check
True or false?
All the boys are in denial about what has happened.
T
True
F
False
Justify your answer
a
Ralph seems tormented by his role in the killing of Simon. He resists
Piggy’s attempts to persuade him out of his guilt.
b
Piggy refuses to let Ralph use the word “murder” and Sam and Eric are
keen to stress that they left the feast “early”.

9.

Task A
Understanding Chapter 10
Practice
Discuss:
whothis
do section,
you mostthis
agree
withthe
and
why?
Refer
to the text
After reading
is how
Oak
pupils
reflected
on in
your answer. Take turns to speak. Listen to each other’s ideas.
their predictions.
I am shocked at their lack of
remorse. They don’t seem to
realise the severity of what
they have done. They seem
to be pretending that it didn’t
happen or that they weren’t
there.
Sam
It’s because they know the
severity of what they have
done, that they are in denial.
It’s human nature to want to
seem like a good person
even after committing an evil
act.
Jacob

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Task A
Understanding Chapter 10
Feedback
Reflect on your discussion
Use the following coaching questions:
1. Did you change your opinion during or after the discussion? If so, why?
2. Was there any textual evidence that was particularly influential in guiding
your thinking?
3. Did you and your discussion partners agree in your understanding of the
boys’ responses to their role in the death of Simon?
4. Did you personally wait your turn and listen carefully?
5. What did you find most interesting and valuable about the discussion?

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Lesson outline
An exploration of Chapter 10 of ‘Lord of the Flies’
Understanding Chapter 10
Jack gains total power

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Jack gains total power
Explanation
Discuss: which
what do
of we
these
know
show
about
thatJack?
Jack has power?
exploits the boys’ fears to keep
control
used to be head chorister
has formed a new group
group
always wanted to be leader
hunting brings meat for
the boys
resents Ralph for winning the
election to be chief

13.

Jack gains total power
Explanation
Read from the word “When” on page 175 to the end of the chapter
on page 186 ending with the word “glasses”.
As you read, focus on:
● how Robert and Roger talk about Jack
● what is happening to Wilfred
● what Jack says about the killing of Simon

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Jack gains total power
Explanation
Discuss: this is what we previously said about Jack and power.
How has he increased his power in the section you just read?
exploits the boys’ fears to keep
control
used to be head chorister
has formed a new group
group
always wanted to be leader
hunting brings meat for
the boys
resents Ralph for winning the
election to be chief
he gives orders and
punishments
stole Piggy’s glasses can make fire

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Jack gains total power
Check
Which of the following statements are true?
a
Jack has inflicted an arbitrary punishment on Wilfred.
b
Jack steals Piggy’s glasses.
c
Jack invites Ralph and Piggy to join his tribe.
d
Robert and Roger seem to admire Jack.

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Task B
Jack gains total power
Practice
After reading Chapter 10, this is what Sam said:
Jack is a terrifying character. He seems to
have no morals. He is a bully; look at the way
he treats Wilfred. And Piggy has really poor
sight. So stealing his glasses will leave him
vulnerable. Jack takes no responsibility for
the death of Simon. I don’t understand why
so many of the boys stay in his group.
Sam
Discuss:
Can you help
Sam understand
why Jack
commands such
loyalty among the
boys?
Think about fear,
food and fire.

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Task B
Jack gains total power
Feedback
You might have said:
Food:
Jack’s skill at hunting means that he is the only one capable of providing
the boys with food other than fruit. They are desperate to eat the meat
and Jack always makes the meal into a “feast” so it is as if they have
something to celebrate. They also enjoy the hunt because it releases
their savage feelings and then Jack re-enacts the hunt in the form of the
“dance”. Jack seems to know what will appeal to people, especially to
their worst side.

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Task B
Jack gains total power
Feedback
You might have said:
Fear:
Jack exploits the boys’ fears to establish control over them. He has
convinced them that he can keep them safe from the beast. That is one
of the reasons that they gravitate to him. His arbitrary punishment of
Wilfred is effective. It is unfair, but the unfairness makes the boys scared
that they could be next on his list for being tied up. Giving out arbitrary
punishments means the boys are in a permanent state of fear.

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Task B
Jack gains total power
Feedback
You might have said:
Fire:
This is the only thing that was missing from Jack’s power. It is needed to
cook the meat and to keep the boys warm at night so he just takes it. He
has always hated Piggy and he doesn’t care how vulnerable this will
make him. He considers the theft an “achievement”. Golding makes it
clear that the stealing of the spectacles brings the final touch to his
power. It makes him a real chief.

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Summary An exploration of Chapter 10 of ‘Lord of the Flies
● Ralph, Piggy, Sam and Eric want to deny the role that they played in Simon’s
murder
● Jack blames the beast for Simon’s death, absolving himself of any
responsibility
● Jack’s tribe attack Ralph’s as they sleep, stealing Piggy’s glasses
● Jack rules his camp through fear and appealing to the violent side of the boys’
characters
● at the end of Chapter 10, Jack feels he is the true chief

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