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This is a place for us to discuss openly and honestly the literature we are reading. Here we are all just communicating our thoughts on what we are reading. There are no right and wrong answers. However, you are expected to be polite, mature, and on topic.

Monday, October 28, 2013

A Sign from the Adult World

At the end of Chapter 5, Ralph wishes for a sign from the outside world and it comes at the beginning of Chapter 6--the dead paratrooper. We briefly talked about the irony of this situation.  However, there is certainly more that could be discussed in this situation.  If you are the first person to answer this question, explain the irony of this situation and how it affects Ralph.  If you are the second person to answer focus on these questions: Confused in the dark, Samneric believe it to be the "beastie" they have all been fearing. What does this reveal about the archetype that Samneric represent?  If you are the third person to blog, here is your topic: Only Simon remains convinced that the beast is mankind. Is Simon right? In what ways are we humans the beasts of society? Give a specific example from history or literature to support your answer.  If you are the fourth person to blog an answer, discuss how the events in Chapter 6 are the results (cause and effect) of the landing of the paratrooper.    Continue to respond in this order and do not duplicate another person's answer.  (The deadline to post a response is midnight, October 29, 2013.)