Character Evolution in Lord of the Flies

CHARACTER EVOLUTION IN LORD OF

THE FLIES

Dynamic vs. Static Characterswww.etymonline.com

Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are:

Static characters •Dynamic characterswww.etymonline.com

Static characters

that do not experience basic character changes during the course of the story.

Dynamic characters

• that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.

Your Goal A story’s characters fall within a

range—from very static characters that experience no change to

very dynamic characters that undergo one or more major changes.

Your job is to chart this growth. Chapter 1-6 then Chapters 7-12

Part One: Filling Out the OrganizerCharacter Development

Defining Moments for CharacterStep One

1. Focusing on chapters 1-6, choose five defining moments for your character. In other words, choose five moments from the novel that changed your character in a significant way.

Where do I get these moments?

www.kennethmhill.com has full text to copy and paste

http://gv.pl/pdf/lord_of_the_flies.pdf From your book: chapters 1-6 or beyond if

you are further Or

Many internet sources: Google: e.g., “Lord of the Flies” Ralph/Roger/Jack quotes

Step Two 2. Find a quote to

support each defining moment. Don’t forget to include the page number!

Step Three 3. Briefly describe the

way in which each moment changed your character.

Step Four 4. Note whether your moment

was “low,” “medium,” or “high.” Low moments changed your character in a negative way, high moments improved your character, and medium moments were neutral.

LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH

This correlates to the visual character development chart we will be creating.

REMINDER!!! 5. Remember to keep

your moments in chronological order (don’t skip back and forth in time).

Why?

Share 1 idea on turnitin.com

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Class id is 5723478

Your password Discussions Choose character One entry = 15 points

Part Two: Creating Your Chart

Go to www.kennethmhill.comEnglish 10Lord of the FliesClick on characterization chart

Step One

Enter a title for your map and the name of each member in your group. Click “next.”

Step Two

Under “What items are going to list?” choose “Scene.” Then click “next.”

Step Three

For “How do you want to rate your items?” choose “High/Medium/Low.” Click “next.”

Step Four

Now you will write about your moments! Write “Number 1” in the “Scene” box, since this is your first defining moment.

Step Five

Write a short label for your moment in the “Topic” box. For example, “Ralph is elected leader.”

Step Six

Write your quote and page number in the Description” box.

Step Seven You may choose a picture

if one is appropriate for your moment.

Choose “add an entry” to create your “Number 2” moment. Repeat for all five of your moments.

Step Eight

Once each moment has been entered, click “finished.” (Use the back button if you need to double-check your work.)

Reflection Essay *You may notice that there is

no section on the chart for explaining your moments.

You will explain your moments in your reflection essay, so keep your Charting Evolution Organizer!

Step Nine How to save

Center your chartPress ALT+PRNTSCRN at same time

Go to Start, All Programs, AccessoriesChoose PAINTPress CTRL+ V at the same time

Contd.Choose Save, Name your chartSave as type: choose GifChoose location to save (e.g, Save on desktop)

Go to www.kennethmhill.com

Choose student emailOr

Go to your emailSign in

Create new mail Send to Khill@hartdistrict.org

Attach map and send

Any Questions? Due Dates

Chart due chapters 1-6: 12.07.12 (Friday) Chapters 4-6 and 7-9 quiz due on Monday Complete chart due: 1-12: 12.14.12 (Friday) Essay due (12.17.12) No late work Final over ch. 10-12 with cumulative Latin and

grammar