The subject’s name and the location spotted (page #);
What the subject says, thinks, feels, or does (or has done to it) (a “direct quote”)
What you think your observation reveals about the subject.
You should have AT LEAST one entry for every chapter in which your subject appears.
Page(s)
What subject says, thinks, feels, does, or experiences
What observation reveals about the subject
35
"He wants to know what you're going to do about the snake-thing"
This is when the boy reveals his "seeing" of the beast. This shows the beginning of conflict, as an antagonist is introduced.
84
The Littl'uns' Jack, Piggy, and Ralph bring up the beast in a meeting, hoping that all this nonsense will end. One littlun speaks of the possibility that the beast was hiding in water.
This also shows great conflict, as all the boys are beginning to worry about this beast.
100
Sam and Eric begin to take up the story of the beast, saying it has fangs, claws, and wings.
This shows all the paranoia the boys are experiencing at this "beast," and how it's the main focus as of now.
120
Jack and the hunters are on a quest, as they mention that if there is a beast, they will get rid of it.
This shows how Jack is exploiting the littluns' in order to get what he wants--power.
143
The Lord of the Flies has his encounter with Simon and tells him that he is the beast.
This encounter makes it inevitable that Simon will die, as the beast says he will have fun with him.
152-153
Believing that Simon is the beast, the hunters kill Simon.
This shows what the beast has done to their civilization. They are now even killing their own members, and finding justifications for their killings.
Subject the beast:
Use this chart to track your subject. Write: