Introduction
You have just landed on a beautiful, albiet isolated island in the middle of nowhere.
Your ship is slowly sinking into the sea. As you explore the island, you abruptly come across a disturbing sight, a brutally disfigured body of a boy lying in a pool of dried blood.
His skull is smashed in and his limbs lie at awkward angles. A large boulder lies near his head. As you notice a few items scattered around the body, a flurry of thoughts reel through your mind. Who was he? What happened? And most importantly, are the people who did this still here?
Task
Your job is to figure out what happened using clues spread throughout the island and answer these questions (only after you have read the process):
1.Who was the unfortunate victim?
a)Simon
b)Ralph
c)Piggy
2.Why was he killed?
a)It was an accident
b)There were no rules to stop his murderers
c)His murderers let savegery and power get to their head
3.Is power good or bad?
a)Good - One can use power to help others and get things done
b)Bad - One can abuse power and mistreat others
c)Neither - Power is a double-edged sword
4.Who abuses power in the story?
a)Jack
b)Jack and Ralph
c)All the main characters
5.How does power affect Jack?
a)It doesn't
b)It causes him to abuse others
c)He uses it to dominate others
6.How does the beast represent power?
a)It dominates the characters minds, and keeps them fearful
b)It represents the inner savegery in each of the characters
7.How does the conch represent power?
a)It created rules that helped to establish order
b)It doesn't - it is mearly the meaning that is placed upon it that creates the illusion of power
8.How do the glasses represent power?
a)They remind the boys of civilization and reason, which is a form of power
b)It gives piggy sight, which represents knowledge, which is a form of power
Secondly, write a mini essay, 3-4 paragraphs long, about whether Jack or Ralph was a better leader and the reasons.
Process
Evaluation
| Category | Fair | Good | Excellent |
| Multiple choice questions | 1-4/8 | 5-7/8 | 8/8 |
| Essay | Essay does not show the differences and similarities between Ralph and Jack | Essay shows the differences and similarities between Ralph and Jack | Essay shows the differences and similarities between Ralph and Jack and provides clear and logical reasons for why one is a better leader. |
Conclusion
Hopefully thorough this webquest you have gained a deeper understanding of how power plays a big role in Lord of the Flies and in our daily lives.
Cheers.
Credits
Ryan Jansen, Aaron Li, Pierre Ho