You
will use the websites listed below to find poetry that is similar in theme
and symbolism of the novel. You will present your project in and attractive
manner in a booklet or on a poster.
Themes: Man's inhumanity to man; the need for social order; friendship;
loneliness and the need for companionship; the dark side of human beings.
Symbolism: the conch; social order, leadership (Ralph), evil nature (Jack);
eye glasses (object from civilization); Spirituality (Simon)
Try to find poetry that is similar in theme, or look for symbols in the
poems you read. They do not have to be exactly the same as the symbols in
the novel, but you should look for poetry that has symbols for evil,
bravery, courage, loneliness, spirituality, etc.
You will collect 5 poems from the websites given. You must complete an
analysis for each poem and answer the following questions:
1. How does this poem compare to the novel?
2. What made you choose it?
3. How is it similar in theme or symbolism to the novel?
All work must be word processed.
http://www.everypoet.com
http://www.schoolwork.org
http://www.poetry.miniscu.com/arts/poetry/msubfolk.htm
http://www.geocities.com/sotto/Studios/6433/BoatHouse.html
http://www.emule.com/poetry/?page=top_poems
http://www.lit.kobe-u.ac.jp/~hishika/20c_poet.htm
