Question 3

The events in the novel are a true reflection of the struggles of life. How far do you agree?

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the struggles shown in the novel and that you can equate these troubles to the universal troubles of life.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to consider whether this novel is a reflection of the true struggles of life.

2 – Struggles in the novel

Consider how the boys struggle in the novel.

Think about how they fight for power, how they fight with each other and how they fight to survive.

Select specific examples which show their struggles in this life.

3 - Struggles in life

Compare the specific examples shown in the novel to the ones you know in life.

You must use relevant examples from life as well as from the novel.

4 – Effect of the struggle

Why does Golding include this theme of struggle?

What is the effect of this struggle?

Does this struggle represent life?

If so how if not how?

5 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion do you or do you not agree with the statement?

To what extent do you or do you not agree?

Maybe end with a quotation

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.