Question 8

What is the significance of ‘the beast’ on the island? Consider: What the beast symbolises, The effect the beast has, The boys views of the beast.

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the character of the beast, the beast importance on the island and the effect the beast has.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to consider the significance of the beast in the novel and on the island, by looking at how he is shown, what he symbolises and the effect he has.

2 – What the beast symbolises

Consider why the beast is on the island?

What is the purpose of the beast?

Why is the beast so important?

Select relevant quotations which support your points.

3 - The effect the beast has

Select examples which show the effect of the beast on the island and on the boys.

How does the beast effect the boys and their life on the island?

4 – The boy’s views of the beast

Select a few examples which show the boy’s views of the beast, what are their views?

Why are their views important?

What do the boy’s views show us about the beast?

5 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion using your analysis of the character of the beast sum up what you believe to be the significance of the beast on the island.

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