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Post by Teddy Sopkin on Apr 10, 2020 18:38:20 GMT
A) My parents named me Theodore after my grandfather who goes by Ted. They planned to call me Theo, but that never really worked out so they all me Teddy. My middle name is Jack, after my grandpa jack. Theodore means "Gift of God". My parents know that is what it means and that is also part of the reason that they named me that. I like my name, but I don't really care. I've thought about starting to go by Theo, but it's a little weird. My name would have been Grace if I were a girl. B) I'm choosing Piggy. Since the beginning of the book I've always liked Piggy. Piggy symbolizes people who are rejected or ridiculed for being different. This could be people who are gay, people who are a different ethnicity then the normal in their country or anyone who is out of the norm. Piggy might also symbolize how that there is, in most countries, a group that is isolated and can't do anything to defend themselves. The author might be showing that this isn't okay or maybe that he is like Piggy and he was ridiculed
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Post by Oscar Hackstaff on Apr 10, 2020 19:04:04 GMT
My name is not very significant. My parents chose my name because it is a combination of two words Oz, Gar which means the spear of god in Gaelic. I like my name because I think it is cool. My mom said that she knew I was a boy, but she said my name would have been Vivian if I was a girl. In the book Piggy symbolizes the pigs because they each have something the boys need to have to survive. Piggy has his glasses which make fire and the pigs have meat for the buys to get protein. Without Piggy the boys wouldn't have fire and without fire they wouldn't have heat or be able to cook their meat. The boys would probably die because eating raw meat isn't good for you. Without pigs the boys would die from malnourished. The point Golding is making is that even though Piggy is fat and useless most of the time there are still ways people can contribute.
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Post by Kat Davis on Apr 10, 2020 19:08:30 GMT
1.) The name Kat has no meaning, but my full name, Katherine means clear or pure. It's a form of the Latin 'Katharina', from the Greek 'Aikaterina'. There's also the idea that people named Katherine are creative leaders that resent authority, and I can't say that doesn't describe me. My parents have a very funny story as to why I was named. They were going to base my name on my hair color. They expected either a blonde or brunette baby, and I guess I thought it would be funny if I just decided to be a ginger. Anyway, they kinda freaked out because I had ruined their plans, so they had to think fast. My dad thought of an actor he liked but got the first name mixed up with another actor, so they named me Katherine after an actor that doesn't exist. If I were a blonde or brunette, they were going to name Allison and another name my Mom can't remember. Allison means of nobility, and it's safe to say I'm glad I wasn't named Allison. I don't know if I like my name, because it sounds so olden. I no qualms with it, but I wouldn't pick it for my kids. There's a possibility that they were thinking about the name Michael for me if I was a boy, but they only thought about girl names because both their kids are girls.
2.) The name Piggy, or rather, the nickname, has multiple meanings. The best way to explain it is to look at his name layer by layer. Piggy's name is, at its shallowest, a mean nickname for the fat kid of the group. However, we know that Piggy's character is meant to represent civilians in our society. This means that Golding wanted to portray civilians as blind followers to authority, or as greedy pigs, which is why he's nicknamed piggy. However, there is also the idea that pigs, or in this case civilians, are crouching dumbass, hidden intelligent, meaning the seem dumb in their decisions and motivations, but they are actually well thought out, or at the very least, well-intended. Piggy isn't the smartest, which is a statement on society itself, but he does mean well and remains to be Ralph's, the by definition, leader's, only friend. Basically, Piggy, his name and his character, is a metaphor for citizens in a society in that they seem dumb, but aren't, that they can be greedy, and that they stay close to their government as long as that government is well-meaning, which is why we don't see him swayed towards Jack and his form of government because it's bad. Piggy is Ralph's closest confidant and his closest friend, he is as civilians are to the government.
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Post by Shea Cranston on Apr 10, 2020 19:10:48 GMT
The significance of my first name, Teresa, is that is is my grandmother's name. The significance of the name I prefer to go by, Shea, is a little more interesting. It was my dads idea taking the chinese word 谢谢 (xie xie) or for english speakers (shih shih), and re-purposing it into a similar sounding name Shea. It was their way of thanking their god every time they said my name. I'm okay with my name, it's not my favorite and if I could change it I probably would. There is no other name my parents thought of for me. They knew my sex because of the adoption papers.
"Jack -- Hebrew in origin, meaning “one who supplants,” i.e. supersede or replace" This is interesting and parallels the novel well. Jack was the one who tried to gain leadership and "supplant" Ralph's rule as leader of the boys. Ralph might symbolize those who live in resentment of the government and wish to overthrow it, more commonly called anarchists. Jack also seems to represent the more totalitarian political systems, making his own tribe in which the kids have no choice but to listen to him.
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Post by Maegan Wesley on Apr 10, 2020 19:41:05 GMT
A) My name doesn't have much significance and is only spelled oddly so that people could call me "Mae", which doesn't make much sense to me. I like my name because it has a unique spelling and it's funny when people try to spell it. My parents knew pretty early that I would be a girl so they didn't put much thought into names if I were a boy but my mom says I would probably be named Nathaniel. B) In my opinion the "little'uns" represent the general public in society. The older boys show symbolism of public officials, it is seen in the book that the younger boys are often kept in the dark and blindly follow who seems to hold more power, even if those in power hold no care for the boys. They also represent those who are innocent in our society. They are used essentially as pawns to those who are older to assert their dominance against another person of power; they are only of use when it helps one side in the ongoing power struggle, between Ralph and Jack in the novel. This is furthered by the fact that Ralph continuously loses power when more and more of the little'uns change to the side of Jack and the savages.
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Post by Quinn Wilson on Apr 10, 2020 20:08:17 GMT
A) My parents decided to name me Caroline because they really liked the name. My middle name became Quinn because when my mom was in high school she nannied for a family and one of their kids names was Quinn. I have always gone by Quinn since I was very little, my parents just started calling me Quinn. According to google my name is Irish and means counsel and intelligent. I do like my name because I never really meet a lot of people with my name so that's nice. If I was born the opposite sex I would have been named either Jack, after my dad, Micheal, after my Grandpa, or Clayton because there is this town in New York called Clayton that we go to a lot.
B) In the book, "Lord of the Flies," Piggy symbolizes a very smart yet disliked character. Piggy is the one in the book who comes up with all the good ideas. For example in the beginning of the book it was Piggy who wanted to count all they boys, and it was Piggy who wanted to learn all of their names. Piggy had all of these great ideas yet no one ever listened or took him seriously because of his weight. Piggy tends to bring the rational ideas to the table and the other boys all turn those ideas away. Golding is trying to show that people will not always follow the person making the right decisions. In addition he also show that even the most intelligent person doesn't have power. With Piggy although he has ideas to help them get off the island, he isn't powerful enough to take control so his ideas don't work and they are still trapped on the island.
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Post by Axel Ortiz on Apr 10, 2020 21:10:13 GMT
A)My name does not have any significance and I am also not named after anyone. I have no idea what my names means but i searched it up and it means is a boy's name of German, Scandinavian origin meaning father of peace. I do like my name it is not a very common name but from time to time you do encounter people with the same name but its not that common. They said they waited until they knew what gender I was to pick a name. B)Piggy was given his nickname based off of his appearance.And most likely represents the brains of the group of boys. And the author is trying to to say is even though you may not appear to be smart he is.
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Post by Christina saiz on Apr 10, 2020 22:53:10 GMT
My name doesn't really have a meaning to it. My parents actually chose my name because i was born in the month of December and December is the month of Christmas. I am also a Christian so they wanted my name to be related those things. yes i do like my name because there not many people who have the same name as me and my name is spelled differently then how others are spelled. If i were to be the oppisite sex then my parents would have named me Christian.
In the book Lord of the flies piggy is the one in the group who has more awareness to things. piggy resembles some one who tries to be the one figuring out everything well every one is messing around. piggy is very smart and its common for the pigs to be smart such as in Animal Farm the pigs took control of everything ans started to take control of everyone. piggy tried to keep every one in check but no one is listening to him and in the beggining piggy was trying to keep the fire going no matter what but the rest of the boys let the fire go out. piggy might have been controlling but all he's trying to do is help the boys.
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Post by Ella Todd on Apr 12, 2020 19:03:59 GMT
1) I was named after my grandmother, Estelle. My parent´s never planned on a name if I were to be a boy, so the plan was for my name to be Stella. Yet even before I was born, my parents would shorten it to Ella when referring to me, so that's what they decided on. When looking into the meaning of my name, I found out that Ella means ¨light¨ or ¨beautfull fairy women¨, but despite its nice meaning, that was not the reason my parents choose it. I like my name because it´s simple and seems to fit me, but sometimes I wish I had a stronger or less common name. 2) Jack represents power through violence, and this is reflected in his name, which means ¨one who surplants¨. In society, Jack represents those who use power or force to gain power. Even if their leading abilities and knowledge are not the strongest, these people believe they are entitled to power and will do whatever it takes to get access to it. Gorge Orwell uses Jack to focus on the violent and controlling people within our society. Through Jack, he shows that these people often gain control. This is not because of their ideas or their leadership, but because of their force. Orwell also uses Jack to demonstrate how when these people take power through force, it causes a disruption, and often leads to bad things.
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Post by Chloe Heath on Apr 12, 2020 23:15:53 GMT
A. My name was given to me because my mom wanted me to have a shorter first name that couldn't be shortened. My mom and her siblings were all given longer names that shortened to a version ending in "y". The name Chloe is an older English name with a greek origin that is an alternate name for Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. It means "blooming" or "young, green shoot". Chloe is also a biblical name. I love my name, except I wish it wasn't as popular as it is. My middle name Anne was given to me because it was my grandmother's middle name. My last name Heath has origins in England. My parent's didn't have a boy name chosen for me because they found out I was going to be a girl.
B. Simon symbolizes the best of humanity. His name means "listener" which directly correlates to his character. People like Simon are kind, giving and selfless. Through the character of Simon, Golding makes a statement of evil in human nature. When the boys kill Simon, Golding shows us how fear and evil can suppress the good in humanity.
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Post by Lucas LaBruzzo on Apr 13, 2020 2:28:58 GMT
My name, Lucas, means either “bringer of light” or “man from Lucania” (an ancient territory in Southern Italy). The story of how my parents chose my name is completely unrelated. My father was going to name me Luciano after my grandfather. However, my mother wanted a name that was more anglicized or “American”. They compromised at Lucas. It is strange to think that both my first name and last name (LaBruzzo - meaning from Abruzzo) correlate to regions in Italy. I like my name because it goes exceptionally well with LaBruzzo, and it sounds good on its own. Since my parents knew I was a boy very early on, they never thought of any female names. My mother told me Emily off the top of her head.
Jack’s name, meaning “one who supplants”, and societal correlation dives deeper than simply him replacing Ralph as leader for many of the boys. With any name along the lines of “one who (does X)”, it seemingly implies a destiny for the person to do (X). Jack will supplant a leader, and make himself one. Being exemplified by his self-entitlement to power and megalomania, Jack craves power. This is the type of person that Golding is referring to. Someone who is power-hungry, conceitful, callous, and regards themselves as the only important person. Since the group of boys is supposed to represent society, Golding is saying that in every society, there are always people who will crave power over others for their own benefit; typically only their own benefit. Furthermore, some people are naturally selfish and lack compassion for others.
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Post by Navin F. on Apr 13, 2020 17:44:55 GMT
My grandparents are both immigrants from India. My name,'Navin' is of Indian origin, stemming from the languages Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit. In Sanskrit, it means 'new.' My parents chose this name because of its Indian origin. Had I been female, my name would have been Leela or Asha which is the name of my sister.
Rodger represents a sadistic personality. He hurts and humiliates others for his own enjoyment and he has inner cruelty which is hidden but released as he becomes more and more savage. At the beginning of the book, Rodger does little things like kicking over sandcastles and throwing rocks at people, as well as taunting littluns. This shows that he still has humanity which is holding back his true cruelty because he still follows societal norms. Later in the book savagery allows Rodger's inner intensity and cruelty to be released causing him to do unimaginable things. I think that Golding is trying to say through Rodger that humans will revert to a primal state when left unchecked so that they can do what needs to be done to survive.
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Post by Cora Meenan on Apr 13, 2020 20:58:43 GMT
A.) My parents decided they wanted my name to be unique, outside of any family or cultural names like the ones my dad and brother had. They ended up going with Cora because of its uniqueness and the fact that it was short but still sounded nice on the tongue. From what I know its meaning of maiden or relation to the Greek goddess Persephone had little to do with their choice. I like my name, although sometimes it feels a little dated due to its popularity in the nineteenth century (I have a lot of namesake in period dramas). My parents don't often talk about other names for me however, if I were born a boy they were considering something along the lines of Evan. B.)Simon represents the objectively good parts of society, those help and give without anything in return. His name's meaning of “listener” adds to this, always listening to what the boys have to say and offering his help and comfort as an afterthought. These people are selfless and are willing to sacrifice some parts of themselves for the greater good of their society. People like Simon exemplify the part of human nature that is always striving to give, unwavering to the temptation of selfishness and cruelty.
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Post by Devon Garls on Apr 13, 2020 22:11:20 GMT
My parents named me Devon because they liked the name in the Baby Name book. They thought that it was cool how it was of Scottish origin as well as the way it just sounded. My middle name, however, was given to me after my Mom's Stepdad, LC (Lawrence was his first name). LC was a great man, very energetic and active. Everybody liked LC, but I never got the chance to meet him. I have no clue what my last name means. If I was a girl, my name would be Layla, after a song by Eric Clapton. My mom really liked the song and liked the way it sounded.
Ralph represents the leaders of society, the democratic and the righteous. Ralph is a symbol for the people that want the best for everyone, who want to move society forwards in a meaningful way without using violence or leaving anybody out. Ralph is the representation of those in the law and the justice system, the natural-born leaders that take control and try to have fairness for all. However, Ralph is not the smartest person in the society. I think this fact shows that Golding is saying that being a leader does not require great intellect, but rather a different set of skills and a different mindset. Golding says that the greatest leaders are those who can step up to the occasions that no one else can. Leaders can't be afraid of criticism or scared of what lies ahead, they have to have confidence and perseverance.
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Post by benjkoller on Apr 13, 2020 22:53:06 GMT
a.) My name is Benjamin which means son of the right hand, south. In biblical terms, the right hand is a space of honour so the "son" part means that its a place of growing up, so the name Benjamin means someone that grew up in a space of honour, that they are honourable (yeah that's right, take that, respect me 😤). My parents chose my name mainly because of its versatility through our native tongue, German, and English. All of my siblings' name had this as a driving decision factor as well. I wasn't after anybody in particular. I like my name because of how many variants I can be called, such as Ben, Benj, Benji, Benja, etc. Essentially, I usually respond to any form of my name as long as its got 'Ben' in it. It's pretty useful and I like it. Upon questioning of my parents about my name if I were female I got "Yeah... ummmm... we didn't prepare anything if that were the case." So, baby ######. b.) I will be analysing Piggy. I believe Piggy represents the group in society that are intelligent but not assertive. He has good ideas but he doesn;t know how to voice them with confidence or "power", for lack of better word. The nickname, however, may be a reference to the fact that Pigs are the smartest domestic animals. This somewhat paralles Animal Farm, for example. The pigs take control of the farm. They are intelligent enough to run it oppresively. They are intelligent enough to read and write, though some letter are backwards or something, they still read and write. The group of people Piggy represents could be said as nerds or "bookworms" (I dont know if that's a thing?). They are intelligent but they get bullied and oppresed because they are unable to stad up for themselves. Piggy is bullied for his weight, and he is therefore alienated by Jack and his group. Nobody wants to hear his ideas.
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