Lord of the Flies, Chapters Five and Six

For everything that happens in life, there is usually a cause that precedes it.  This is called cause and effect.  For example, a weather system coming together could cause an outbreak of tornadoes. Exposure to a virus will cause you to get sick. These are events over which most people typically have little control; however, other events may be somewhat controlled by people.  For example, if you study hard, you might get an A on a test.  Your studying caused the effect of the high score.  In this topic, you will look at the events that have happened thus far on the island and reflect on who may have been responsible for these causes. You will also consider which factors the boys could have controlled and which were beyond their control.

Essential Question

• What causes events to happen and how can people take responsibility for what happens to them?