Lord of the Flies Final Group Project
Introduction to Literature/ Mrs. Verrochi
ASSIGNMENT:
You are part of a team of special agents hired by the MI6 to investigate the strange happenings on a
previously uninhabited island in the South Pacific during World War II. You have been assigned to study
the character of one of the major participants in the unusual events. Your assignment is to profile
___________________.
Because none of the boys is being very cooperative, it is your job to uncover your character’s inner workings
and role within the plot of events. This personal dossier* is due to the director (Mrs. Verrochi) on
____________________________, when a conference will be held by all of the investigators to share the
findings of this unnatural occurrence. (*A dossier is a file containing detailed information about someone or
something.)
The director would like to see the following items included in your investigator’s report:

A description of the suspect’s personal appearance, along with a police artist’s sketch and a
photograph, if available. *Remember to cite all photographs taken from the internet.

A page summarizing all personal biographical information available on the individual prior to the
events of the novel.

A page listing any significant symbolism, themes, and allegorical information surrounding the
character during the events of the story. This will include symbols such as: the Fire, the Conch, the Ship,
The Lord of the Flies, the Island, the Beast, and Piggy’s Specs. It will also include themes such as: Identity,
Loss of Innocence, Human Nature, the Need for Social Order, Civilization/Savagery, and Power as a
Corrupting Force. In addition, your report must comment on the allegorical aspect of your suspect.
The director will, of course, expect a thorough explanation of how the suspect is connected to
chosen symbols, themes, and allegorical representations.

A list of at least ten significant referents to the character within the course of the story. In other
words, list at least ten significant quotes/events that reveal or cause a change in behavior in the
character. Cite the page number and chapter for each referent.

A “Behavior over Time” Graph for the character. For the Y-axis, use a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being the
most civilized and 10 being the most savage. For the X-axis, use the chapters of the book (1-12). Plot the
ten events you have chosen on your graph. The events should illustrate the character’s progression
from civility to savagery or from civility to savagery and back to civility. For each point (event) that
is plotted, there should be a corresponding paragraph below the graph explaining why you and your
partner plotted that event as you did. (No one progresses to an action alone; people are influenced by
other people and things around them that cause them to act/react as they do- justify your decisions.) NOTE
THAT THIS IS A TWO-PART BULLET POINT.

A final statement summarizing your reactions to this character and his role within Golding’s plot. Is
he guilty of any crimes? Do you recommend any action to be taken toward the character when he reaches the
mainland? What is society’s responsibility toward this victim?
ASSESSMENT:
This is a group project, one that you will complete alongside one or two of your classmates. (If you would
prefer to work solo, you may). The expectation is that you will work together, with everyone contributing
equal time and effort. It may be helpful for you at the outset to determine what tasks each member of the
group is to complete and a timeline within which each step should be completed. While you will have some
time in class to work on your project (2-3 days), you may find that you need to work out of class as well in
order to have it completed on time. At the end of the project, you will be asked to reflect on how well you
managed to work together.
You will be graded on the following components: the extent to which you followed the assignment, your
analysis of your character, your ability to connect your character to the larger context of the entire novel
(themes, symbols, motifs, allegory), presentation (how neat and well-assembled your final project is),
grammar, and your reflections on the group process. Your final grade will be out of 100 points, and
therefore equivalent to a test or essay grade.
Here is how the director plans to score your portfolio:
PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
18-20
16-17
14-15
10-13
CHARACTER ANALYSIS
18-20
16-17
14-15
10-13
CHARACTER/CONTEXT
CONNECTION
18-20
16-17
14-15
10-13
PRESENTATION/VISUAL
APPEAL
18-20
16-17
14-15
10-13
GRAMMAR/MECHANICS
18-20
16-17
14-15
10-13
Dossier includes at
least the 7 pages of
required
documentation.
All quotations have
been properly cited.
Chapters have been
included where
required. Pages
contain the correct
number of required
listings per
checkpoint.
Based on your
submitted dossier, it
is abundantly clear
that you completed a
thorough analysis on
your suspect.
Personal information
corresponds with
what is known on the
island about the
character. Referents
and graph are
exceptional work.
The director applauds
the connections you
have made between
character, symbol,
motif, and theme. It
is crystal clear what
your suspect
represents in the
novel and as an
allegorical figure.
Dossier is a model of
professionalism.
Character sketch was
carefully drawn and
photograph matches
description of
suspect’s personal
appearance. Report
has been typed, and
is expertly organized.
Dossier is virtually
free of spelling,
mechanical or
grammatical errors.
Dossier is mostly
complete, coming in
at 6 pages. There are
some minor
exclusions to the
required materials,
but the work is mostly
complete.
Based on your
submitted dossier, it
is mostly clear that
you understand your
suspect. Personal
information included
in referent page and
plotted on graph
indicate a strong
understanding of who
we are dealing with.
The director is
satisfied with the
connections you have
made between
character, symbol,
motif and theme. It is
mainly clear what
your suspect
represents in the
novel and as an
allegorical figure.
Dossier is a fairly
strong exemplar.
Character sketch
and photograph are
solid
representations of
suspect’s personal
appearance.
Report is typed and
organized.
Dossier is
moderately free of
spelling,
mechanical or
grammatical errors.
Dossier only contains
about 4 or 5 pages of
required character
documentation. The
director is not able to
form a solid
conclusion as to how
to proceed with
suspect based on
materials provided.
There are some
citations, but some
may be missing along
with required number
of listings.
Based on your
submitted dossier, it
is somewhat clear
that you understand
your suspect.
Personal information
included in referent
page and plotted on
graph indicate a
mediocre
understanding of the
character. The
director may have to
send someone in to
finish the job.
The director is
somewhat
disappointed with the
connections you have
made between
character, symbol,
motif and theme. It
is not entirely clear
what your suspect
represents in the
novel or as an
allegorical figure.
Dossier is
mediocre.
Character sketched
was, or appears to
have been rushed,
and do not fully
represent suspect’s
appearance.
Report is not as
neatly presented as
it could have been.
Dossier contains
multiple errors in
spelling,
mechanics and/or
grammar.
Dossier may be
grounds for dismissal,
coming in at only 2-3
pages of
documentation. Valid
citations may be
missing entirely,
and/or each
checkpoint is only
partially complete.
Based on your
submitted dossier, it
is not clear that you
understand your
suspect. Personal
information included
in referent page and
plotted on graph
indicate a weak
understanding of the
character. You have
been placed on
probation.
The director found
too few connections
or none at all
between character,
symbol, motif and
theme.
Information may be
missing or
inaccurate.
Dossier is sloppy
and/or incomplete.
Sketch and/or
photograph are
unrecognizable as
relative to suspect’s
appearance.
Report is
handwritten and
poorly organized.
Dossier is riddled
with spelling,
mechanical, and/or
grammatical errors.