Instagram May Be Getting Rid of ‘Likes’ On Platform

 

Answer the following questions on the article.  https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/nicolemartin1/2019/04/30/instagram-may-be-getting-rid-of-likes-on-platform/amp/

 

1. How do you know it is credible? Refer to post on credibility to help find information of the authorship, currency, sponsorship, purpose and audience.

It is credible because it has an author Nicole Martin is the owner of NR Digital Consulting and host of Talk Digital To Me Podcast. She has worked in many different industries on customer journeys, website management, social media, and content strategy. The currency is on Apr 30, 2019,2:55 pm. The site is created to inform the audience about Scotia media effects on people. The audience could be all the users of social media especially Instagram. The sponsorship is “forbes.com” which means a commercial group is hosting this site. 

Oh 2. What Journalistic techniques did you find interesting? Is it obvious that the journalist h as done research? How? What techniques could you use in your article?

I find interesting the use of photoes like screenshots as a prove of the stated article. It is obvious that the journalist has done research because they have seen screenshots and people have commented digitally on this topic and they collected all the data to see what is main concept and what is its impact on the people. I can use the screenshots to help understand better the reader, as a source and also I can research on people’s opinions about the argument.

3. Write a general review of what you liked or disliked. Did you learn anything from the article? 

The article is about the social media, like Instagram that is getting rid of likes. I liked the way that the article is written and presented with the photoes and screenshots. I think they should have interviewed more people to get a better understanding of the argument. I learned that they are starting in Canada, it is not certain if they will begin to test in other places. Like many tests, they will have to see an increase in positive interactions and user engagement to expand. If it is successful on Instagram, it could spread to other platforms like Facebook in the hope to create a healthier social media environment for all.

Paragraph Answer

What is Journalism?  What is its’purpose?  What types of jobbs are available in Journalism in Canada?  What universities offer Journalism degrees?  What type of courses would you take?

A Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast. Its’ purpose is to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments. A journalism career will undoubtedly center around writing. Many jobs are available in Journalism in Canada for example: Content marketer, copywriter, corporate communications specialist, editor, grant writer, public relations specialist, reporter and social media specialist. The following universities offer Journalism degrees: Ryerson University, Carleton University,University of British Columbia, University of King’s College, Concordia University, University of Guelph-Humber and University of Western Ontario. There are lots of courses to take, but in my case, I prefer Interviewing for Broadcasting and Podcasting and Investigative Reporting.

 

Read the article and answer and the questions:

1. Why is Canadian Journalism under threat or crisis?

Canadian Journalism is under threat or crisis because economic factors such as the erosion of the traditional advertising model, have led to widespread shuttering of local media outlets across the country, particularly newspaper. Also the government attempts to restrict the freedom of journalists to report and protect sources, is increasing the crisis of journalism.

2. How is journalism connected with and necessary for a thriving democracy?

Journalism is connected with democracy because the ability of citizens to participate effectively in a democracy requires them to be well-informed on the issues of the day. Canadians believe that journalism is “critically important” to our democracy. Providing credible, accurate information to the public is an essential function of journalism in a democracy. When local, regional or national issues are under-reported or neglected entirely, citizens are incompetent to fully participate in democratic decision-making.

3. Why are traditional Canadian journalistic outlets losing money?

Traditional Canadian journalistic outlets (Radio, television, newspapers) are loosing money because public pay more  attention to online and digital news like Facebook and Google. Newspapers in particular have been hit hard by the loss of advertising revenue and decline in circulation. Canada has experienced over 200 local and community newspaper closures over the past decade.  Moreover, the loss of traditional media outlets often means the loss of original reporting.

4. How has the government of Canada further constrained journalism?

The government of Canada limited the independence and autonomy of the journalists in how they report. Several recent high-profile incidents underline the need for increased legal protections for Canadian journalists and their sources. For example an award-winning journalist Justin Brake faces criminal charges for violating an injunction after he covered a 2016 occupation by Innu and Inuit land protectors of a construction site for Muskrat Falls, a controversial $12 billion hydroelectric project in newfoundland and Labrador. The Ottawa-based Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom observes that Mr. Brake is “the only journalist ever to face both civil and criminal charges in Canada for reporting on a public interest issue.”

5. What is freedom of expression? How has it been attacked? Why is it important?

freedom of expression is the right of every individual to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. In their day-to-day work, journalists are simply exercising every citizen’s right to free speech. It has been attacked by spying, financially or accusing journalists of criminal charges. The federal government has made efforts to reform the current legal environment to better protect journalistic independence, but critics argue the reforms do not go far enough and may introduce new obstacles to true journalistic independence. It is important because a free press is fundamental to a democratic society. It seeks out and circulates news, information, ideas, comment and opinion and holds those in authority to account.

 

Chapter 11

1. Piggy comes up with a plan, a speech he will approach Jack with. In this plan, he clearly shows he has no understanding of the “ways of the island.” What does Piggy believe Jack will respond to?

Piggy believes that Jack will respond to the conch, and hopes it would remind Jack to do the right thing, giving back his glasses.

2. What is it that Samneric fear about the savages’ warpaint?

The twins fear that the paint will make them do things they don’t usually do. They believe the paint helps the boys to be more savage by concealing their moral thoughts and humanistic ways.

3. Who kills Piggy and how?

Piggy was killed by Roger, who pushed a huge rock (boulder) down the hill towards Piggy, he fell and landed on his back on the red rock in the sea.

4. How does the tribe respond to Piggy’s death?

The tribe didn’t care  in fact they are silent because they know that if they show any emotion they would be next.

5. Why do Sam and Eric join the hunters?

They join the hunters because they were being tortured by Jack and Roger. They had no choice. They didn’t want to suffer the same faith Piggy just did.

6. The last sentence states: “Roger advanced upon them [Samneric] as one wielding a nameless authority.” What is the “nameless authority” that clings to Roger? In other words, what is his position within the tribe? What is he associated with in the tribe and what keeps building up within him?

Roger could be considered as a killer or  murderer,  because he is associated with violence that keep building up within  him. He commands others because he is ruthless. When he kills Piggy, he shows no remorse and smiles afterward.

Chapter 12

1. Why does Ralph believe that the savages will not let him alone?

Ralph believes that the savages won’t leave him alone because Jack hates him. Ralph also believes that since he is the only one left from his tribe, they won’t stop at nothing until he is captured.

2. What does Ralph do to the “Lord of the Flies”?

Ralph destroys “Lord of the Flies” by hitting it.

3. Although he doesn’t like the idea of savages, why does he have such a strong desire to spend the night with them at Castle Rock?

Because he wants to be with the humans for protection and companionship during the time of fear and chaos.

4. When Ralph asks Samneric what the savages plan to do with him if they catch him, what is the boys’ response? What does the response suggest?

The twins say that they have a sharpened stick at both ends, which is exactly how the stick used for the sows head was described. Which suggests that they’re going to do the same thing with Ralph’s head.

5. To the officer, what does it appear that the boys were doing?

It appeared that the boys were just having fun and playing a game of war.

6. Why was he disappointed in them?

He was disappointed because they were British boys and they let savagery get to them in such a short time. He believed that British boys are supposed to be stronger than that.

7. Why did the British officers come? What is ironic about that?

British officers came because they saw their smoke. It’s ironic because Ralph kept telling the others that the signal fire is what will help them to get rescued. But it was Jack’s “game of war” that lead them to the beach to see the officer. If Ralph didn’t run away from them, then they would have never have known that the officer came on the island looking for them.

8. When the officer asks who is in charge, who replies? Is there any argument about this?

Ralph tells the officer that he is in charge, Jack wanted to argue but he held himself back.

9. After condemning the boys for their behavior, the author points out that the officer eyes his boat at anchor. After taking the boys on board, what will be the cruiser’s job?

The cruiser’s job will be to take the boys home

10. A microcosm is a miniature world that mirrors the larger world. Consider the three previous questions and state how the island turns out to be a microcosm.

The island is a microcosm because it has the same destruction and war as the outside world. The actual world is battling in world war.  There is also a war occurring on the island between civilization and savagery. Jack and Ralph represent different forms of government and their fight is about differences in their views of how things are supposed to be on the island. When there is a war, people lose their family, hope and who they are. On the island, the boys forgot who they were in such a short time. They let their surroundings and savagery get the best of them.

11. In the miniature island world, what is it that these boys represent: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Roger, and Simon?

Ralph represents Democracy and civilization; Piggy represents  Intelligence; Jack represents Dictatorship and Savagery; Simon represents Religion; hope and spirituality;
Roger represents Violence.

12. In the next to last paragraph, we are told that Ralph cries. Put into your own words the reason Ralph is crying.

Ralph cries because he knows that he is safe now and can finally cry because he lose his friends. He knows that he will be rescued off the chaotic island and leave for good. Crying relived him, seeing the officer he felt safe and ready to leave the island.

Define the following terms:

morality: death, loss of life.

spirituality: the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

martyr: a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

Answer the following questions:

1. Is Simon a martyr? Why or why not?

Simon can be considered a martyr because he represents the “Christ figure”, in the larger allegory. He has a kind heart, and is the purest of the boys. He does not stand with Jack, who represents savagery or with Ralph, who represents civilization. He helped everyone believing  in the kindness of humanity, and were killed because the beast lead the other boys to savagery and darkness. He believed till the end that the beast was not real.

2.  How does spirituality lend itself to the pursuit of being a good person?

Spirituality helps to find meaning in the life, it let people understand and realize that there’s more to discover and to look at than just ourselves. This quality is often visible in difficult times, when people start questioning about life. When people are concerned of the goodness of humans and life they become a good person by themselves.

3.  What are saintly qualities?

Saintly qualities are the qualities that relate or resemble to a saint. For example kindness, generosity, simplicity, patience, loyalty, integity and empathy. In the book Simon possesses these saintly qualities, so he could represnt the figure of Christ.

4.  Find three passages from that highlight Simon’s good / spiritual /saintly qualities.  Describe how they illustrate Simon’s character?

•  “Then amid the roar of bees in the afternoon sunlight, Simon find them the fruit they could not reach, pulled off the choicest from the foliage, passed them back down to the endless, outstretched hands.” (57). This quote shows Smon’s good personality. He shows kindness, patience and generosity toward the littluns. He stops to help them to reach the high fruit branches, and they follow him into the forest as a figure for them to follow, like Christ.
• “What I mean is …. maybe it’s only us.”(96) This quote shows that Simon does not believe in the beast. He thinks that the fear of the beast is inside each of them. He has the capacity to think diffrently from the rest of the boys and understand what the others can’t. This could be referring, in the larger allegory, that it is easier to fear the beast than it is to face the reality that they’re actually afraid of each other.
• “You’ll get back to where you came from” (121). In this quote it is evident that Simon knows that Ralph will return home and he is foreshadowing Ralph’s future. He has a deeper understanding regarding the nature. His spiritual and saintly qualities are shown as he reassures Ralph that he will be saved.

5.  Answer the following question in a paragraph:  How does the Simon’s behavior and his treatment by the other boys so far sit into the larger allegory of the story this far

Simon’s good behaviour and actions are respected by Ralph, the littluns, Piggy and even the hunters. He is the one who helps Ralph building shelters, who saves Piggy from Jack’s violence and he also helps the littluns to reach the high fruit braches. He represents Christ in the larger allegory, because of his saintly qualities and spirituality. Beside that he is a shy person so he is not noticed much from the others. Even when he tries to tell his opinion about the beast, which is only created by the boys fear, nobody really listen. Golding is trying to tell that not always the good ideas and actions are listened or appreciated by the society. The people will only listened to who they think is capable and appears attractive to them. Simon’s spirituality is shown when he sits alone in the jungle and admire the nature. He creates a connection with the nature, for example the light buds represent hope, spirituality, light and also religion for him.

Chapter 9

 

 

1. How does Jack view the hunters? How does Ralph view them?

Jack view the hunters as courageous and brave so he feels proud of them, while Ralph views them as boys armed with sticks.

2. After Jack calls a meeting, why does he end up leaving the group?

Jack ends up leaving the group because he was hurt that nobody voted for him to replace Ralph as chief.

3. With the beast looming on the mountain, what does Simon suggest the boys do?

Simon suggests the boys to go back on the mountain and confront the beast.
4. Instead of climbing the mountain, what “obvious” idea does Piggy suggest? 

Piggy suggested to move the location of the fire from the mountain to the beach at the rocks and sand.
5.Why do you think most of the bigger boys go off with Jack?

Most of the bigger boys go off with Jack because they didn’t like Ralph’s comment on the hunters, and because they think it would be more safer with Jack.

6. What is Jack’s plan to get more of the bigger boys from Ralph’s camp?

Jack’s plan to get more of the bigger boys from Ralph’s camp is to kill the pig and invite them to a feast.

7. What does he plan for the beast?

Jack planned to give the beast some of the pig, his head, as a peace offering so they wouldn’t get attacked.

8. For what expressed purpose do they need to “sharpen a stick at both ends”? (pg. 124)

The need to sharpen a stick at both end because one end would be placed into the ground, the other into the pig’s head.

9. What, in his mind, does Simon name the sow’s head?

Simon name the sow’s head as a ‘Lord of The Flies’.

10. After getting over the initial scare, how do most of the boys feel about the raid by the hunters?

Most of the boys feel they are having more fun which seems better,than building and looking after the fire as Piggy and Ralph do.

1. On page 119 Ralph realizes how his appearance has deteriorated.  What does this description convey about how Ralph is coping on the island?

This description convey about how Ralph is trying to adapt to the island by doing things that he would usually do at home, such as preparing his toilet; but he still longs for the things he used to do, such as cutting his hair or his nails.

2.  Define empathy:

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

3.  On page 121 explain how Simon shows empathy for Ralph

Simon shows empathy for Ralph, when he looked hopeless by saying: “You’ll get back to where you came from” (121).

4. Define nostalgia

Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. A feeling of being homesick.

5.  Explain the purpose of the nostalgic reflection on page 122-123

The purpose of this nostalgic reflection is to show how much he misses home and how much he really want to get rescued. It could be also showing the contrast of life with his parents and on the island.

6.  On the top pf page 124 Ralph is described as , “full of fright and apprehension and pride”.  Explain this quote.

This quote means that he is scared of what he is becoming, after hitting the pig, He is feeling some type of thrills that also gave him a sense of pride and power. He is becoming more savage.

7.  How is Ralph, in particular, getting caught up in the savagery of the hunt provide insight into Golding view of the nature of man?

Ralph is getting caught up in the savagery of the hunt in the Golding’s view of the nature of man, which shows that humans has savagery within them, that just need to be trigged by something. In the Ralph’s case, hitting the pig becomes triggering a sense of savagery in him. This shows that Golding believes that no matter how civilized a person is,  humans will naturally become savages.

• Lord of the Flies Question:  Find evidence from the novel that highlights consequences of the growing tribalism on the island. Find at least three quotes and explain the impact of tribalism.

In the Lord of the flies there are some quotes that highlight consequences of the growing tribalism on the island:

1. A “tribe” that is visible from the beginning, even before the crash, is Jack and his choir. Jack become the leader of the choir during the election of the leader. The name of the choir changed into hunters, because their main goal is hunting to get food: “Look! We’ve killed a pig, we stole up on them, we got in a circle, we crept up, the pig squealed” (72-73). The hunters help providing food to survive on the island but they are more worried about food than being rescued:  “Ralph spoke” “You let the fire out” (73). “Jack checked, vaguely irritated by this irrelevance but too happy to let it worry him” (73).

2. The Littluns represent another “tribe” because they are all young and not as much mature as the older boys. They only think about playing and having fun and also enjoy the meetings that Ralph organize. They listen to Ralph because he is attractive and because he is a link to the adults world, so he is an important figure to follow. They don’t help much and they seems to be free of any responsibility: “Apart from food and sleep, they found time for play, aimless and trivial, among the white sand by the bright water. They cried for their mothers much less often that might have been expected; they were very brown, and filthily dirty. (61)  The littluns’ group isn’t very helpful in terms of survival on the island.

3. In chapter 4 there is a growing tribalism between the older boys and the littluns, cause destruction and chaos, dividing the two groups: “Just now he was being obedient because he was interested; and the three children, kneeling in the sand, were at peace. Roger and Maurice came out of the forest. They were relieved from duty at the fire and had come down for a swim. Roger led the way straight through the castles, kicking them over, burying the flowers, scattering the chosen stones.” (62).  This could be devastating for the boys if the groups do not get along because things will not get accomplished. There could be disagreements between the two ‘tribes’, on things which will impact their lives on the island, causing them to be inefficient. People could even die if they do not work together to accomplish things like building shelters and getting food.

 

• Read the excerpts from Amy Chua’s article in Foreign Affairs Magazine posted below and answer the questions after her article.

Article Questions:

1. Do you agree with Ms. Chua that we are all, “tribal animals” as she writes in the first paragraph of the article? Explain your reasoning.

I agree with Ms Chua that we are all “tribal animals” because a sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. This sense of belonging to a group or  to a greater community improves our motivation, health, and happiness.

2. What did the T-shirt experiment explained in the Basic Instinct section find? 

The T-shirt experiment explained that  the children’s perception of other kids was “pervasively distorted by mere membership in a social group.” Seeing group members prosper seems to activate our brains’ “reward centres” even if we receive no benefit for ourselves. The children tend to remember the positive actions of in-group members and the negative actions of out-group members.

3. What does Ms. Chua explain as the, “dark side of tribal instinct”?

As the “dark side of tribal instinct” is that under certain circumstances, our reward centres can also be activated when we see members of an out-group failing or suffering: “there’s a long history of rivalry and not liking each other.”

4. What is the demographic transformation that she describes in an effort to explain the emergence of the Trump Tribe?

The demographic transformation in the United States starts from a white majority that has been dominated the country economically, politically and culturally. But in recent years, something has changed. White Americans are now more intensely split along class lines than they have been in generations. As a result, the United States may be seeing the emergence of its own version of a market-dominant minority.

5. Define: Social Mobility

Social Mobility is defined as the movement of individuals, families or groups from one social class or level to another.

7. How could these concepts effect tribalism?

Economic inequality and social mobility effect tribalism because these groups are mentally comparing to each other’s work, socially and economically.

8. Under what conditions does Chua state that tribalism thrives?

Tribalism thrives under lack of opportunity and under conditions of economic insecurity.

9. Tribalism has led to violent acts around the world in the recent years. Post 2 videos on your site and explain how they are examples of tribalism.

Black Lives Matter Movement – People of the african-american decent have been fighting for their lives since before the time of Martin Luther King. In recent years, more specifically around 2012, there have been random shootings by police and police brutality towards ‘black people’. This video is an example of tribalism because groups of african-americans are gathering together in protests and riots to stand up for black lives because they matter.

Vancouver Canucks Riot – This video is an example of tribalism because groups of people started riots which stemmed from a strong loyalty towards the Canucks team. This video shows violent acts committed by this group for their love and support of their team.

 

Paragraph Answer Question

Examine the tribalism in our culture.  What sport /social / religious / cultural groups are prominent in and out of school? They do not have be organized groups. What are the positive and negative attributes of these groups?  Do you see any extremely negative attributes of tribalism that are present in The Lord of the Flies or the current political climate of America?

Tribalism can be found in all aspects of our culture. The various religions can be seen as tribes. The types of sports we watch or play can be seen as tribes. Any team can be seen as a tribe. Different groups of friends can also be seen as tribes. In the case of a sports team having a ‘tribe’ this can be positive and beneficial for them because they may be able to better perform as a team. On the other side, ‘tribes’ can be dangerous because this causes people develop extreme feelings of love for their ‘tribe’ and hate for others. Outside and inside of school when there is a tribe this can cause people to not cooperate well or at all to accomplish tasks or even just be friendly and respectful. Tribalism in Lord of the Flies has much of the same effect on the boys as it does in our society and culture. Hate and close mindedness can be seen developing between Jack and Piggy, for example, as they are very different with different ideals causing them to not cooperate and soon they may begin to hate each other. The effects of this are very negative on their civilization, as it causes to not cooperate with each other and not complete which could eventually  result in the ruin of their civilization. Hate is prominent among ‘tribes’ in society and specifically American politics. Hate among these tribes is threatening because it causes people to be close minded and dislike people who are not like them or part of their ‘tribe’. An unfortunate result of this is racism.

 

MYSTERIOUS BEAUTY

“Like, do we really have to go to this, Fred?” an exasperated Shaggy asked.

“It wasn’t my idea, Shag. It was Daphne’s.” said Fred as he drove the Mystery      Machine down the crowded street.

“You say that like it’s a bad thing!” Daphne said. “I’ve been looking forward to this for months!”

“Well, how long this lame play gonna be?” Shaggy asked. “Scooby and I are starving! We haven’t eaten in an hour!

“Reah!” Scooby Doo whimpered.

Daphne shot Shaggy a glare. “Shaggy! How could you say that?! Musicals are not lame!”

“And the musical we’re going to see is the retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast.” Velmasaid.

“B-B-B-Beast?!”Shaggy and Scooby said.

Shaggy gulped. “That sounds scary!”

“Reah! Rary!” Scooby agreed.

“Guys, Beauty and the Beast is the most romantic story ever told!” Daphne said,

“It’s about a beautiful girl who falls in love with a beast!”Shaggy and Scooby looked confused.

“Like what’s romantic about that?!” asked Shaggy. “Don’t beasts eat people?!”

“And their dogs?!”  Scooby added, hugging Shaggy in fright.

“No, the beast isn’t a bad beast.” Daphne said.

Shaggy crossed his arms “I can’t believe that.”

“Re neither.” Scooby said.

“Come on, guys. Don’t be like that.” Velma said. “Once you see the show you’ll understand. The moral of the story is that true beauty is found within.”

“Yeah, maybe the girl will find that beauty inside the beast when he eats her!” Shaggy replied.

The Mystery Machine pulled up in the theater’s parking lot. Velma, Fred and Daphne entered the theater to watch the show, but Shaggy and Scooby searched for food around the place. As they walked around the sidewalk, a woman came by and knocked Shaggy’s shoulder.

“Hey! Like, excuse you!” Shaggy said. He noticed the woman dropped something. “Whoa! Check it out Scoob.”

Shaggy picked up a hand mirror. It was silvery and the glass sparkled like it was magic. In a flash of light, Shaggy and Scooby had disappeared.

Darkness surrounded Shaggy and Scooby.

“L-L-Like, where are we, Scoob?!” Shaggy said trembling.

“I ron’t row!” Scooby said through chattering teeth.

They were standing in the middle of an enormous hallway.

“We gotta get out of here!” Scooby said with fear. “But, like, where is here?

The boys came upon a giant wooden door. They slowly opened it and they could not believe their eyes. The room was filled with jewels! Mountains of sparkling, glittery jewels. Lots of gold chains and shiny pearls swooped along the walls.

“WOW! Talk about hidden treasure!” Shaggy exclaimed. “Like, Scoob! With all these gold and jewels, we could buy a lifetime’s supply of Scooby Snacks!”

“Reah! Rooby Racks!” Scooby barked.

“So, who do you think owns all these jewels?” Shaggy asked to Scooby.

Scooby turned to Shaggy, then he got a fearful look in his eyes and he begins to shiver.

“R-R-Ronster!” Scooby exclaimed.

“Monster? Like, what would a monster want with jewels? Shaggy said.

Scooby pointed behind Shaggy, who turned and right there was a larger, huge and hairy beast. The beast come out of the shadows and revealed his sharp teeth to them.

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” Shaggy and Scooby’s scream exploded out of them.

The boys run twice as fast that even the beast was surprised by how they outrun him, but he won’t let them escape.

They were almost downstairs, when the beast slipped on one of the stairs and hits his head hard on the floor.

“What happened here?” A woman’s voice cried out

Looking back to the stairs Shaggy and Scooby saw a girl with red-brown hair and a blue dress. She was so beautiful that Shaggy and Scooby forgot to be scared when they saw her gorgeous face.

The woman looked horrified and asked to the boy and the dog: “What have you done to him?!” She sounded like she was about to cry.

“Like we didn’t do it” Shaggy said as honest as he can. “We were running away from the monster” He pointed to the Beast. “But he tripped down the stairs hitting his head.” “Reah! Re didn’t mean to!” said Scooby.

The woman was amazed to see a talking dog: “Did…did that dog just talk?!” But she had bigger problems: “Please help me with the Beast he’s hurt!”

Shaggy and Scooby looked at each other in shock. This girl wasn’t afraid of the Beast at all! The boys had no choice but to help.

“Is ….. he gonna okay?” Shaggy asked.

“He just needs some rest.” She went out of the room with Scooby and Shaggy. “Now, who are you?”

“I’m Shaggy and this is Scooby Doo.” Shaggy introduced.

Scooby waved. “Rice to meet ya.”

“My name is Belle and I live in this castle, where the Beast and his servants take real good care of me.”

Suddenly, a teapot and a tea cup came in the hall. “Belle! What happened to the Master?!”

Scooby jumped in Shaggy’s arms.

“Who are they?!” the teapot asked.

“It’s all right Mrs. Potts.” said Belle “these are my friends Shaggy and Scooby. Boys, this is Mrs. Potts and her son Chip.”

“Hi! Chip the teacup said, hopping up and down.

“Whoa! Look at that Scoob! A talking tea set!”

“Reah!” said Scooby.

“Wow! A talking dog! Look, Mama! That dog can talk!” said chip.

Mrs. Potts was equally surprised. “Gracious me! It can indeed!”

Then a loud rumbling noise was heard. “Umm….. that’s our stomachs. Scooby and I are starving. Like where’s the kitchen?”

Belle clapped her hands. “I have an idea! We’ll cheer the Beast up with a feast when he wakes up!”

Shaggy and Scooby gulped, but said nothing about their fear because the only thing they were thinking about at that moment was food.

The boys followed Belle and Mrs. Potts to the kitchen, where they met new members: Chef Bouche, Cogworth and Lumiere. They were all surprised at first but as they hear about a Beast Feast their eyes lit up like Lumiere’s candle hands!

The Beast woke up and followed the wonderful aroma all the way to the dining table, where the long dinner table was full of food.

“W-what is this?!” The Beast said breathless. He was amazed as he was surprised because there was even some food he never seen before.  “Belle! Did you do this?” asked the Beast.

Belle shook her head. “I had help from our new friend.”

“YOU TWO!” said the Beast chattering his teeth.

The boys started to shiver with a forced smile.

“You two thieves were trying to steal my jewels!” said the Beast angrily.

In his terrified state, Shaggy tried to speak. “M-M-Mr. Beast, we’re sorry about going into your treasure room. We came here through a magic mirror by mistake. We weren’t going to take jewels since we figured out they were already belonged to someone. And we’re really sorry for coming here uninvited.”

The Beast’s face softened. “You … made all this … for me?”

“Yeah, we even made our specialty; pizza!”

The Beast took a slice and had a small bite. “This is amazing!”

Shaggy and Scooby shared a high five. “Mission accomplished Scoob!”

In a bit of time all the plates were empty and everyone was full.

“Time to go back Scooby. Our friends are probably worried about us!”

“Reah!” Scooby agreed.

“You can stay here if you want. Everything you need will be provided here in the castle.” Said the Beast.

Shaggy looked sad. “We wish we could stay Mr. Beast but out team need us!”

“Reah, you are a real nice guy!” Scooby said smiling.

The boys hug their new friend and they disappeared in a green flash through the magic mirror.

“Home sweet home!” Shaggy said.

“Scooby-Dooby-Doo!” replied Scooby.

Scooby gave his best friend a lick and the two friends joined the rest of the gang.

Chapter 5

1. Write and defend a plausible meaning of the following quote. Golding writes, “He (Ralph) found himself understanding the wearisomeness of his life, where every path was an improvisation and a considerable part of one’s waking life was spent watching one’s feet” (81).

Ralph realizes the responsibility of  the leadership, he is learning that being leader is not easy. Simply doing the right thing is not enough. He must constantly be on his toes playing politics. He must impress and spin his information. He must constantly be on guard from attacks on his leadership (Jack) by improvising his plans. At eleven or twelve years old, Ralph is discovering what much older people feel. He finds that life is wearisome instead being care free, so he is becoming more mature and indipendant.

2. What emotions is Ralph conveying as Golding describes his thoughts writing that Ralph, “fell into that strange mood of speculation that was so foreign to him. If faces were different when lit from above or below – what was a face? What was anything? (83).

Ralph is in a strange mood of speculation, he is counfused about everything. He is lost into his thoughts.

3. Why does Ralph have to, “adjust his values” (83) in this part of the novel?

Ralph have to “adjust his values” because he can’t think like Piggy. Piggy could think, going step by step. This highlights the differences between intelligence types. Ralph can be smart and managerial but still not have the maturity or full mental capacity to make critical decisions. He is a leader, but in reality, Ralph has lost control of his leadership, so he is only one by title rather than by action. He need to adjust this with Piggy’s help.

4. In page 84 Ralph describes how he has to speak simply so that the Litluns will understand him. If the Litluns represent the ‘common people’ in Golding’s allegory what is this scene trying to say?

This scene is trying to say that the “common people” are simple people with not as much knowledge as the leaders have. They understand only the simple language, not the language that the politics use to be more formal. This situation is the same represented by the Littluns, who are not aware of the situation that Ralph is trying to explain.

5. On page 85/86 what are all the thing Ralph complains about in the meeting?

In the meeting Ralph complaints about the boys’ actions or behavior toward their responsabilities They have not done anything required: they refuse to work at building shelters, they do not collect drinking water, they don’t look after the signal fire, and they do not even use the designated toilet area.

6. What are all the different ways the beast is described as in this chapter?

The beast is described in diffrent ways: first is described as a snake-thing, then becomes a fire “beast”, later is described as a water “beast” and it will also become “beast” from the air in chapter 6. This descriptions also represents the boys growing fear.

Chapter 6

1. What is the beast from the air?

The beast from the air is a dead pilot who came parachuting down from the battle in the air.

2. Who first sees the Beast from the air?

Sam and Eric (twins) are the first to see the Beast from the air.

3. Give two examples of how the description of the beast is untrue.

The beast didn’t have fur or claws. They said that it chased (followed) them and it had sharp teeth

4. When Jack speaks without using the conch, what has happened (symbolically)?

Jack was starting to become more of a dictator. It symbolizes the fall of order and democracy. And shows how savagery is overpowering public moral. He also breaks the rules, creating flaws in the democracy.

5. What does Ralph continue to focus on, that the others seem to think of very little?

Ralph continues to focus on being rescued and he wants to make a signal fire, but the other boys don’t seem to think about that.

6. “However Simon thought of the beast, there rose before his inward sight the picture of a human at once heroic and sick.” Within this quote, what theme does Simon continue to stand for or express?

He stands for kindness within humans and how the beast could lead them to the darkness

7. Why do the boys decide to look for the Beast at the castle-like formation?

The boys decide to look for the Beast at the castle-like formation because it is the only place where they didn’t searched and because they think it’s the home of the beast.

8. Why does Ralph go first?

Ralph feels that he must go first because he is the the chief.

9. Why does Jack say he joins Ralph in the search?

Jack joined the search because it is an opportunity to take power away from Ralph. Jack says that killing the beast is the hunter’s job.

10. While Ralph wants to go to the mountain, what is it that the other boys want to do?

The other boys want to play in the castle or go back to camp.

11. Why does Ralph become angry with Jack and his followers?

Ralph became angry because he wants to check the fire but the boys don’t listen to what he say. All they wanted to do was play, fool around, and make forts. The thought of being rescued was no longer in the boy’s mind, which frustrated Ralph.