It is interesting to note, therefore, that the meaning of the name, "Ralph- symbolizes: good, positive leadership, responsibility, dedication, survival, and means counsel'. ... Like Simon, Piggy is smarter than the other boys and because he too is often on the receiving end of cruelty and criticism, has a chance to think about things by himself. ...
He was always top of his class, and rather than spending his time out with friends or with his family he spent his time with books and notes. ... It makes the boy seem smart at first, but that is only on the surface, beyond that he barely understands the meaning. ...
Transformations Understand HOW texts are valued HOW they are re-circulated Language forms and features Quotes, symbols etc. Ideas, values, issues in relation to context LOOK AT HOW HAMLET WAS VALUED FOR ITS TIME, THE WAY IT WAS STUDIED IT"S VALUES, SYMBOLISM etc. Then COMPARE with Ros + Guil, a...
