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    This creative assignment from Lord of the Flies asks students to create two masks - one representing a character from the novel and one representing themselves. They are to write three paragraphs describing the masks and the idea of masking. For their character mask, they must explain symbols used and how they represent the character, citing evidence from the text. For their self-mask, they describe what is shown publicly and privately, and the symbolism and rationale. In the final paragraph, they analyze when and why people wear masks, and how masks can change people or provide benefits, drawing on examples of personas they employ regularly.

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    This creative assignment from Lord of the Flies asks students to create two masks - one representing a character from the novel and one representing themselves. They are to write three paragraphs describing the masks and the idea of masking. For their character mask, they must explain symbols used and how they represent the character, citing evidence from the text. For their self-mask, they describe what is shown publicly and privately, and the symbolism and rationale. In the final paragraph, they analyze when and why people wear masks, and how masks can change people or provide benefits, drawing on examples of personas they employ regularly.

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    This creative assignment from Lord of the Flies asks students to create two masks - one representing a character from the novel and one representing themselves. They are to write three paragraphs describing the masks and the idea of masking. For their character mask, they must explain symbols used and how they represent the character, citing evidence from the text. For their self-mask, they describe what is shown publicly and privately, and the symbolism and rationale. In the final paragraph, they analyze when and why people wear masks, and how masks can change people or provide benefits, drawing on examples of personas they employ regularly.

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    This creative assignment from Lord of the Flies asks students to create two masks - one representing a character from the novel and one representing themselves. They are to write three paragraphs describing the masks and the idea of masking. For their character mask, they must explain symbols used and how they represent the character, citing evidence from the text. For their self-mask, they describe what is shown publicly and privately, and the symbolism and rationale. In the final paragraph, they analyze when and why people wear masks, and how masks can change people or provide benefits, drawing on examples of personas they employ regularly.

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    The passage discusses how masks allow people to choose how others see them and hide aspects of themselves, as seen with Jack in Lord of the Flies. It also talks about creating masks representing a character from the novel and oneself, with symbols depicting public and private aspects.

    For the character mask, symbols could include war paint to show aggression or charcoal to hide identity like Jack. For the self mask, symbols may be used to represent personality traits, interests, or how one is perceived by others versus how they really feel. The symbols chosen and their meanings would be explained.

    Masks allow people to choose what to reveal or conceal about themselves to different audiences. They can depict outward personalities for school, work, etc but conceal inner thoughts and feelings that are only shown to close friends and family. Masks change how one presents and perceives themselves.

    Lord of the Flies Creative Assignment

    Man is least himself


    when he talks in his
    own person. Give him
    a mask, and he will
    tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde

    Masks allow us to choose how the world sees us. In a sense, we put on a mask every
    day: The way we present ourselves to the world school, public places, work. Maybe only
    those closest to us see us as we really are. The face we give to the world lets us show
    and hide specific things about ourselves, just like Jack can hide behind the charcoal on
    his face

    He knelt, holding the shell of water. A rounded patch of sunlight fell on his face and
    brightness appeared in the depths of the water. He looked in astonishment, no longer
    at himself but at an awesome stranger. He spilt the water and leapt to his feet,
    laughing excitedly. Beside the mere his sinewy body held up a mask that drew their
    eyes and appalled them. He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty
    snarling the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from
    shame and self-consciousness. (Golding 66)

    TASK
    1. Create two masks. One mask represents a character in Lord of the Flies. Create
    another mask that represents you. Both masks should represent elements of the
    face that the public sees and elements of the face that depicts how you feel
    you really are.

    2. Write three paragraphs describing your mask:


    (Make sure you are including introductory and concluding sentences, as well as
    following the point proof comment format)

    o Paragraph 1: Explain the mask. How have you represented the internal and
    external characteristics of the character? What symbols have you used and
    how do they represent the character. Support your choices using evidence
    (quotes) from the text.
    o Paragraph 2: Describe what you wanted to show and hide about yourself in
    your mask, and explain how your mask accomplishes this. What does your
    public face depict? What does your real face depict? Explain the
    symbolism in your mask. What rationale do you have for your colour
    choices? Is the size/shape of the mask important? Etc.
    You may use first person point of view
    o Paragraph 3: Describe the idea of masking. When do people wear masks?
    Why do they? What do the masks give them, or how do the masks change
    them? Think about some of the different personas you wear on a regular
    basis. Why do you employ them? Are they necessary? Do they help or hinder
    you? Use specific examples to support your observations.
    You may use first person point of view

    TO BE SUBMITTED:
    TWO masks
    THREE paragraphs (typed; double spaced; do not do one per page if there is
    extra room on your page start your next paragraph on the same one lets try to
    conserve paper )
    Planner
    Rubric

    Due Date: ____________________________________________________


    Mask Assignment Planner

    Mask One

    Character:

    Brainstorm ideas for Public


    symbols, colours, sizes, Significance Evidence or
    designs, etc. Hidde
    n
    Face?
    1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    5.

    6.

    7.

    8.

    9.
    10.

    Mask Two
    Character: YOU
    Brainstorm ideas for Public
    symbols, colours, sizes, Significance Example from your life or
    designs, etc. Hidden
    Face?
    Ex. Butterfly designs Butterflies represent social - butterflies represent the many social P
    beings (a social butterfly) circles I am a part of (soccer, relay for
    life committee, friend circles, family)- I
    prefer spending time in groups than
    alone (this is where I thrive and I am
    my best self)
    1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    5.

    6.

    7.

    8.

    9.
    10.

    Paragraph Three Planner: Describe the idea of masking

    Prompt Response Example

    When do people
    wear masks?

    Why do they?

    What do the
    masks give
    them, or how do
    the masks
    change them?

    Think about
    some of the
    different
    personas you
    wear on a
    regular basis

    Why do you
    employ them?

    Are they
    necessary?
    Do they help or
    hinder you?

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