Trial Reflection
I think I deserve a one hundred on this trial because I did everything that was asked of me and more. I spent many days preparing for the trial. I spent a lot of time on the phone on my own time with Malia so that we would have exactly the right arguments that we wanted and needed. We typed up our entire outline for the trial so that we would be ready and prepared when it was time to do our job. Along with the other prosecuting attorney we typed and created the opening statements, made up all of the questions that we would ask our witnesses, typed up those questions, thought of arguments the defense would have and made counter arguments to those and we thought out then typed up our closing statements. I spent the night looking through my closets to find clothes that would be suitable for this role, once in my costume I worked hard to never break character. We spent time during school and outside of school to make our arguments as strong as possible. I worked hard on this project to make it the best that it could be and I feel that I deserve a one hundred on it.
Trial Outline
Opening Statements: If you are tempted by your more evil side, you should be able to control yourself. Jack Merridew let the evil overtake his good. This resulted in the death of the two poor young innocent boys, Simon and Piggy. Jack started this dance and chant when he knew everyone would lose control when they did it. He left and created his own tribe fueled by everyone’s wicked side. He ordered that the rock smash Piggy, even though he was only an innocent bystander. Jack Merridew is only power hungry and this leads him to commit deeds as evil as murder.
Witness Questioning:
Jack:
· Say quote, did you or did you not say this?
· Did you or did you not do the dance that led to the death of Simon?
· Did you stab Simon?
· Did you give Roger direct orders to roll the giant boulder onto anyone who passes?
Ralph:
· Do you think that Jack shows his violent side?
· Has Jack ever physically hurt you?
· You saw Piggy die. Can you describe to us what you saw?
· Did Jack say “find quote from Malia”?
Roger:
· Do you feel at all threatened by Jack?
· Did Jack have a history of torture and violence?
· Did Jack tell you to challenge anyone who came?
· Were you given orders to roll a boulder onto anyone who tries to come near your tribe?
· Do you think Jack would have killed you if you hadn’t killed Piggy?
Littlelun:
· Were you there when Jack killed Simon?
· Did you see Jack kill Simon?
· Can you describe to us the night that Jack killed Simon?
· Did Jack encourage everyone to do a dance and chant that led to the death of Simon?
Naval Officer:
· Can you describe to us what you saw when you first came to the island?
· What caused you to come to the island in the first place?
· Did anyone look hurt when you got to the island?
Counter Arguments:
“It was night, Jack couldn’t see, Simon should not have crawled around and scared them.” You can still see the outline of a person; you can tell that it is not a beast but rather a boy who you already know. Sense Jack got them all to do this dance and chant they were already in the killing mode. He should have used his power to stop him, instead he himself started to stab young Simon until he died.
“It wasn’t Jack who sent the boulder rolling, it was Roger.” Roger had orders to roll the boulder on anyone from Jack. Roger would not have rolled this boulder if it were not for Jack, making Jack the cause of Piggy’s death. In this case, Jack didn’t roll the boulder himself, but it is the same as if he held a gun to someone else’s head and forced them to pull the trigger.
“When Simon died Jack was not the only one hurting him. Everyone was stabbing and kicking him, it may not have been Jack who actually killed him.” There is one word to describe the reason why Jack is guilty for this crime… Responsibility. Jack wanted so bad to have full power and be chief and he got what he wanted. With becoming chief came responsibility and he did not fulfill the roll of not only being chief but protector of the tribe.
Closing Statement: In the Lord of the Flies over 30 british boys start out civilized but as soon as they get a taste of the thrill of the kill the face of evil rears its ugly head. Slowly like a black blanket evil engulfs the island and seals… airtight. Piggy and Simon were suffocated by that black blanket of evil and Jack was the one holding the blanket around their faces. Jack Merridew is at fault for the death of Simon and Piggy. He ordered that the boulder should smash Piggy; he suggested that they dance and chant as they stab and bite Simon to death, and he enjoys killing and slaughtering any living thing. Do not let anyone else be influenced by the wicked side of Jack Merridew. Your children should not be around a killer like this. Take a stance and accuse he who has done wrong, Jack Merridew.
I think I deserve a one hundred on this trial because I did everything that was asked of me and more. I spent many days preparing for the trial. I spent a lot of time on the phone on my own time with Malia so that we would have exactly the right arguments that we wanted and needed. We typed up our entire outline for the trial so that we would be ready and prepared when it was time to do our job. Along with the other prosecuting attorney we typed and created the opening statements, made up all of the questions that we would ask our witnesses, typed up those questions, thought of arguments the defense would have and made counter arguments to those and we thought out then typed up our closing statements. I spent the night looking through my closets to find clothes that would be suitable for this role, once in my costume I worked hard to never break character. We spent time during school and outside of school to make our arguments as strong as possible. I worked hard on this project to make it the best that it could be and I feel that I deserve a one hundred on it.
Trial Outline
Opening Statements: If you are tempted by your more evil side, you should be able to control yourself. Jack Merridew let the evil overtake his good. This resulted in the death of the two poor young innocent boys, Simon and Piggy. Jack started this dance and chant when he knew everyone would lose control when they did it. He left and created his own tribe fueled by everyone’s wicked side. He ordered that the rock smash Piggy, even though he was only an innocent bystander. Jack Merridew is only power hungry and this leads him to commit deeds as evil as murder.
Witness Questioning:
Jack:
· Say quote, did you or did you not say this?
· Did you or did you not do the dance that led to the death of Simon?
· Did you stab Simon?
· Did you give Roger direct orders to roll the giant boulder onto anyone who passes?
Ralph:
· Do you think that Jack shows his violent side?
· Has Jack ever physically hurt you?
· You saw Piggy die. Can you describe to us what you saw?
· Did Jack say “find quote from Malia”?
Roger:
· Do you feel at all threatened by Jack?
· Did Jack have a history of torture and violence?
· Did Jack tell you to challenge anyone who came?
· Were you given orders to roll a boulder onto anyone who tries to come near your tribe?
· Do you think Jack would have killed you if you hadn’t killed Piggy?
Littlelun:
· Were you there when Jack killed Simon?
· Did you see Jack kill Simon?
· Can you describe to us the night that Jack killed Simon?
· Did Jack encourage everyone to do a dance and chant that led to the death of Simon?
Naval Officer:
· Can you describe to us what you saw when you first came to the island?
· What caused you to come to the island in the first place?
· Did anyone look hurt when you got to the island?
Counter Arguments:
“It was night, Jack couldn’t see, Simon should not have crawled around and scared them.” You can still see the outline of a person; you can tell that it is not a beast but rather a boy who you already know. Sense Jack got them all to do this dance and chant they were already in the killing mode. He should have used his power to stop him, instead he himself started to stab young Simon until he died.
“It wasn’t Jack who sent the boulder rolling, it was Roger.” Roger had orders to roll the boulder on anyone from Jack. Roger would not have rolled this boulder if it were not for Jack, making Jack the cause of Piggy’s death. In this case, Jack didn’t roll the boulder himself, but it is the same as if he held a gun to someone else’s head and forced them to pull the trigger.
“When Simon died Jack was not the only one hurting him. Everyone was stabbing and kicking him, it may not have been Jack who actually killed him.” There is one word to describe the reason why Jack is guilty for this crime… Responsibility. Jack wanted so bad to have full power and be chief and he got what he wanted. With becoming chief came responsibility and he did not fulfill the roll of not only being chief but protector of the tribe.
Closing Statement: In the Lord of the Flies over 30 british boys start out civilized but as soon as they get a taste of the thrill of the kill the face of evil rears its ugly head. Slowly like a black blanket evil engulfs the island and seals… airtight. Piggy and Simon were suffocated by that black blanket of evil and Jack was the one holding the blanket around their faces. Jack Merridew is at fault for the death of Simon and Piggy. He ordered that the boulder should smash Piggy; he suggested that they dance and chant as they stab and bite Simon to death, and he enjoys killing and slaughtering any living thing. Do not let anyone else be influenced by the wicked side of Jack Merridew. Your children should not be around a killer like this. Take a stance and accuse he who has done wrong, Jack Merridew.
