Opening and Closing Statements:
Opening:
There was lack of justice and order during the boys struggle to survive on the island. Two deaths of young innocent boys took place and we want to make certain that the boy responsible for these unfortunate deaths, face the consequences.
Today, we will show you why and how Jack Merridrew is ultimately responsible for these murders. After the boys plane crashed, leaving then deserted on an uncharted island. Ralph was democratically appointed leader, however Jack was given responsibility of head hunter. Ralph tried to establish an organized society, but had difficulty due to Jacks savage attitude. Simon and Piggy had a strong alliance with Ralph. Simon's murder took place at a feast held by Jack, thinking that Simon was the mysterious beast, the boys attacked him on Jacks orders. They could have stopped attacking, innocent Simon, but couldn't resist feasting on his flesh.
Piggy's death was caused by Roger pushing a boulder off the edge of Castle Rock. However, we know that Roger was under the complete control and instruction of Jack Merridrew. Jack gave in to fear, therefor so did his followers Jacks controlling nature influenced the boys in major ways.
Closing:
As all of you have seen and heard over the course of this trial, Jack Merridew is obviously guilty of murder in the 1st degree. You have heard the testimony of many witnesses. Take Samneric for example. They told us that they witnessed the gruesome death of Piggy. They reported that Jack had told Roger to kill any intruders! Wouldn't you agree that an instruction to kill by someone in a position of power would make them just as responsible for the murder as the person who carried out the order? Don't you think that if Jack would kill an innocent person just because they were on his "property", he would have the power, the potential and the capability to do much more?
And as for the death of Simon, yes, it may have started out as an accident due to a misunderstanding. But wouldn't Jack, who was a main participant in this boy's death, considering that he was in the middle of the circle, realize that it wasn't a monster, it was a boy? Ralph, Sam, and Eric were on the outside, yet they knew it was not a beast! Knowing that, wouldn't Jack have known from the very beginning that it was, in fact, Simon?
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, prosecution asks that you render Jack Merridew guilty for the murders of Piggy and Simon!
Witnesses:
Naval Officer
Piggy's Auntie
Ralph
Samneric
Percival
Witness Questions:
Naval Officer-
1) Why did you decide to go to the island in the first place?
2) When you first arrived on the island, what seemed to be going on?
3) Did anyone take responsibility for the events that occurred on the island?
4) What were the other boys doing while you talked to Ralph?
5) Did you talk to anyone besides the Ralph?
6) What did you talk about?
7) How many boys did there appear to be?
8) How many of them seemed to be in Jack's tribe? (wearing war paint)
Piggy's Auntie:
1. Tell us about Piggy, what was his personality like?
1. Did he do well in school, was he a logical thinker?
2. Did he get in trouble much, with you or the school?
3. Honestly, was he a follower or a leader?
4. Did he have any medical conditions?
5. Do you think that these attributes could have affected him on the island?
6. You said that Piggy had social problems, when he was back at home, did the other school boys tease him?
7. So, do you think this probably happened on the island as well?
8. Do you think it could have happened so bad, that the other boys felt it was right to kill him?
Ralph:
1. How did your relationship with Jack change over the course of your time on the island?
2. What was Jack's role on the island?
3. Was his role his main focus on the island, or did he contribute to the other jobs on the island?
4. Can you describe Jack's actions as a hunter?
5. How did Jack influence the other boys in terms of hunting?
6. How did Jack treat the boys on the island?
7. Was there anyone who he particularly picked on?
8.Can you give an example?
9. Do you think this lead up to the death of piggy?
Samneric-
1)What was your relationship with Piggy and Simon?
2)How did Jack treat you?
3)Were you at all involved with the death of Simon and can you explain what happened that night?
4)Were you ever attacked or injured by Jack and his hunters?
5)Can you explain how Piggy was killed?
6)Was Jack ever controlling towards you and the other boys?
7)What were Roger,Maurice and Robert like?
8)Why were the other boys influenced to join Jack's tribe?
Percival:
1) What were your relationships with Ralph and Jack like?
2) What happened when Jack got fed up and created his own group on the island?
3) Jack had a feast the night they split up. Were you there?
4) Who else was there?
5) What happened?
6) Could you tell it was Simon? When?
7) Was Jack ever mean to you or to any of the other boys?
8) Did you join Jack’s group?
9) What was happening right before you all met the naval officer?
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