Symbolism
This object symbolizes authority, rules, and order.
What is a conch?
Ralph's actions in the first few chapters of the book demonstrate he is concerned about ___. A. rescue and shelter B. rescue and hunting C. hunting and shelter D. food and shelter
What is rescue and shelter?
What does a littleun think he has seen in the forest?
What is a snake-thing or beastie?
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
Who is William Golding?
"We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything." 1) Who is the speaker? 2) What is the quote's significance?
1) Jack 2) They boys want civilization.
DAILY DOUBLE! This symbolizes the ability to see/understand clearly. It is also humankind’s use of technology to improve life.
What are spectacles (or glasses)?
How has Jack's personality developed during his stay on the island? A. Jack is developing into a mystic and poet. B. Jack is becoming withdrawn and fearful. C. Jack is degenerating from a civilized boy to a primitive, near animal level. D. Jack is emerging as a clear-headed, well-organized thinker, and a natural leader.
What is degenerating from a civilized boy to a primitive, near animal level?
Ralph says of Simon, "He's queer. He's funny." What kind of a boy is Simon? A. Simon is a natural comic. He has an unfailing sense of humor. B. Simon is a loyal and helpful worker. He likes to be alone to think. C. Simon is becoming more and more violent. He is losing his sense of civilization. D. Simon is fearful and belligerent. The other boys don't want to be around him.
What is a loyal and helpful worker?
This character is sadistic (loves to cause pain physically and mentally).
Who is Roger?
Daily Double! “Not that there’s anything wrong with drinking from the river. I mean I’d sooner have water from that place – you know, the pool where the waterfall is – than out of an old coconut shell. Only we said we’d have the water brought. And now not. There were only two full shells there this afternoon.” 1) Who is the speaker? 2) What is the quote's significance?
1) Ralph 2) The boys are not following the rules that they set in place. Civilization is starting to fade away.
This symbolizes a connection to human civilization and hope for rescue.
What is fire?
What bloodthirsty chant has become part of their hunting ritual?
What is "kill the pig, cut her throat, spill the blood"?
How does the author show us that Ralph is finally beginning to face the realities of their existence and desperately wants to bring civilization back?
What are bathing and cutting hair?
DAILY DOUBLE! This is a symbol of the evil in the boys; it is also the sacrifice/offering meant to calm the beast.
What is a pig's head on a stick?
"I don't care what [you] call me so long as . . . [it's not] what they used to call me in school . . . " 1) Who is the speaker? 2) What is going on in the story at this point in time? 3) What is the quote's significance?
1) Piggy 2) It's at the beginning when the plane crashed. 3) This begins the taunting of Piggy
This symbolizes the destruction of paradise on the island. (Hint: Discussed in the first few chapters)
What is the scar?
What is Simon saying when he thinks the "beast" may be inside the boys themselves? A. They have eaten some poisoned meat. B. None of them are really human. C. The dark side of the human personality can destroy mankind. D. It is all in their imaginations.
What is the dark side of the human personality?
DAILY DOUBLE! Towards the end of the novel, how does Ralph react when a boar comes charging down the path?
What is excited?
The “beastie” snake-thing mentioned in Chapter 2 most likely symbolizes A. evil within human nature B. the order of civilization within a chaotic society C. evil in the character Simon D. fear of the unknown
What is fear of the unknown?
“I hit him all right. The spear struck in. I wounded him!" 1) Who is the speaker? 2) What is going on in the story at this point in time? 3) What is the quote's significance?
1) Ralph 2) He just killed a pig 3) This shows that Ralph's character is beginning to change. He is becoming more "evil" inside.
This symbolizes the unconscious, as well as the thoughts and desires deep within someone.
What is the ocean?
What does Simon find when he finally reaches the "beast"?
What is a dead pilot hanging from a parachute?
What is the meaning of the Lord of the Flies' message to Simon? A. Evil is a trait inside of man. B. Dreams can be more powerful than reality. C. It is unhealthy to eat uncooked meat. D. If they ignore the beast it will go away.
What is A. Evil is a trait inside of man?
After Maurice and Roger destroy the littluns' sand castles, Roger stalks the young boy named Henry. When he begins to throw stones, why does Roger just throw near Henry instead of directly at him?
What is civilization?
"Maybe there is a beast....maybe it's only us." Who is the speaker?
Who is Simon?