Plot Points
Who is first to become chief?
Ralph
Who is the protagonist?
Who is the antagonist?
Ralph, Jack
What does the conch symbolize?
Law and order
How is the theme of civilization vs. savagery represented in LOTF?
- Jack and Ralph's priorities
- Piggy's glasses being broken
- Letting the signal fire go out
What is the subject of a sentence?
The noun that performs an action.
Who is responsible for breaking Piggy's glasses?
Jack
What does Piggy represent?
Common sense/reason
What does the signal fire symbolize?
Hope of rescue
Give an example of good versus evil shown in LOTF.
- Any of the killings that occur/the reactions
- Ralph vs. Jack
- Roger harming others (littuns, Samneric, Piggy)
What is a verb of a sentence?
The action
How many fires occur on the island?
2
What does Simon represent?
Spirituality and religion
What do Piggy's glasses symbolize?
Civilization and truth
Give an example of the theme establishing law and order.
- Using the conch
- Creating roles
- Creating shelters and bathroom areas
How can you figure out if something is an independent clause?
1. Has a subject
2. Has a verb
3. Is a complete thought
What is the chant the boys say when they celebrate their kill?
"Kill the pig! Cut her throat! Spill her blood!"
Who is responsible for the rock that kills Piggy?
Roger
What does the beastie symbolize?
The evil within the boys
Give an example of the theme mob mentality.
- Group hunting
- Chanting
- Killing one another
How do you know if something is a dependent clause?
1. Has a subject
2. Has a verb
3. Not a complete thought
Who is the first to die on the island? (Hint: they are never found)
Maurice
Who was responsible for creating a list of everyone's names at the start of the book?
Piggy
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
Death, the devil, descending into savagery
Give an example of the theme loss of innocence.
- Boys learning to kill
- The boys being stranded
- Not having adults to lead them
What is a prepositional phrase?
A phrase that modifies a noun or action.