Plot
Where were the boys going before the plane crashed?
Back home from boarding school; they are going to England.
Which characters played around instead of helping the rest of the tribe/group?
The littluns
Which theme was shown when Jack and his tribe go after Ralph?
When there is a lack of civilization, savagery evolves.
What does the conch symbolize AFTER Piggy’s death?(HINT: after it broke)
After Piggy’s death, the conch symbolizes ultimate savergy; at this point the boys have lost all sense of civilization.
What is the other name of the parachutist?
The parachutist was also known as the beast.
Which character died first on the island?
"Hint Not Simon"
The pilot died first on the island.
What theme do Sam and Eric display when they join Jack’s tribe?
Sam and Eric display the loss of innocence.
What is the symbolism behind Simon's death?
Simon’s death symbolizes the fate of prophets that bring unwanted truths.
Who was the leader of the group towards the END of the novel?
Jack was the leader of the group towards the end of the novel.
Which character did Jack tie up and beat?
Wilfred
What theme does Jack display when he overthrows Ralph leadership?
Jack displays power and control.
What is the symbolism behind the blood painted on the boys faces in Jack’s tribe?
The blood painted on the boys symbolizes the nature taking over them; it symbolizes the predatory instincts that are evolving within them the longer they stay in the jungle.
What object was used to start the fires?
Piggy’s specs/glasses were used to start all the fires.
Which character killed with the intention to kill someone?
Roger; he intended to kill Piggy on purpose
What theme do the boys display when they decide to abandon Ralph by joining Jack’s tribe?
They display the power of fear when they decide to join Jack’s tribe.
Towards the end of novel there are two separate tribes; what do these two tribe symbolize?
The two separate tribes represents the struggle between keeping civilization and falling into savagery.
Who wanted to build shelters and start a signal fire instead of hunt?
Ralph and Piggy wanted to build shelters and start a signal fire instead of hunt.
Who first encounters the “Beast”?
Sam and Eric are first to encounter the beast.
What theme is portrayed through Piggy’s death?
The theme portrayed through Piggy’s death is that in nature wisdom and strength are not equivalent.
In the novel a fight between both tribes occurs when Jack’s tribe comes to steal Piggy’s specs. What does this fight symbolize?
The fight between the two tribes symbolizes war between civilization and savagery. It symbolizes that in wild savagery will always win.