Symbols
This symbolizes civilization and order
What is the conch?
This character is first referred to as 'the fair boy' and his main priorities are to keep the fire going and to be rescued.
Who is Ralph?
If this theme were two characters, it would be Ralph vs. Jack
What is civilization vs. savagery?
Why were the boys on a plane to begin with?
What is to be evacuated due to the war?
How do the boys end up on the island?
What is their airplane was shot down while they were being evacuated due to war?
This represents the power of evil which exists within every human being.
What is the beast?
This character is first referred to as 'the fat boy' and is seen as incapable but intelligent.
Who is Piggy?
This theme is common with all of the boys when the beastie is first mentioned.
What is fear?
The choir boys are given the role of...
What are hunters?
This is the hunters chant.
What is kill the pig, cut her throat, spill her blood?
This is a representation of the power of science and intellectualism in society.
What are Piggy's glasses?
This character faints at the very beginning of the novel. He is also helpful, shy, and smart. He goes to warn the other, but it does not end well for him.
Who is Simon?
This theme was originally given to Ralph, then Jack began striving for it.
What is power and leadership?
Why does Jack decide to put the pig's head on a stick?
What is to please the beastie?
Jack's tribe steals this when they invade the beach.
What is Piggy's glasses?
This is a measurement of he boys' desire to be rescued.
What is the signal fire?
This character can sing C-sharp. His priorities are to hunt for pigs.
Who is Jack?
This theme is the only thing standing between civilization and chaos on the island.
What is rules and order?
Who pushes the rock that kills Piggy?
Who is Roger?
This is how the Navy ended up finding the island.
What is they saw the smoke from the fire?
This represents the potential for evil within Simon. It also has a biblical parallel which this represents the devil.
What is the Lord of the Flies?
This is the first character to die in the book.
Who is the boy with the mulberry birthmark?
The stranded boys start the novel as schoolboys but turn into savages and some of them murderers.
What is loss of innocence?
What year was LOTF published?
What is 1954?
The naval officer has this reaction when Ralph begins to cry.
What is he is embarrassed and turns away?