Lord of the Flies

Symbolism

100

This is what the boys call, "The Lord of the Flies"

a pigs head that has been put on a stick

200

This is a symbol of authority for the boys

the conch shell 

300

When Jack slashes the green buds, it symbolizes this type of personality trait 

violence/savagery 

400

This is what Simon means when he says the "beast" is inside them

humans have a dark side; are capable of doing horrible things. 

500

This character represents saintliness/holiness

Simon

Plot Lines

100

This happens to Simon when he returns to the group

They kill him 

200

This is how Jack's personality develops during his stay on the island

he becomes more and more primitive/animalistic while on the island

300

This is how & why the boys make fire

To be rescued; they use Piggy's glasses

400

This happens to the bodies of Simon, Piggy, & the parachutists

They're swept to sea by high winds and tides

500

This is the first character to die (or be assumed dead) in the book

the little boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark

Plot Lines #2

100

This is how Ralph is saved at the end

A naval officer finds him and he is rescued with everyone else

200

This causes the boys to neglect the fire

They're more savage and are only concerned with hunting at this point

300

This is Jack's plan for Ralph at the end

hunt him like a pig and kill him 

400

This is how Jack overthrows Ralph's authority 

Says "I'm not playing anymore", leaves, and invites the others to join him. 

500

This is the chant that the boys use during the hunts (must be all three parts): 

Kill the beast, cut her throat, spill the blood

Characters

100

This character is the smartest, but is treated the worst

Piggy

200

This is why Jack paints his face

to use it as a mask to become more savage

300

When Jack originally hesitates to kill the pig, this shows... 

he was secretly scared and unable to do it (was not evil/savage yet) 

400

This is why Roger throws stones near Henry, but not directly at him

The rules of civilization/society are still in place for him

500

"There was a stillness about him as he sat that marked him out: there was his size & attractive appearance..."

This describes-

Ralph

Extra Non-Book Trivia

100

This person wrote the Star Spangled Banner 

Francis Scott Key

200

This is the Italian town that Romeo & Juliet takes place in 

Verona

300

This NBA team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden 

New York Knicks

400

This fast food chain once used the slogan, "Think outside the bun" 

Taco Bell 

500

This Canadian hockey player is considered to be the greatest of all time (hint: his name is in this room!)

Wayne Gretzky