Lord of the Flies
They were shot down.
What theme does Ralph represent in the novel?
Civilization / order
What two characters do we see first?
Ralph and Piggy
What is the conch is symbolic of?
Order
Leadership
Power
What War did Golding experience first hand?
WWII
Where did Simon disappear to in "huts on the beach?"
His own hideout in the woods.
What do the boys cling to when they first arrive on the island?
The rules and order from their old life
What do the boys use the conch for?
They use the conch to call meetings and to decide who is talking. It is a way to maintain order.
What does Piggy's character represent?
Logic
Reason
Intellect
What saying was used to convey that the British Empire spanned the Globe?
The sun never sets on the British Empire.
What ailment does Piggy have?
Asthma
How does Jack first react to rules on the island?
He says they need rules as they're "not savages". He also looks forward to punishing anyone who breaks the rules.
What happens when the boys first build a fire?
They get carried away and it gets out of control. It burns up loads of firewood and kills a littlun.
What does the mask represent?
The loss of humanity, freedom from civilization's restrictions
The invisible separation between the countries in Europe under the sphere of the Soviet Union and the countries considered to be the West.
What color is the birthmark of the boy who goes missing?
Mulberry (Reddish purple)
True or false: Golding believes that it is human nature to be evil.
True
Roger throws stones at a little boy on the beach, but what prevents him from directly injuring this boy?
He is still holding onto civilization and rules
What does the signal fire represent?
Hope and rescue
What weapon does the book say was used against England?
Atom Bomb
What character seems a bit like an outsider throughout the novel?
Simon
What physical change do Jack and his hunters go through that represents their savagery?
Jack and the boys in his group wear clay face paint.
What does Simon mean he says "what I mean is...maybe it's only us."
He is suggesting that the beast is themselves - he realizes that everybody has fear and evil inside them.
What does the beastie represent?
The boys' fear and inner evil
The students say that the English are the best at everything. This is an example of what?
Anglocentrism.