Characters
Who kills piggy?
Roger, the most savage of the boys, kills Piggy by throwing a boulder at him.
what did the island do to the boys
savages and scared
hope and rescue, as well as potential destruction and savagery
Fire
the novel suggests the defects of society can be traced back to the defects of what
human nature
Do the boys get rescued from the island?
Yes
Who warns Ralph that Jack and his tribe are going to hunt him
Samneric
according to the novel what is mans natural state
cruel and savage animalistic
Represents a powerful symbol representing civilization, order, and democratic authority
Conch
How does jack become leader and control the boys
scaring and manipulation
How did the boys end up in the island?
Their plane crashed and was dragged out to sea
What are Jack's motivations?
a desire for power, leadership, and the thrill of the hunt
How do the boys' experiences on the island transform their understanding of morality and civilization?
Represents the evil and fear of the island
The beast
How does Simon die?
Simon was crucified through a beating from the rest of the boys
when was the Lord of the flies was published
1954
A bigun who becomes one of Jack's key supporters accompanying him on the raids on Ralphs camp
maurice
How does isolation and the absence of rules affect human behavior?
lead to a descent into savagery and violence among the boys
what does piggy glasses symbolize in lord of the flies
rationality, intellect, and the potential for civilization
Why does Jack start his own tribe?
he is frustrated and resentful of being the elected leader of the group
Who was the most effective leader, Ralph or Jack?
Ralph
How do Ralph and Jack's different leadership styles affect the boys' society?
what does golding constantly compare the boys to and when
animals to illustrate their savage
What does the death of Simon signify?
What is Piggy's real name in Lord of the Flies?
It was never revealed
Represents the garden of Eden
Island