Characters
Who is the elected Leader of the boys?
Ralph
What does the conch shell symbolize?
Democracy
Why are the boys stranded on the island?
Their plane crashed during an evacuation in a war
“Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's only us.” Who says this?
Simon
Which character is symbolic of intelligence and reason?
Piggy
What does the “Lord of the Flies” (pig’s head) symbolize?
The Devil/Evil within humanity
What happens to the boy with the birthmark?
He dies in the fire
“The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments.” What does this signify?
The destruction of order and civilization
Which two characters are often seen as one entity and eventually betray Ralph?
Samneric
What does the signal fire represent?
Hope of Rescue & a connection to civiliization
How does Piggy die? AND who kills him?
Roger pushes a boulder that kills him
“Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!” What does this quote reflect about the boys?
Their descent into savagery/mob mentality/dehumanization
Who becomes obsessed with hunting and descends into savagery?
Jack
What argument is Golding making through the boys’ descent into savagery?
Mankind is inheritantly evil
What is the significance of the naval officer at the end?
He symbolizes the return to civilization and adult authority
"We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything." What Literary Device does this quote reflect given the entire context of the book?
Irony
Which character is seen as a Christ-like figure and dies after discovering the truth about the beast?
Simon
What does the beast actually represent?
The fear/savagery/evil within the boys
Why does Jack’s tribe place the pig’s head on a stick?
As an offering to the beast
“Ralph wept for the end of innocence…” What layered meanings are embedded in this line?
Both a personal and universal mourning for realizing how deep their evil tendencies went