Fig. Lang. in LOTF
The boys refer to books like Coral Island and Treasure Island when discussing their situation.
What is ALLUSION?
He's a skinny, vivid boy that helps others and is a good guy.
Who is SIMON?
When Jack bullies Piggy and won't share meat, Ralph is silent, but stirs uneasily and feels this.
What is SHAME?
The glass was OPAQUE, and we could not see their face.
What is NO LIGHT PASSING THROUGH
Symbolizing rules and order, the boys must hold this to speak to the group
What is THE CONCH?
The "unfriendly side of the mountain"
What is PERSONIFICATION?
His dad is a naval officer.
Who is RALPH?
Simon feels this way for the littluns and picks fruit for them because they can't reach it.
What is COMPASSION?
Jack finally agrees to help Ralph in a BEGRUDGING manner because he doesn't really want to.
What is RESENTFUL?
This idea or thing represents that the boys biggest enemy is actually the savagery in them.
What is the BEAST?
"You got yourself a small fire there" (when the fire was out of control)
What is VERBAL IRONY?
Representing one character, these two do everything together.
Who are SAMNERIC?
The boys' first reaction to the out-of-control fire shows they value excitement more than this.
Whatis CAUTION?
The weather was INCLEMENT and people were very uncomfortable.
What is HARSH?
This symbolizes the destructive force of mankind.
What is the SCAR?
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What is an ALLEGORY?
This group of young boys are pretty much left on their own.
Who are the LITTLUNS?
In chapter 4, Jack paints his face, showing he feels this way about civilization and rules.
He REJECTS them
The boy with the birthmark on his face had SUCCUMBED to the fire.
What is DIED?
This item represents intelligence and the way we use technology or items to improve our lifestyle.
What are GLASSES?
At the end of chapter two, we read "and the drum roll continued..." signifying it might get worse.
What is FORESHADOWING?
This mean, furtive boy destroys sandcastles and throws rocks at others.
Who is ROGER?
Ralph notices nobody wants to help, and it is making him feel this sad way.
What is DISAPPOINTED and DISILLUSIONED?
Beneath the CAPERING boys, the fire was burning out of control a quarter mile away.
What is PLAYFUL?
It represents their hope for rescue, but also could be destructive.
What is FIRE?