Theme
How does the theme of leadership change?
Battle between Jack and Ralph / less dependent on the conch
Character in the novel that represents leadership and order
Ralph
What is Simon's sanctuary like?
Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful (etc.)
What does the Lord of the Flies physically manifest as in the novel?
A speared pig head
Considering the biblical undertones of the novel, what do the creepers likely resemble?
Snakes - reference to the Garden of Eden
What do the two groups of boys represent?
Savagery and Civilization
When does Ralph's moral compass change and how?
What is Simon's Sanctuary an allegory for?
The beauty of nature and what it can provide for creatures
What symbol begins to slowly loose it's purpose due to Jack?
The conch
What is the difference between Symbolism and Allegory?
Allegory= Overall novel has deep messaging that teaches a lesson - all aspects of the novel have deeper meaning (character, setting, events)
Symbolism= singular objects that represent an idea or concept - smaller scale, usually simpler ideas than allegory
The introduction of "The Lord of the Flies" introduces what theme?
Good vs. Evil
Character in the novel that represents logic as well as weakness
Piggy
The island is an allegory for this location in the bible
The Garden of Eden
What state is the fire in chapter 8 and what does that say about the group's chance at survival?
The fire is going and the smoke is strong symbolizing their progress towards being civilized/being rescued
What book in the bible is Lord of the Flies inspired by?
Genesis
Which event best shows the shift from fear of an external monster to fear rooted in the boys themselves?
The killing of the sow during Jack’s hunt
Character in the novel that represents the goodness that can sometimes be found within humanity
Simon
When Piggy argues that the beast may not be real, his stance allegorically represents what?
The use of logic amid panic and confusion
Symbol of evil that attempts to corrupt Simon
Lord of the Flies
Beelzebub
What theme is being developed after Simon's unconsciousness after facing "The Lord of the Flies"?
Humanity's innate desire to do good vs. the allure of falling into evil
What are the hunters slowly starting to look like/symbolize
followers of evil/demons
Which choice best explains the overall allegorical message that emerges in Chapters 6–8?
Under stress, the veneer of civilization can quickly erode, revealing cruelty and violence rooted in human nature.
What other symbol of evil is present in Simon's sanctuary?
Creepers (vines) (represent impending evil)
Famous rock song that mentions the biblical name of The Lord of the Flies
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen