Lord of the Flies
Who is the main character of the story?
Ralph
What two characters do we see first?
Ralph and Piggy
What is the meaning of the word "swathe"?
To envelope or cover
What is the conch is symbolic of?
Order
Leadership
Power
What technique is this:
"the sun in the west was a drop of burning gold"
Metaphor
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 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 is the meaning of the word "indignant"?
A feeling or anger
What does Piggy's character represent?
Logic
Reason
Intellect
What device is this:
"Acting like a pack of kids"
Simile
What color is the birthmark of the boy who goes missing?
Mulberry (Reddish purple)
What theme does Ralph represent in the novel?
Civilization / order
What is the meaning of the word "contemptuously" ?
A feeling of hatred or disdain
What does the signal fire represent?
Hope and rescue
What technique is this?
"Piggy glanced nervously into hell..."
Hyperbole
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.
True or false: Golding believes that it is human nature to be evil.
True
What is the meaning of the word "ebullience"?
A cheerful or upbeat attitude
What does the beastie represent?
The boys' fear and inner evil
What technique is this?:
"The sun only lay an inch or two above the sea"
Personification