Plot
What is the climax of the story?
The two groups split up; Simon is killed
Where does the play take place?
On a tropical island.
Name four of the main characters.
Ralph Piggy Jack Simon
Name an example of savagery that we talked about.
*When Jack's tribe chanted after killing a pig.
*When Jack's tribe blooded themselves after killing a pig.
*(Teacher discretion)
What circumstances have brought the kids to the island?
A plane crash
How did the boys end up on the island?
A plane crash
When does this play take place?
The play takes place during the Cold War.
What boy emerged as a leader at the beginning of the story?
Ralph
What was considered unimportant that actually saved the boys at the end?
The fire
Of what use is the conch shell?
The conch shell is used to call and get the attention of all of the boys.
Who rescued the boys in the end?
A Navy officer
Where are the boys from?
Various private schools in England.
Who is constantly bullied throughout the story?
Piggy
Seeing all the characters and their different reactions to different situations, is an example of what theme? (consider Piggy's reaction compared to Jack's to being stranded on the island)
Human Instinct
What does the conch shell symbolize?
Order, Society, Civilization
What event impacted the kids the most?
The deaths of their friends
Why is the setting significant?
The setting is significant because the isolation forms a civilization and community, where someone must be a leader.
Who was the cruelest boy in the story that brutally murdered Piggy?
Roger
What theme is characterized by a thirst for blood?
Savagery
Why are there no adults on the island?
There are no adults on the island because they all died in the plane crash.
Whose death was harder for Ralph to handle?
Piggy's
What does the island lack that causes all of the problems the boys ultimately face?
The island lacks a society and the societal laws and rules, which allows for the boys to run wild and show their true, ugly, inner selves.
Whose responsibility is it to maintain the first signal fire?
Sam & Eric
What theme is represented when Jack and Ralph argue and fight?
The thirst for power can turn allies into enemies.
Who becomes the first leader on the island? Why?
Ralph was the first leader on the island because he blew the conch and gathered everyone. The children respected him because of this event.