Symbols
Represents civilization and order?
The Conch
Explain how the setting often sets the mood?
Yes, the reader notices the setting is used to create a mood and direct the emotions of the characters in a particular situation.
Name the four main characters.
Ralph Piggy Jack Simon
Name an example of the Theme of the Beast in the last few chapters.
An example is when Jack's tribe chanted after killing a pig then killing simon
Microcosm of the world?
Island
When does this book take place?
The book takes place during World War II.
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.
Measurement of the boys' desire for rescue?
Fire
Where does the book take place?
The book's setting is on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean.
Who is constantly bullied throughout the story?
Piggy
Seeing all the characters and their different, ranging reactions, is an example of what theme?
Chaos, Society falling apart
Power of evil that exists within everyone?
The Beast
Why is the setting significant (The island)?
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 chaos is represented with _______?
Flies
Why are there no adults on the island?
There are no adults on the island because the plane only carried children and the pilot died.
Whose death started the rebellion?
Piggy's
What does the island lack and how is it resolved?
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. Try to develop rules, but don't last long
What theme does Simon's murder fall under?
Savage
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.