Characters
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Ralph
What event causes the boys to be stranded on the island?
Plane Crash
What does the conch shell symbolize?
The conch shell symbolizes order, authority, and democratic power.
Disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately.
Malignant
Expressed or carried on without words or speech.
Tacit
Which character represents order in civilization?
Jack
What happens during the first meeting on the beach?
The boys decide to elect a leader and establish rules
What does the beast represent in the story?
Fear Savagery Primal Instinct
How does the theme of loss of innocence manifest in the story?
Feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior,
Contrite
What is the name of the boy who symbolizes savagery?
Roger
What is the first fight between Jack and Ralph about?
No one helping to build huts
How do piggies glasses serve as a symbol?
They represent knowledge, insight, and the power of science.
What is the theme of fear represent for the boys?
A countless or extremely great number of people or things.
Myraid
Who is elected as a leader of the boys?
Ralph
Who is the author of the book?
William Golding
A sudden, brief invasion or attack,
Incursion
How was the theme of power exploring the novel?
The conch doesn't count on top of the mountain
Jack
Describe the significance of piggy's glasses
They can start the fire
To decorate with strings of flowers, ribbons.
Festooned
Describe the significance of the fire as a symbol
The fire symbolizes hope for rescue and the connection to civilization.
Describe how the theme of human nature is depicted in the story
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Dubious