Who said What?
Plot Events
Themes
Symbols
Character Archetypes
100

"We did everything adults would do. What went wrong"

Piggy

100

How did Simon die?

Got murdered after trying to tell the boys the beast was a dead parachutist. 

100
How does LoTF explore the themes of civilization and savagery?

Ralph's efforts to maintain order while Jack's violent acts.

100
What does the Conch symbolize?

Order, authority, power

100

What does Ralph's archetype represent?

Hero, leader, order


200

"The conch is gone—"

Piggy

200

What event causes Ralph and Jack’s relationship to break?

When Jack decided to lead his own group and reject Ralph's authority.

200

How does the theme of fear affect the boys?

makes them think irrationally, makes them abandon reasoning, and leads to violent acts.

200

What does the fire represent?


Hope, chaos

200

What does Jack's archetype represent?

Protagonist, chaos, evil


300

"What’s the matter? Don’t you want to be rescued?"

Ralph

300

Who first finds the beast?


Samneric

300

How does the theme of survival impact the boys?

making them prioritize their immediate needs first over their morality.
300

What does the beast represent?

Fear and savagery inside the boys

300

What does Piggy's archetype represent?

Reasoning, intellectual, outcast 

400

"I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you."


Ralph

400

What event lead to Piggy's death and what does it symbolize?

Roger pushes a heavy boulder, hitting Piggy and pushing him off the ledge. 


Represents the complete breakdown of society and order on the island. 

400

How does LoTF explore the theme of fear as a tool for control?

When Jack uses it to gain followers due to the fear of the beast


400

What do the butterflies represent?

Innocence, beauty, life

400

What does Simon's archetype represent?

Innocent, intelligent, spirituality

500

"The beast is a thing we fear. Sometimes it’s a dream."


Simon

500

What is the significance of the boys' first fire? How does it impact the plot?


The fire symbolizes hope and rescue. However, it also represents chaos as it burns uncontrollably. 
500

How does the theme of anonymity explored?

When Jack changes after painting his face, when the boys are in a group they stop thinking as individuals.

500

What does the "Lord of the Flies" symbolize?

Pig's head on a stick, represents chaos, evil, savagery.

500

What does Roger's archetype represent?

Evil, darkness, dark side

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