Symbols
What do Piggy's glasses represent?
Knowledge, civilization and Logic.
What theme was demonstrated when the boys attacked and killed Simone?
Mob mentality and the potential for human cruelty
Who wrote LOTF?
William Golding
What does Ralph look like?
Tanned skinned, skinny, tall, blue eyes, blond hair
What type of leader is Ralph?
Calm, orderly, civilized and nurturing
What does the Beast represent within the boys?
The underlying savagery that lives within each boy
When the fire spreads what does this represent?
Loss of innocence and the collapse of civilization
What year was the book published?
September 17th, 1954
What is Piggy's real name?
It was never revealed you fools❤️
What type of leader is Jack?
Forceful, inconsiderate, savage, violent/harsh
What does the ocean represent?
The isolation and separation from society
What does the island represent and tell us about our world today?
The island and the horrific events that occur on it represent the destructive nature of human beings. It demonstrates the theme “Good vs Evil” and how they clash with each other to create horrific end results.
Over what years did the Author write LOTF?
1945 - 1954
Did Jack believe that they killed the beast, when in actuality they killed Simone?
Jack convinces the boys (and arguably himself) that it was the beast they killed to justify the murder
What chapter(s) did the mulberry boy disappear?
Over chapters 2 & 3
What does the Scar represent?
Unnecessary mass destruction by humans, to a naturally beautiful place
What are the main themes present in LOTF?
The tensions between man's urge for savagery and the controlling nature of civilization, and secondly, the loss of innocence
Why did the Author write LOTF?
His time spent in the War, and later working with young boys
Why did Roger kill Piggy?
Roger is showing his cruel tendencies
Who is the Lord of the Flies?
The pig head that attracts a swarm of buzzing flies?
Why does Ralph not put on face paint?
To show how he won't let the savagery take over him, like it did the others
Why did Jack become obsessed with killing the pig? What does that tell us about him now?
Jack is obsessed with killing the pig for reasons of political power, and for personal validation
It shows how he is becoming more savage and is losing all of his civilization
How many times was LOTF rejected before being published?
21 rejections
What is the theme question in LOTF?
Are humans naturally good, or naturally evil?
What did Simone go to tell the other boys?
He went to tell the boys about the truth regarding the Beast who they think is real?