Themes
Does Golding affirm that humans have inherent good or evil?
The recurring image that represents order and authority (Democratic).
The conch
In chapter five, Ralph addresses the following grievances: the lack of water in coconut shells, the poor shelters, the failed building of a raft, improper bathroom use, the fire going out,
The failed building of a raft
Deep respect for someone or something
Reverence
To take pleasure in something; give in to desire
Indulged
The primary theme demonstrated between the breaking of Jack's Hunters vs Ralph's group
The recurring image that represents hope, rescue, and also destruction
The fire
At the beginning of chapter six, a dead, parachuting pilot falls onto the island of the boys where it is promptly founder by Maurice and Roger and mistaken as the Beast.
Maurice and Roger (It's Sam n' Eric)
A loud and confusing noise, especially of people shouting
Clamor
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Daunting
What is the theme that Golding relates that loses the vital essence of childhood
Loss of Innocence
The recurring image that represents intelligence and technology
Piggy's glasses (Specs)
In chapter 6, as the boys go up the mountain to check it out for the beast and relight the fire, they get distracted by the finding of the purple bastion and rolling rocks into the sea.
Purple (It is a pink bastion).
Powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Vivid
Tending to believe the worst in; skeptical
Cynicism
Which theme is revealed in the treatment of Piggy throughout the novel?
The evils of dehumanizing Others (Treatment of outsiders).
The recurring figure that causes fear to everyone on the island
The Beast (Lord of the Flies).
It is not Roger. (It's Jack who goes off alone).
The state or quality of being serious
Solemnity
Unidentifiable or unknown
Anonymous
What is the name of the theme that demonstrates community over the individual?
The dangers of mob mentality
The recurring feature that demonstrates the boys descent into savagery
The weather/state of the Island
In chapter 8, Simon retreats to his secret place one more time where he meets the intrusion of the Lord of the Flies (The pig's head on a stick). Once there, the internal evil manifests magically in order to speak and taunt Simon.
There is no magic. (It is a symbolic hallucination).
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
Interminable
Very eccentric, foolish, or irrational
Batty