ELA Specific
Characterization
Words to describe a character's personality
Setting of the novel
Deserted island
Piggy
Roger
What is the symbolic meaning of the island burning?
Total chaos and destruction
Conflict
the problem of the story
Major conflict
being stranded on the island
Described as savage & insensitive
Jack
What happens to SamNEric?
Jack instructs his group to hold them hostage
How does the behavior of the boys change after Simon's death?
The boys become increasingly more violent and savage
Resolution
the ending of a story
How did the boys end up on the island?
plane crash
Described as introverted & wise.
Simon
Who is responsible for Simon's death?
everyone
What does Jack's character represent?
Evil in human nature
Central Idea
The implied message of a novel
Where are the boys originally from?
Britain
Described as cruel.
What is Simon's death an example of?
Dramatic Irony
what does Ralph's character represent?
goodness in human nature
Symbolic Characters
These characters represent abstract concepts or themes
Which characters have the biggest conflict?
Ralph and Jack
Described as rational & focused.
Ralph
A naval officer rescues the boys
The boys' ritualistic killing of Simon is an example of which recurring topic in the novel?
civilization vs. savagery