Historical context
What is World War II?
This global conflict inspired William Golding’s view of humanity’s inherent evil.
What is Piggy's archetype?
This fair-haired boy represents the archetype of the democratic leader.
What are Piggy’s glasses in the context of this chapter?
At the beginning of Chapter 11, Ralph and Piggy go to Castle Rock to get this back.
Who is hiding from the hunters?
At the start of Chapter 12, Ralph is doing this to stay alive.
Golding uses vivid sensory details to describe the island as a “scar” on the earth. This is an example of what literary device?
Imagery
What is the British Navy in Golding's life?
Golding served in this nation’s navy during the war.
What is Piggy's archetype?
This overweight, asthmatic boy serves as the archetype of the intellectual or “wise counselor.”
What is the conch in the context of chapter 11?
Piggy wants to use this object to show that they are still civilized.
What did Roger do to the littluns?
He destroyed their shelters and threatened them.
What does the conch symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
It is order, authority, or civilization
A metaphor
What is a nuclear or atomic war?
It is a military conflict or prepared political strategy that deploys nuclear weaponry
What is Simon archetype?
This character embodies the archetype of the spiritual prophet or Christ figure.
What is a boulder or rock?
This object ultimately causes Piggy’s death.
What is saving them?
The fire that is meant to kill Ralph ends up doing this instead. (A ship sees the smoke)
When Golding writes, “The boys were as fierce as wild animals,” he uses what device?
Simile
What is good or innocent in the context of the novel?
Golding wrote Lord of the Flies to show that humans are not naturally this.
What is Jack's archetype?
This boy represents the archetype of the savage or corrupt leader.
What is the end of order and civilization?
The destruction of the conch symbolizes this.
Who found Ralph?
A naval officer
When Golding describes the ocean as “crawling,” he’s using what device?
Personification
What is The Coral Island?
Golding’s novel can be seen as a response to this earlier optimistic adventure story by R.M. Ballantyne.
Who are Sam and Eric (Samneric)?
These two boys always stick together and help Ralph.
What is the triumph of savagery over civilization?
After Piggy’s death, Ralph is left completely isolated, symbolizing this theme.
Why was Ralph crying at the end of the novel?
He realized the loss of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the death of his friend Piggy
What is juxtaposition?
A literary device that places contrasting elements close together to highlight their differences or similarities
Golding contrasts the innocence of children with their capacity for violence, demonstrating this device.