Vocabulary 4-6
A noun that means good or proper behavior.
What is decorum?
This major character is actually a combination of two young boys. They are often referred to as one person.
Who is Samneric?
This object symbolizes order and power.
The conch.
This person wrote the Lord of the Flies.
Who is Sir William Golding?
A story that is deeply symbolic in hopes of providing a clear message about something of larger significance.
What is allegory?
Words used in a magic spell.
These three boys are the first to scout out the rest of the island.
Who are Ralph, Jack, and Simon?
This object symbolizes the power of human ingenuity.
What are Piggy's glasses?
This historical event was a catalyst causing Golding to write this story.
What is WWII?
A smaller incident that points to a larger trend.
What is a microcosm?
A sudden invasion or attack.
What is an incursion?
Who is Piggy?
This character represents those wise individuals that are often cast off by the powerful.
Golding enlisted in this branch of the British Armed Services prior to WWII.
What is the British Royal Navy?
A recurring idea that comes up throughout a story.
What is a theme?
With the intent to cause a mutiny or rebellion.
What is mutinously?
This physical attribute helps the first victim of the beast stick out from the other littluns.
What is a large birthmark on his face?
This symbol serves a dual purpose representing both a connection to society and chaos.
What is fire?
What is Coral Island?
A type of story in which young or seemingly innocent characters are forced to come to terms with the real world.
What is Loss of Innocence?
An adjective that means endless.
What is interminable?
Although Roger is quiet and spends a lot of time alone, this character smashes sandcastles with him.
Who is Maurice?
This symbol serves a dual purpose which connects certain characters to either order or chaos.
What is physical appearance?
This was Sir William Golding's occupation prior to becoming a successful author.
What is a school teacher?
When two different literary elements contradict one another in order to more directly point out certain traits.
What is foil?