Background
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
William Golding.
What sickness does Piggy have?
Asthma
What does the conch shell symbolize in the first few chapters?
The conch shell symbolizes order and authority, used to call meetings and grant speaking rights.
What prize did the author receive?
Nobel Prize in Literature.
What are the younger boys that are around 6 and below called?
Littluns
What does the fire symbolize in the story?
The signal fire symbolizes hope and the boys desire to be rescued.
How did the boys end up on the island?
Their plane crashed.
Why was Ralph so upset when the fire went out?
A boat passed by
What does the “beast” represent in the story?
The beast symbolizes the boy's fear and their scary feelings inside them.
What inspired William Golding to write Lord of the Flies?
The violence he encountered in the Navy and the time his class of boys broke out in chaos.
Who came up with the idea of using face paint and masks for hunting?
Jack
How does Piggy’s glasses represent knowledge?
Piggy’s glasses symbolize smart thinking, and are important for starting the fire.
What topics is William Golding best known for?
The struggle and balance between good and bad.
Who kicks over the littluns sandcastles, and kicks sand into Pervical’s eyes?
Roger and Maurice
What does the scar symbolize in the novel?
The scar symbolizes the damage caused by the crash and how the boys change the peaceful place they landed on.