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Characters
Leadership
Symbolism
Conflict
The Beast
100
The two boys who, after spending some time on the island, cease to be thought of individually, but rather take on the identity of a single person.
Who are Sam and Eric?
100
The elected leader on the island.
Who is Ralph?
100
What is the conch shell symbolic of? How is the conch breaking symbolic of the tribe’s loss of civilization?
The conch is used as a symbol of order and civilization. The boys use the conch at meetings to speak their concerns. The person holding the conch gets the command of the group. When the conch breaks, it symbolizes the complete downfall of civilized behavior.
100
Why do the boys tease Piggy? EXPLAIN!
He is an easy target - was teased in school for being fat, asthmatic and wearing glasses. He is not physically strong, even though he is mentally strong. Piggy represents the idea of survival of the fittest.
100
Who is the first boy to mention a "beastie?"
The boy with the mulberry birthmark.
200
The foil characters in LOTF.
Who are Jack and Ralph? Throughout the novel, Jack tries to prevent Ralph’s goal of rescue and survival. Jack’s focus is on the hunt and savagery, while Ralph desires to get the boys off of the island and keep them safe in the process.
200
How does Jack become the chief?
Jack is initially elected the leader of the choir boys/hunters. Later in the story, Jack appoints himself the leader of the entire tribe.
200
*double jeopardy* - How does Piggy represent logic and order? (2 examples)
1. He is the one who suggests to Ralph to call an assembly to gather the boys together. 2. Piggy suggests that they use the conch to establish order amongst the group. 3. He helps the boys to see clearly; his thoughts are mature and connect the tribe to civilization- the outside world/adults.
200
200
Which character is the first to come to a bit of an understanding as to what the "beast" really is?
Simon
300
Who is Roger?
He has a natural tendency towards evil. He kicks sand in the littluns eyes when he destroys their sand castles. He single-handedly kills Piggy.
300
What are the benefits to being a part of Ralph's or Jack’s tribe?
-Ralph- shelter, peace, and the chance of rescue. -Jack- safety, food, fun.
300
What does the passing ship represent?
Failure; loss of hope; irresponsible behavior; civilization fading.
300
*double jeopardy* Why is Simon killed?
Simon is killed because he is physically weak but philosophically strong. He provides opposition to the evil in Jack.
300
What do Samneric see that they believe is the beast?
Dead pilot
400
Who is the boy with the mulberry birthmark?
He dies in the first fire.
400
What was Jack leader of before coming to the island?
What is the choir?
400
What does the scar in the jungle represent?
What is the destruction of mankind's beauty and good?
400
How does Jack plan to gain ultimate power?
Kill off those who oppose him/are weak - Simon, Piggy, (attempts to kill) Ralph.
400
What is the physical representation of the beast? This is not the "thing" that the boys SEE, which they believe is the beast. This question refers to the actual, physical, thing that speaks for the beast.
The Lord of the Flies - pig's head on a stick
500
How are Jack and Ralph’s leadership values different?
-Ralph’s focus is on establishing rules and order- building shelters and keeping the signal fire going. -Jack’s focus in on the hunt and having fun. He does not want to maintain order, rather he naturally falls into the role of a savage hunter.
500
*double jeopardy* - How do each of the boys prove to be ineffective leaders? (2 examples each)
Ralph- He doesn’t have a strong leadership mentality- he gets his ideas from Piggy, the boys do not respect him. Jack- Uses force to lead, and he doesn’t allow others to have a say.
500
**Triple Jeopardy** What does the lord of the flies represent? EXPLAIN!
1.The lord of the flies represents the devil and the evil that exists in humanity.
500
Why does Ralph weep at the end of the novel?
For the loss of innocence; the evil in mankind.
500
What happens to the dead pilot?
Simon frees him and he is carried out to sea.