Show:

Plot
Setting / Context
Theme / Symbols
Quotes
Characters
100
Their plane, while evacuating, was crashed down by enemy plane during a war.
How did the boys end up in the deserted island?
100
Deserted island during World War II
Where and when is the story set in?
100
It represents civilization and leadership. Used to signal boys in the island.
What is conch shell?
100
This head is for the ___. It’s a gift
Who is the beast?
100
Initially cares for the scared children and is a reference to Christ on the island.
Who is Simon?
200
The dead parachuter who fell from the sky.
What is the identity of the beast whom the boys worshipped?
200
The war crashed down the plane and left the kids in the island. The victim of the war, dead parachuter, creates fear / religion among the kids.
How does the World War II impact the kids in the island?
200
It represents tool and knowledge. Used to create fire (also symbol of civilization).
What is the glasses?
200
Fear can't hurt you any more than a dream. There aren't any beasts to be afraid of on this island . . . Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies!
Who is Jack?
200
Represented by glasses. Assists Ralph with controlling through rules and efficiency.
Who is Piggy?
300
Jack pompously shows off his singing skills and takes pride as the leader of choir.
How does Jack appeal himself as the leader in the beginning?
300
His experience in the Royal Navy during WWII.
What experience of Golding allowed him to describe the human nature and impact of war so specifically?
300
Two forces that struggle (represented by Ralph vs. Jack)
What is civilization vs. violence/savagery?
300
Then, amid the roar of bees in the afternoon sunlight, ___ found for the fruit they could not reach, pulled off the choicest from up in the foliage, passed them back down to the endless, outstretched hands.
Who is Simon?
300
Epitome of violence. Not a leader, but enjoys murder and fear of others who do not obey and flatter him.
Who is Roger?
400
Jack's ruling area, where he demonstrates his violent dictatorship and power.
What is Castle Rock?
400
To demonstrate the true nature of humans and emphasize the need for education and civilization.
What is purpose of Golding?
400
A symbol whose meaning changes from hope / logic to violence and madness.
What is the fire?
400
What was the sensible thing to do? There was no Piggy to talk sense. There was no solemn assembly for debate nor dignity of the conch.
Who is Ralph?
400
Offered to the beast as a sacrifice and a gift.
What is Lord of the Flies (Pig head)?
500
The way in which Jack encourages craziness and celebration of success of hunt and violent achievements.
What is dancing and chanting?
500
One major event of WWII that Golding was inspired by.
What is D-Day invasion?
500
Represents growing desire for savagery and distance from civilization.
What is hair?
500
There isn't anyone to help you. Only me. And I'm the ____... Fancy thinking the ___ was something you could hunt and kill!... You knew, didn't you? I'm part of you? Close, close, close! I'm the reason why it's no go? Why things are the way they are?
Who is the Beast (Lord of the Flies)?
500
Twins powerful at first, but later manipulated and used by Jack for his greedy purpose.
Who are Sam & Eric?