Ralph uses this object to call assemblies. It is representative of order and democracy.
What is the conch shell?
100
Representative of peace and kindness.
Who is Simon?
100
Simon puts this thing to rest, demonstrating his peaceful nature, and ultimately relieving himself of any fears of the beastie.
What is the dead parachutist?
100
The author of the novel.
Who is William Golding?
200
Something that is seen, and appears to be real, but is not actually there.
What is a mirage?
200
Viewed as a hope for rescue. Some characters choose to use it for other reasons...
What is the signal fire?
200
The fair skinned boy who becomes leader. He represents civilization and order, but is impacted by many of the changes on the island.
Who is Ralph?
200
Jack and the hunters use this weapon to hunt the pig and Ralph.
What is stick sharpened at both ends?
200
The war that this book was written directly after to discuss.
What is WWII?
300
To cause someone to feel fear, shock or disgust.
What is appalled?
300
Broken, this object is representative of intelligence. Readers can find that the boys do not respect this item as much as they should, ultimately demonstrating their lack of intelligence and logic.
What is Piggy's spectacles?
300
Representative of logic and intelligence, he knows initially how to use the conch shell. He is disliked on the island and targeted by many.
Who is Piggy?
300
He dies from being smashed by a boulder.
Who is Piggy?
300
The article we read in class that discussed the evacuation of children from larger cities in England during the war.
What is The Bristol Evacuees?
400
Unspoken but understood.
What is tacit?
400
This can be used to hide/disguise one's self. Characters change their 'identity' with this.
What is face paint?
400
Leader of the chorus... becomes extremely savage by end of novel. He uses face paint to disguise himself literally and figuratively as he becomes an unexpected tyrant on island.
Who is Jack?
400
A clear example of this type of literary device is when Jack and hunters use the fire to hunt Ralph and ultimately this leads to their rescue.
What is situational irony?
400
Lord of the Flies is a clear example of this type of novel. It uses symbolism to discuss things both literally and figuratively.
What is an allegory?
500
Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct.
What is decorous?
500
This represents the boys' fear of what they are becoming- we as readers see that this is the fear of the unknown and the savagery that is taking over on the island.
What is the Beastie?
500
Representative of the power of propaganda- he helps to spread others' tyrannical views. He is the 'muscle' needed to manipulate and hurt others in society.
Who is Roger?
500
The type of pig the boys kill that demonstrates their ultimate demise and lack of logic.