LOTF Characters
Main protagonist, 12 years of age, attempted to start a civilization?
Who is Ralph?
Two boys meet and found a conch to call for the other.
When in Chapter 1?
Symbolized power, leadership and order?
What is the conch?
This part of Piggy's appearance is a key symbol and represents intelligence and civilization.
What are Piggy's glasses?
Jack's initial desire to kill a pig is driven by this emotion.
What is a need for power/control (or desire for dominance)?
Vulnerable boy who is also incredibly smart? Can be seen as Ralph's lieutenant, has many good ideas?
Who is Piggy?
Ralph, Jack, and Simon explore the island. Ralph calls to make a signal fire with Piggy's glasses. The fire was mismanaged and a little boy went missing.
This symbolizes the boys' hope for rescue.
What is the signal fire?
This location, discovered by Simon in the forest, symbolizes peace and tranquility, contrasting with the chaos on the island.
What is the secret glade?
Ralph's primary focus on the island is to maintain this, which reflects his hope for a structured society.
What is the signal fire?
Shy boy, considered the only naturally "good" character, was nice to everyone, helped work, motivated due to his connection with nature?
Who is Simon?
After failing to catch the wild pig in chapter 1, Jack is able to catch the pig in Chapter ___ ?
Where in Chapter 4?
This theme begins to emerge as the boys' behavior becomes increasingly wild and violent.
What is savagery?
This color, used by Jack’s tribe as face paint, symbolizes both danger and violence.
What is red?
Piggy is often ridiculed by the boys, but he continues to contribute ideas because he values this.
What is logic/rationality?
Cruel older boy who bullies the littluns by knocking down sandcastles, can be seen as Jack's "lieutenant".
Who is Roger?
The littluns are having nightmares, more boys start to believe there is a beast on the island with them, Ralph is feeling dirty and unkempt.
Where in Chapter 5?
This represents the boys' fear and is mistakenly believed to be a beast.
What is the dead parachutist?
Who is the littlun with the mulberry birthmark.
Despite fear, Simon ventures into the forest alone. His actions suggest he is motivated by this quality.
What is courage/ curiosity/ a connection to nature?
Crawls around the fire pretending to be the pig
Who is Maurice
Jack paints his face
Where in chapter 4?
This theme reflects the breakdown of society and the boys’ descent into chaos.
What is civilization vs. savagery?
What does monotony mean?
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
The boys' first successful pig hunt in Chapter 4 is a turning point that symbolizes this theme, as they revel in the violence and bloodshed.
What is the loss of innocence?