characters

Question 1

Ralph

Answer 1

Represents order, civilisation and democracy, linked to the conch. Ralph’s leadership is fragile and disintegrates over the course of the novel. He shows that everyone can lose their civilised nature.

Question 2

piggy

Answer 2

Represents the scientific and rational side of humanity. He represents intelligence and logic. Physically he does not fit in and is often treated like an outsider and bullied by the other boys. He is a victim.

Question 3

simon

Answer 3

Represents the innate, spiritual human goodness that is deeply connected with nature and, in its own way, as primal as Jack’s evil. He can be seen as a Christ- like figure. He is kind, likes solitude yet suffers from hallucinations.

Question 4

jack

Answer 4

Represents the instinct of savagery, violence, and the desire for power—in short, the antithesis or foil to Ralph. He is strong-willed and power-hungry from the very start of the novel.

Jack represents evil and violence, the dark side of human nature.

Question 5

roger

Answer 5

represents inherent evil. Free of the constraints of civilisation, he eventually becomes a sadistic and brutal figure with his violence escalating quickly.

Question 6

Sam n Eric

Answer 6

Represent loss of identity as the lose their individual identities as the novel progresses.

Question 7

The littluns

Answer 7

Mostly anonymous throughout the novel they represent a move away from civilised behaviour towards tribalism