English Lord Of The Flies Flashcards
What psyche is Piggy?
Superego
Who does Piggy represent?
Disadvantaged - women, lower-class, disabled
How is Piggy presented?
Presented as intelligent
How is Piggy treated?
Verbally and Physically abused ( Isn’t given a real name )
How is Piggy described after death?
“twitching like a pig”
How does Piggy / Simon show the dominance of Evil?
Piggy / Simon die whilst Jack and Roger live
How is Piggy useful to the group?
Glasses start the fire, he’s much more intelligent than the others, often overlooked.
What psyche is Jack?
Id
Who does Jack represent?
Hitler + Upper Class - Enitled
What is Jack’s political system’s beliefs?
Dictatorship
How is Jack portrayed?
Violent, entitled, arrogant
What does Jack do?
Creates the hunters ( Hunting and killing pigs )
What does Jack show?
Mankinds essential illness + Clearest descent into savagery
What is Ralph’s psyche?
Ego - Balance
What does Ralph represent?
Middle Class, Soldiers - ( like Golding )
What is Ralph’s political system belief?
Democracy
What does Ralph want to do?
Be Rescued
What psyche is Simon?
N/A
Who does Simon represent?
Jesus Christ
What are Simon’s beliefs?
Religion / Spiritual
How is Simon different?
Much more caring + kind ( for everyone ), intelligent ( omnicient )
What does Simon’s death entail?
The loss of Hope
What psyche is Roger?
Id
What does Roger represent?
The sadists / serial killers in modern society
