Lord of The Flies Key Terms

Question 1

Anarchy

Answer 1

A situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government.

Question 2

Allegory

Answer 2

A story, play, poem, picture or other work in which the character and events represent particular qualities or ideas, related to morals, religion, or politics.

Question 3

Biblical Parallels

Answer 3

A moment in the story which has strong similarities to a story from the Bible.

Question 4

Democracy

Answer 4

The belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives

Question 5

Idyllic

Answer 5

Place of extreme beauty and peace

Question 6

Microcosm

Answer 6

A little universe

Question 7

Inherent/ Innate Evil

Answer 7

The idea that evil is part of human nature; we all have the capacity to be / act in evil ways.

Question 8

Ostracise

Answer 8

To exclude or banish (a person) from a particular group or society.