Lord of the flies key words Flashcards
something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger
Microcosm
The evil side of people
mankinds essential illness
Rejection of all moral and religious principles
Nihilsm
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Democracy
Absolute authority
Dictatorship
cruel and oppressive government or rule
tyranny
transition of the first man and woman from a state of innocent obedience to God to a state of guilty disobedience.
Fall of man
compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.
Obedience
Turning point in a book
Deuce ex machina
Foil to Lord of the flies
coral island
Leader who makes false claims and promises in order to gain power
demagogic