Lord of the Flies Questions Flashcards
How does the island suggest ideas of religion?
The island is describes like a paradise, ‘shimmering waters’, allowing ideas of the Garden of Eden
What does the conch symbolise?
- Democracy
- Leadership
- Control
How does Golding remind the reader of the boys age in chapter 2?
When talking about their fear writes that it ‘ungraspable’, emphasising their youth
What does the signal fire symbolise?
The boys hope of rescue
Why are the boys effected by the signal fire becoming out of control?
They are shocked and ashamed as they are still under the effect of societies rules and moral values
How does the tension between Jack and Ralph reflect in people?
Represents the tension between barbarity and civilisation in everyone
How do Jack and Ralph look at each other in chapter 3 after their argument?
‘Baffled in love and hate’
Why can Rodger not hit the littleun in chapter 4?
‘His arm was conditioned by a society that knew nothing of him and was in ruins’
Why does Jack paint himself in chapter 4?
To ‘liberate from shame and self-consciousness’
What key event sparks true conflict between Jack and Ralph?
The missed opportunity of rescue in chapter 4 - the signal fire going out due to Jack taking everyone hunting
How are the symbols of the fire, and hunting contrasted?
- Fire = civilisation
- Hunting = Savagery
How is Simons death foreshadowed?
In chapter 5, a littleun mistakes Simon for the beast
What does Jack say to disregard the rules in chapter 5?
‘Bollocks to the rules’
How does Jack gain leadership?
Uses the boys fear of the beast, ‘this is a hunters job’ which give Jack the power, having declared himself as leader of the hunters already
How does the first visit Castle Rock demonstrate Ralphs values?
Recognises its inconvenience, calling it a ‘rotten place’, showing his civilised values
How does Ralph react to his involvement in the near death of Robert?
‘Just a game’ (also shows his age)
What is an example of Ralph viewing things for a more adult perspective?
Ralph sees the hunters as ‘Boys armed with sticks’, and the naval officer views them as ‘Little boys’ carrying ‘sharp sticks’
How do we know Jack is a feared leader?
‘“Jack” A taboo was evolving around that word too’
How is tension and a sense of foreboding created in chapter 9 in preparation for Simons death?
Using pathetic fallacy through the storm, describing the air as ‘ready to expload’
How does Simons death effect the boys individuality?
Loose their individual identities, ‘the mouth of a new circle crunched and screamed’
