LOTF Characters Flashcards
What is the purpose of Ralph?
Idealism (e,g “Daddy’s ship”, can’t see why Roger would sharpen a stick at both ends)
Flawed Democracy (e.g killed Simon, no control over the hunters)
How is Ralph presented in the start?
Ralph is presented as a perfect idealistic leader who keeps the kids organised however can’t stand up for Piggy
“His name’s not fatty its Piggy”
“This is a good island” “We ought to have more rules”
Foreshadows downfall
“the boy with fair hair lowered himself” Contrast
Fair - Justice, society Lowered - Hell, downwards, worsened
How is Ralph presented in the middle?
Ralph is shown to be a flawed leader who can’t think or control anyone whilst having his own “id” come out but clings onto the fire
“Like a wolf” “The desire to squeeze and hurt was overmastering”
“That curtain flapped in his head and he forgot what he had been driving at”
How is Ralph presented in the end?
Ralph takes responsibility as he “stepped forward” but lost his innocence in exchange for an understanding of the id
“wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart and the fall through the air of a true wise friend Piggy”
What is the purpose of Piggy?
Represents rationality, knowledge and logic
How is Piggy presented in the start?
Piggy is presented as being weak and vulnerable,
“shorter than the fair boy and very fat” “ass-mar”
“intimidated by his uniformed superiority and the offhand authority in Merridew’s voice”
yet rational and crucial to Ralph’s leadership
“we ought to have a meeting” “nobody dont know we’re here”
“what intelligence had been shown was traceable to Piggy”
How is Piggy presented in the middle?
Piggy remains loyal to Ralph and becomes afraid of Jack who isn’t loyal. He’s the only one who stays the same and holds onto civilisation.
“Unless we get frightened of people” “I don’t believe in no ghosts”
“I got the conch!” “Now you done it. You been rude about his hunters”
How is Piggy presented in the end?
Piggy becomes brave enough to stand up to Jack but dies with the democracy on the island which is described childishly
“You’re acting like a crowd of kids” “His head opened and stuff came out and turned red” “arms and legs twitched a bit like a pig”
What is the purpose of Simon?
Represents innocence and purity
How is Simon presented in the start?
Simon is presented as vulnerable but not as much as Piggy. Part of the choir but stands out from the others. Not controlled by Jack.
“then one of the boys flopped on his face in the sand”
“always throwing a faint” “skinny, vivid little boy”
How is Simon presented in the middle?
Presented as a Christ-like figure as he prophesies his death
“you’ll get back to where you came from”
and goes alone in the wilderness where he’s tempted by the LOTF
How is Simon presented in the end?
Simon is killed by the others whilst trying to deliver a message like Jesus Christ
What is the purpose of Jack?
Dictatorship, savagery and the id
How is Jack presented at the start?
Controlling, militaristic, bully, arrogant, adventurous yet civilised
“We’re explorers!” “Wearily obedient, the choir huddled into line” “the boy who controlled them” “we’ve got the have rules and obey them. after all, we’re not savages” “No one wants you to come Fatty!”
How is Jack presented in the middle?
Jack wears face paint which gives him confidence as a savage hunter and often challenges Ralph’s democracy and focus
“his laughter became a vicious snarling” “the mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame” “we don’t need the conch anymore, we know who ought to say things” “sucks to the littluns” (survival of the fittest)
