LOTF Key Concepts

Question 1

What was Golding’s main theme running through the book?

Answer 1

There is inate human savagery within all of us.
‘Mankind’s essential illness’

Question 2

What does Golding believe about human nature ?

Answer 2

Human Complexity
Shown by character changes and development
Eg. Jack doesn’t kill the pig @ beginning
Eg. Ralph takes part in Simon’s murder then says - ‘that was murder!’
Eg. Roger deliberately misses throwing stones @ first
SIMON IS THE ONLY PURE CHARACTER (Christ like)

Human nature is contained by society & civilisation, and law and order is essential to survival

Question 3

Garden of Eden?

Answer 3

God created a beautiful world
Then Eve ate the apple even though God told her not to
Temptation & human weakness

Question 4

3 blind mice

Answer 4

Piggy
Ralph
Simon
The ones the tribe turn on
The only 3 with sensible vision

Question 5

The navy officer is …

Answer 5

Not a saviour! He only takes them back to another war
Shows human arrogance

Question 6

Finish off later!