LOTF symbolism. Flashcards
1
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The Lord of the Flies.
A
- The title is symbolic.
- The evil is not in the pig’s head but within the boys themselves.
- The pig’s head symbolises the evil in every man’s heart.
2
Q
Corruption.
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- The forest scar is seen as a path of destruction through the forest.
- The setting itself is a microcosm of the world, symbolising the corruptness of humanity.
3
Q
Garden of Eden.
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- The island is a perfect place before the arrival of the boys. After the boys inhabit and partially destroy the island, it can be seen as the corrupted world of mankind.
4
Q
Civilised values.
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- The death of Piggy and the destruction of the conch are symbolic of the failure to establish and retain civilised values in the world.
5
Q
Hope.
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- The signal fire is a sign of hope. When it is allowed to go out, hope also dies.
6
Q
Fear and superstition.
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- The beast can represent the boys’ fear and superstition. Jack plays on these fears to get his own way.
7
Q
The dead parachutist.
A
- The dead parachutist symbolises the beast that the boys are so frightened of.
8
Q
Authority.
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- The log that Ralph sits on represents the symbol of authority. When Jack sits on a log as chief, it represents a throne.
9
Q
Original sin.
A
- Killing the pig can represent original sin.
