MidTerm Review (Lord of the Flies) Flashcards
The boulder that kills Piggy is _______ in setting up the ending.
vital. (important)
The sow’s head is an important _______ in the story.
symbol.
Membership in the choir speaks to the _______ of the boys’ old world.
civilization. Ralph=Good Jack=Evil Piggy=Civilization Roger=Violence.
The dead parachutist is initially _______ by the boys.
misinterpreted.
The British officer finds a _______ population on the island.
remorseful. Deep guilt for a wrong committed.
The plane carrying the boys serves as a mental _______ to their previous existence.
portal.
Simon’s death serves as a _______ for the rest of the story.
catalyst. A person that precipitates an event.
The chaos that unfolds throughout the book demonstrates man’s inherent _______.
tribalism. The state of being organized in a tribe.
The setting of the island sees the children _______ from the outside world.
isolated.
Roger is _______ of pure evil.
emblematic. (symbolic)
Nuclear war is the _______ of the story.
backdrop.
Piggy’s insistence on order makes his character _______.
grounded. (well balanced)
Sam N Eric’s relationship is _______.
symbiotic. (the relationship is not beneficial to both kids)
The Little’uns are an easily _______ bunch.
malleable.
Jack’s leadership qualities make him _______.
decisive. (makes quick effective decisions)
