para 4 Flashcards

1
Q

what is the point

A

Golding presents the impermanence of civilisation

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2
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what are the 2 pieces of context

A

the book was set during the Cold War when former ally Russia turned enemies which shows the impermanence of civilisation
Jack symbolises Hitler

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3
Q

how does Jack’s name change? show all quotes.

A

merridew
jack
painted face
Chief
idol
little boy

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4
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what is the contextual significance of Jack being called a “little boy”

A

it was the name of the first atomic bomb used in warfare
Hiroshima

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5
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what 3 quotes show jacks animalistic ness

A

ape-like
on all fours
dog-like

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6
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what is the metaphor used about Jack in this quote

A

You a beast and a swine a bloody bloody theif

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