Unit 3 Novel Study- LOTF Flashcards
Context
When and why was it written?
Lord of the flies was made in 1954 because the author fought in the Royal Navy in World War 2.
William Golding
The author of lord of the flies.
He saw the evil and humans being
Ralph
What does he represent and stand for?
Ralph represents civility.
Jack
What does he represent and stand for?
Jack represents savagery.
Piggy
What does he represent and stand for?
Piggy represents knowledge.
Simon
What does he represent and stand for?
Simon represents innocence.
Symbol
conch - Order
glasses - Intelligence
fire - Rescue
beast - Fear
Civilization vs. Savagery
Civilization: being civil, thinking straight, calm, and acting human. The opposite of savagery
Savagery: the be like an animal, vicious, and working with a basic survival instinct
Important story events
Chapter 1: Plane Crash, boys on the island, They use the conch to call all boys
Chapter 2: Piggy’s glasses were used to make a fire that went out. One boy goes missing
Chapter 3: The group build huts on the beach
Chapter 4: Jack failed to signal a nearby ship because the fire went out.
Chapter 5: Jack goes hunting for the beast, asking other boys to follow if they dare.
Chapter 6: Ralph calls an unsuccessful meeting
Chapter 7: Ralph, Jack, and roger fail to confront the beast
Chapter 8: Jack tells the others that definitely there is a beast on the island.
Chapter 9: Simon’s death
Chapter 10: Jack and his tribe stole piggy’s glasses
Chapter 11: Piggy’s death
Chapter 12: The boys were rescued
