Lord of the Flies Review

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What type of government is demonstrated when the boys elect a chief?

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Democracy

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What is dramatic irony?

Back

Dramatic irony is when the reader knows something that the characters do not.

Front

Who is most concerned about being stranded on an island with no adults?

Back

Piggy

Front

Who refuses to give Piggy meat because he didn't help hunt for it?

Back

Jack

Front

What do Samneric fail to see because they fell asleep while on watch?

Back

The explosion in the sky.

Front

What symbolizes civilization and order in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The conch shell.

Front

What does the beast symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The primal instinct and savagery within humans.

Front

Who represents the voice of reason and intellect in the novel?

Back

Piggy.

Front

What is the significance of the fire in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The fire represents hope for rescue and the boys' connection to civilization.

Front

What does Jack's character represent in the story?

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Jack represents the descent into savagery and the desire for power.