Lord of the Flies

Many scholars of English literature refer to The Lord of the Flies as an allegory. Which of the following best describes the allegory?

• Golding is using the story of the boys on the island primarily as an allegory for the educational system, exploring how ignorance and education can impact actions.

• Golding is using the story of the boys on the island primarily as an allegory for the Biblical story of the fall of man, exploring the forces of good and evil through the boys.

• Golding is using the story of the boys on the island primarily as an allegory for warfare and the damaging role it plays in civilized society.

• Golding is using the story of the boys on the island primarily as an allegory for the planet and the destruction that human beings are causing the planet.

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Ralph and Jack represent the opposite impulses that exist within human beings. Which of the following most accurately describes what each boy represents?

• Ralph represents power and authority; Jack represents weakness and lack of control.

• Ralph represents defeat; Jack represents victory.

• Ralph represents arrogance; Jack represents humility.

• Ralph represents order and civilization; Jack represents chaos and tyranny.

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Which of the following pairs contains two symbols both used to portray the destruction of civilization and order on the island?

• the Lord of the Flies and the passing of the conch amongst the boys

• the well-maintained signal fire and Jack

• the destruction of the conch and the theft of Piggy's glasses

• the beast of Simon

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Which of the following best describes the role that Simon plays in this allegorical novel? In other words, what does he symbolize?

• Simon represents natural goodness and compassion.

• Simon represents the law and order of civilized society.

• Simon represents evil.

• Simon represents wisdom and rationality.

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