Lord of the Flies Symbolism

Which character represents science and logic?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Roger

• Simon

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Which character represents spirituality and religion (said to be a Christ-like figure)?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Simon

• Jack

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What does "the beast" symbolize?

• a deep hunger for freedom

• the savage impulses that lie deep within every human being

• civilisation

• democracy and order

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"The beast" can be overcome by...

• looking within and accepting that there is a beast inside, and facing it head on

• killing it

• giving into savagery

• staying civilized

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All the boys take part in killing Simon because...

• they are scared of him

• they are bored and just join in

• they are in love with him

• they lack his courage to face the beast

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More and more of the boys give in to savage aspects like violence, ignoring others, and mocking others because...

• they want to seem brave and strong

• they want to be mean

• they want to fit in and not seem weak

• they just feel like it

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What does the island symbolize?

• paradise

• home

• evil

• food

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The Lord of the Flies is a symbol of...

• goodness and God

• evil and the devil

• pigs

• power

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The conch shell is a symbol of...

• kindness

• friendship

• evil

• law and civilization

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What do Piggy's glasses symbolize?

• science and technology

• honour

• loyalty

• blindness

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