Lord of the Flies Review

Character who represents democracy and civilization:

• Ralph

• Jack

• Simon

• Samneric

Character who represents knowledge and intelligence:

• Simon

• Ralph

• Roger

• Piggy

The destruction of the conch is symbolic of...

• the loss of civilization and order

• the loss of assemblies and fun meetings

• the break down of society on the island and the decent into savagery.

• Both the loss of civilization and order and the break down of society on the island and the decent into savagery.

What does the conch symbolize in Lord of the Flies?

• Fear, isolation, and oppression

• Order, civilization, and democracy

• Freedom, equality, and justice

• Chaos, anarchy, and dictatorship

What is the significance of the beast in Lord of the Flies?

• It represents the boys' innocence and purity

• It symbolizes the boys' unity and strength

• It signifies the boys' intelligence and resourcefulness

• It represents the innate evil and darkness within the boys, as well as the fear and paranoia that grows within them.

How does the character of Ralph develop throughout the novel?

• Ralph's character remains stagnant and unchanged throughout the novel

• Ralph's character develops from shy and introverted to confident and assertive

• Ralph's character develops from kind and compassionate to cruel and heartless

• Ralph's character develops from confident leader to desperate and overwhelmed

Discuss the character development of Jack in Lord of the Flies.

• Jack becomes a peaceful and diplomatic leader

• Jack remains a civilized choir boy throughout the novel

• Jack undergoes a transformation from a civilized choir boy to a savage and power-hungry leader.

• Jack has no significant character development

What societal themes are explored in Lord of the Flies?

• Civilization vs. savagery, loss of innocence, inherent evil in human nature

• Love and romance, political corruption, economic inequality

• Survival, island life, war time incidents

• Games kids play, British culture

How does the novel portray the struggle for power among the boys?

• By forming a democratic government

• By seeking help from the adults on the island

• Through the formation of rival groups, the use of violence and manipulation, and the emergence of a dominant leader.

• Through peaceful negotiations and compromise

What role does fear play in the boys' descent into savagery in Lord of the Flies?

• Fear is not a significant factor in the boys' descent into savagery

• Fear drives the boys to form a democratic and peaceful society

• Fear fuels the boys' descent into savagery, as it leads to paranoia, irrational behavior, and violence

• Fear encourages the boys to seek help from the adults on the island