The Lord of the Flies

Symbolism - What does the following represent: Signal Fire (Ralph's Fire)

• Government and Authority

• Hope for rescue and the return to civilization

• Savagery

• Society

Symbolism - What does the following represent: The Pig Hunts and face paint

• Increasing Levels of Savagery

• The Evil Within all Humans

• Society

• Intelligence and Rational Thinking

Symbolism - What does the following represent: The Beastie

• Increasing Levels of Savagery

• The Evil Within all People

• Society

• Civilization

Symbolism - What does the following represent: Piggy's Glasses

• Intelligence and Rational Thinking

• Society

• Civilization

• England/ The World

Symbolism - What does the following represent: The Boys as a whole group

• Society as a whole - The good and the bad

• Civilization

• Government and Authority

• Savagery

Piggy tries to convince Jack's tribe to give up all of the

• savage nonsense

• theft of his glasses and the conch

• violence and hatred

• All of these

Ralph insists on having clean faces when confronting Jack's tribe?

• True

• False

Identify the major conflict present in chapter 7. How does it drive the plot forward?

• The conflict between the boys and the wild pigs, driving the plot forward by creating a need for food and resources.

• The disagreement between Piggy and Simon, leading to a power struggle and division among the boys.

• The growing tension between Ralph and Jack, and the increasing fear of the beast among the boys.

• The conflict between the boys and the weather, causing them to seek shelter and protection, thus advancing the plot.

Discuss the character development of Ralph in chapter 7. How does he change throughout the chapter?

• Ralph becomes more focused on the need for rescue and less concerned with the boys' enjoyment.

• Ralph becomes more isolated and less interested in being a leader.

• Ralph becomes more interested in hunting and less concerned with being rescued.

• Ralph becomes more focused on building shelters and less concerned with the boys' safety.

Identify and explain the main theme present in chapter 7 of The Lord of the Flies.

• Escalating conflict and power struggle

• Focus on survival and teamwork

• Lack of conflict and cooperation

• Peace and harmony among the boys