Lord of the Flies Study Guide: Major Symbols and Their Meanings

What does the Conch Shell symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• Intellect and rationality

• Civilization, order, and authority

• Loss of identity and inhibition

• Innate human evil and corruption

What do Piggy’s Glasses represent in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• Intellect, rationality, and the power of science and technology

• They are just a practical tool

• External monster

• Loss of identity and inhibition

The Signal Fire in 'Lord of the Flies' symbolizes the boys' _________.

• connection to civilization and hope for rescue

• fear of the unknown and savagery

• desire for power and control

• loss of innocence and childhood

In 'Lord of the Flies', what does the Beast evolve to symbolize?

• External monster

• Internal evil within each boy

• Civilization and order

• Power of science and technology

The Lord of the Flies (Pig’s Head) is a powerful symbol of ________ in 'Lord of the Flies'.

• innate human evil and corruption

• leadership and order

• hope and salvation

• friendship and loyalty

What do Painted Faces represent in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• A) Civilization and order

• B) Loss of identity and inhibition

• C) Hope for rescue

• D) Intellect and rationality

Who begins as a natural leader focused on rescue and order, struggling to maintain structure as savagery rises but remains tied to civilization?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

• Simon

Which character transforms from a choirboy into a savage leader, representing the allure and danger of power and primal instincts?

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

• Simon

Piggy embodies logic, reason, and intellectualism. His death signals the end of ________ and structured society on the island.

• rational thought

• chaos

• violence

• superstition

Who is described as a Christ-like figure who understands the true nature of the beast—that evil resides within them?

• Simon

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy