Exploring Themes and Characters in Lord of the Flies

The video provides an overview of 'Lord of the Flies', a novel by William Golding, exploring its plot, characters, symbols, and themes. It discusses the story of boys stranded on an island, their descent into savagery, and the allegorical elements reflecting human nature and societal conflicts. Key symbols like Piggy's glasses and the conch shell are analyzed, along with themes of civilization versus savagery, loss of innocence, and the inherent evil within humanity.

Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?

• George Orwell

• J.K. Rowling

• Ernest Hemingway

• William Golding

What significant event marks the beginning of society on the island?

• The discovery of the conch shell

• The lighting of the signal fire

• The building of the shelters

• The first hunt for pigs

Who is elected as the chief of the boys?

• Jack

• Simon

• Ralph

• Piggy

Which character becomes obsessed with hunting?

• Ralph

• Piggy

• Simon

• Jack

What does Piggy's glasses symbolize?

• Civilization and the ability to make fire

• Weakness and dependency

• Knowledge and insight

• Isolation and loneliness

What does the 'Lord of the Flies' symbolize?

• Hope and salvation

• Innocence and purity

• Evil and darkness within

• Leadership and authority

What leads to the boys' rescue?

• The out-of-control fire

• An airplane crash nearby

• A passing ship's sighting

• The signal fire

What theme is represented by the boys' transformation on the island?

• Nature versus nurture

• The importance of leadership

• Loss of innocence

• Survival of the fittest