LOTF memorize quotes

beast = us

“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.” — Simon

rules rejected

“Bollocks to the rules! We’re strong - we hunt!” — Jack

conch civilisation

“...the talisman, the fragile shining beauty of the shell.” — Narrator

Roger changes

“Roger’s arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins.” — Narrator

mask savage

“The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness.” — Narrator

evil inside

“You knew, didn’t you? I’m part of you?” — Lord of the Flies

animal violence

“There were no words, and no movements but the tearing of teeth and claws.” — Narrator

final message

“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart.” — Narrator

civilised boy becomes savage

“Ralph too was fighting to get near, to get a handful of that brown, vulnerable flesh. The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering.” — Narrator