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Here’s your Lord of the Flies review in flashcard format:
Terms Flashcards
Q: What is a theme?
A: The central message or insight in a story. Example: Inherent darkness within humanity in Lord of the Flies.
Q: What is a character?
A: A person or being in a story. Example: Ralph, who represents order and civilization.
Q: What is a symbol?
A: An object, character, or event representing a deeper meaning. Example: The conch symbolizes authority.
Q: What is conflict?
A: A struggle between opposing forces. Internal example: Ralph’s struggle to maintain order. External example: The descent into chaos.
Q: What is foreshadowing?
A: Hints about future events. Example: The boys’ violent play foreshadows the breakdown of order.
Q: What is setting?
A: The time and place of a story. Example: A deserted tropical island during a fictional wartime.
Character Flashcards
Q: Who is Ralph?
A: The protagonist who symbolizes order and leadership.
Q: Who is Jack?
A: The antagonist who represents savagery and power, leading the hunters.
Q: Who is Simon?
A: A sensitive boy who represents innate goodness with a mystical connection to nature.
Q: Who is Piggy?
A: Ralph’s intellectual ally who symbolizes reason and civilization.
Q: Who are Samneric?
A: Twins loyal to Ralph but eventually join Jack’s tribe.
Q: Who is Roger?
A: A cruel boy who represents humanity’s darkest aspects, acting as Jack’s enforcer.
Symbols Flashcards
Q: What does the conch symbolize?
A: Order, authority, and civilization.
Q: What does fire symbolize?
A: Hope for rescue and the boys’ destructive power.
Q: What does the beast symbolize?
A: The boys’ fear and their inner savagery.
Q: What does Castle Rock symbolize?
A: The boys’ descent into savagery and Jack’s stronghold.
Short Answer Flashcards
Q: During which war was Lord of the Flies written, and who is the author?
A: Written during WWII by William Golding.
Q: What country are the boys from in Lord of the Flies?
A: England.
Q: Describe the power struggle between Ralph and Jack when choosing the chief.
A: Jack challenges Ralph. Ralph appeases him by letting him lead hunters, but this later divides the group.
Q: What is Ralph more concerned about, smoke or fire?
A: Smoke, as it represents rescue, but he struggles to maintain focus on it.
Q: What does Jack’s painted face allow him to do?
A: Hide his shame and act more savagely.
Q: What does hunting become for Jack?
A: A symbol of power and bloodlust beyond survival.
Q: What does the “dance” represent?
A: The boys’ descent into violence and loss of individuality.
Q: What does Jack suggest using in the “dance” instead of a pig?
A: A boy, showing their increasing danger to each other.
Q: What is Simon’s perception of the beast?
A: He believes it is within each of the boys, representing inner evil.
Q: What is the significance of Simon’s encounter with the Lord of the Flies?
A: It symbolizes his understanding of the darkness within the