Lord of the Flies Symbolism

represents savagery and anarchy

• Simon

• Ralph

• Jack

• Piggy

represents goodness, considered Christ-like

• Simon

• Piggy

• Jack

• Roger

represents democracy and civilization

• Ralph

• Jack

• Simon

• Samneric

represents knowledge and intelligence

• Simon

• Ralph

• Roger

• Piggy

represents savagery, fun, and irrationality among the boys

• the beast

• the hunters' dance

• Piggy's glasses

• the fire

represents warmth, rescue, hope, and comfort

• Ralph

• the hunters' dance

• the fire on the top of the mountain

• the beast

When Piggy is killed and the conch shell is destroyed, what inferences can you make about what will happen to the rest of the children?

• A boat will come to rescue them soon.

• The groups will split further into different factions.

• Piggy will be reborn.

• The Royal Air Force will land a plane on the island.

Simon's presentation by the author as the Christ-like figure makes the character of Simon

• a form of foreshadowing.

• a symbol.

• a simile.

• a theme for the book.

How does the author show us that Ralph begins to face the reality of the situation about halfway through the book?

• Ralph tells the others that they will never be rescued.

• Ralph begins having nightmares and crying out in his sleep.

• Ralph increases his efforts to have the boys build a canoe.

• Ralph becomes distressed at his filthy clothes and dirty long hair.

What does the conch shell symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

• Authority and order

• Chaos and destruction

• Fear and paranoia

• Isolation and loneliness