PLAYOFF ROUND Lord of the Flies

According to New Historicist perspectives, which aspect of *Lord of the Flies* most clearly reflects the historical anxieties of the post–World War II and early Cold War era?

• The vivid descriptions of the island’s flora and fauna.

• The boys’ gradual descent into savagery and internal chaos.

• The detailed exploration of their educational backgrounds.

• The portrayal of technological advancements on the island.

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Within a Freudian framework, the “Lord of the Flies” (the pig’s head) is most commonly interpreted as representing:

• The ego, which mediates between desire and morality.

• The superego, serving as the internalized moral authority.

• The id, symbolizing repressed primal instincts and desires.

• The collective unconscious shared by the group.

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Which aspect of William Golding’s personal background is most frequently connected to his depiction of human nature in *Lord of the Flies*?

• His extensive career as a naval officer.

• His experiences during World War II and his teaching background.

• His lifelong work as a scientist.

• His upbringing in an isolated rural community.

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Rousseau’s idea of the “noble savage” suggests that humans are inherently good in their natural state. Which aspect of the boys’ behavior early in the novel supports Rousseau’s view?

• Their initial attempts to establish a democratic society with rules.

• Their immediate and unprovoked descent into violence.

• Their complete disregard for any form of order or cooperation.

• Their fascination with the island’s mysterious legends.

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Through a psychoanalytic lens, the “beast” in *Lord of the Flies* most accurately symbolizes:

• An external monster that physically threatens the boys.

• The manifestation of the boys’ internal fears and repressed aggression.

• A mythical creature invented by the older children.

• The triumph of natural beauty over man-made order.

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From a New Historicist point of view, how does the novel reflect Cold War anxieties?

• By emphasizing technological progress and optimism.

• By portraying the collapse of order into chaos reminiscent of global tensions.

• By focusing on peaceful, harmonious interactions among the boys.

• By highlighting detailed political debates among the characters.

Within an ecocritical framework, the natural setting of the island in *Lord of the Flies* functions primarily as:

• A passive backdrop with no impact on the narrative.

• An influential character that shapes the boys’ behavior and psychological state.

• A symbol of human technological progress.

• A static environment that remains unchanged throughout the story.

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