LORD OF THE FLIES - CIVILISATION TO SAVAGERY

1. Introduced as a shadow coming up the beach
2. Slams knife into tree and says 'Next time! - he looked round fiercely, daring them to contradict'
3. The conch doesn't count on top of the mountain, so you shut up!'
4. Laughter becomes a blood thirsty snarling while wearing red, black and white mask (Nazi)
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1. Introduced as a shadow coming up the beach
2. Slams knife into tree and says 'Next time! - he looked round fiercely, daring them to contradict'
3. The conch doesn't count on top of the mountain, so you shut up!'
4. Laughter becomes a blood thirsty snarling while wearing red, black and white mask (Nazi)
What are 4 things that tell us Jack is a foreboding character?
Democracy - quasi (superficial) only.
1. Ralph's choosing as leader is weak
2. Ralph says he can interrupt someone speaking
3. Boys run off for fire instead of listening to person speaking with conch.
What does the conch represent and what immediate issues does it have?
Immature, insensitive behaviour from Ralph makes him a weak leader and poor role model.
How does Ralph's initial disrespecting of Piggy (his name) show that civilisation will be easily eroded?
'Round the child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law'.
Roger wants to hurt Henry, but doesn't becasue of being conditioned by society/civilisation - suggests some people are inherently savage.
What is the strongest example of polysyndeton in the story and what does it suggest about the theme?
All play before work

1. Can't keep fire going - or take it seriously
2. Go to toilet wherever they like
3. swim instead of build huts
What don't the kids do that infuriates Ralph and suggests they aren't maintaining a civilisation?
Hunting instead of fire.
Jack acts on impulse and own needs only.
Jack wants more power - uses beast as leverage - forms own tribe.
What causes the split between Jack and Ralph?
Everyone has their inner demons, and they come out when things get tough.
How does the Lord of the Flies talking to Simon support the theme that civilisation is eroding to savagery?
Boys totally uncivilised, fear of the beast, and lost in world of violence - chanting, dancing, acting like savages
What causes Simon's death?
Intelligence, civilisation - allows clearer vision.
Stealing to light fire, and Jack breaking one without thinking of consequences is damning of Jacks' character.
What do Piggy's glasses represent?
Piggy is the most sensible, the one most connected to democracy. Also it's premeditated murder.
How does Piggy's death demonstrate the absolute end of civilisation on the island?
Without it you have to watch your every step, and those with corrupted minds can easily take power and destory civilisation.What does Ralph's weeping at the end suggest about the need for civilisation?