Exploring the Depths of "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

William Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" is a powerful allegorical novel that delves into human nature, society, and the struggle between civilization and savagery. Set in the aftermath of WWII, the story follows a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island, each representing different facets of humanity. Through rich symbolism, literary techniques, and deep character analyses, the novel masterfully explores themes of civilization, innocence, and the inherent evil within us all.

• William Golding
• Lord of the Flies
• human nature
• society
• allegory

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1. Lord of the Flies By William Golding Pre-AP 9thgrade Lit./Comp.

2. Lord of the Flies William Golding wrote Lord of the Flies at the end of WWII. It was published in 1954 at the beginning of the Cold War. Genre - The novel is an allegory about human nature and society with dystopian characteristics. The novel alludes to the conflict between democracy and totalitarian communism.

3. Lord of the Flies The novel encompasses three main concepts: An adventure/action story A psychological novel about people under extreme stress A symbolic novel about the nature of humankind and the role of civilization

4. Lord of the Flies Literary Terms found in the novel: Simile Personification Hyperbole Foreshadowing Alliteration Allusion Dramatic irony Onomatopoeia Oxymoron

5. Lord of the Flies Literary Terms found in the novel: Polysyndeton Asyndeton Synecdoche Archetype Verisimilitude Zeugma Foil

6. Lord of the Flies What is a motif ? Cite examples of Biblical motifs: Simon as a Christ-figure

7. Lord of the Flies What is an archetype? Piggy as a scapegoat Simon As a representative of goodness and kindness Jack As the primal, instinctual mind or militaristic mind Ralph As the orderly forces of civilization

8. Lord of the Flies Symbols the conch shell the fire the island the island the pig s head the spectacles

9. Lord of the Flies Character Analysis: Classify the major characters as either static or dynamic Compare & contrast Ralph, Jack, & Roger

10. Lord of the Flies Themes - civilization vs. savagery loss of innocence innate evil in all humans

11. Lord of the Flies Structural Development of the novel: Exposition Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution

12. Lord of the Flies AP Vocabulary Terms of Reference chiasmus understatement parody zeitgeist deus ex machina