Lord of the Flies: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What Ralph's fire symbolises
What Ralph's fire symbolises
Hope, civilisation, connection to outside world
Type of leader Ralph represents
Type of leader Ralph represents
Democratic leader
True danger Ralph realises on island
True danger Ralph realises on island
From within the boys themselves
What Jack's mask symbolises
What Jack's mask symbolises
Shedding civilised identity & embrace of savagery
What Jack's leadership becomes
What Jack's leadership becomes
Synonymous with violence and savagery
What Piggy represents
What Piggy represents
Voice of reason and intellect
Piggy's awareness of their situation
Piggy's awareness of their situation
Isolation - no adults/society to protect them
Simon's insight about the beast
Simon's insight about the beast
It's the boys' own inner darkness
Type of figure Simon represents
Type of figure Simon represents
Christ-like/martyr figure
Central theme Simon reveals
Central theme Simon reveals
Inherent evil within human nature
What Roger's actions show
What Roger's actions show
Complete descent into barbarism
What Roger represents in the novel
What Roger represents in the novel
Potential for sadism within humanity
What Lord of Flies reveals about beast
What Lord of Flies reveals about beast
Beast is evil within each boy
What Lord of Flies symbolises
What Lord of Flies symbolises
Primal instincts within all humans
What Samneric represent
What Samneric represent
Loss of individuality under pressure/complicity