Lord of the Flies: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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The 'beast' in LOTF represents
The 'beast' in LOTF represents
The darkness within all humans
Conch shell symbolises
Conch shell symbolises
Law, order, and civilised society
Conch's destruction symbolises
Conch's destruction symbolises
Complete breakdown of civilised order
Jack transforms from ___ to ___
Jack transforms from ___ to ___
Choir leader to bloodthirsty hunter
Jack's transformation illustrates
Jack's transformation illustrates
Fragility of civilisation
First successful pig hunt marks
First successful pig hunt marks
Beginning of descent into savagery
Simon's murder represents
Simon's murder represents
Complete loss of innocence
Evil in LOTF is ___ not external
Evil in LOTF is ___ not external
Intrinsic part of human nature
Beast symbolises (within boys)
Beast symbolises (within boys)
Primal instincts and innate evil
'Lord of the Flies' physically is
'Lord of the Flies' physically is
The severed pig's head
True beast is (per Simon's revelation)
True beast is (per Simon's revelation)
Violent & savage impulses within each boy
Ralph represents ___ leadership
Ralph represents ___ leadership
Democratic
Jack represents ___ leadership
Jack represents ___ leadership
Authoritarian
Ralph emphasises (3 things)
Ralph emphasises (3 things)
Rules, cooperation, rescue
Hunters become ___ under Jack
Hunters become ___ under Jack
Violent & tribalistic