Lord of the Flies (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does the conch symbolise in Lord of the Flies?
What does the conch symbolise in Lord of the Flies?
Order
What broader idea do Piggy's glasses represent?
What broader idea do Piggy's glasses represent?
Knowledge
In the novel, what does the 'beast' symbolise?
In the novel, what does the 'beast' symbolise?
Fear
What does the island itself represent in the novel?
What does the island itself represent in the novel?
A microcosm of the world
What does the novel function as in terms of literary technique?
What does the novel function as in terms of literary technique?
An allegory for human society
What does the boys' descent into savagery mirror?
What does the boys' descent into savagery mirror?
The breakdown of civilisation
Which societal role does Ralph represent through characterisation?
Which societal role does Ralph represent through characterisation?
The leader
What aspect does Piggy represent in the novel's characterisation?
What aspect does Piggy represent in the novel's characterisation?
The intellect
What does Jack embody in his characterisation?
What does Jack embody in his characterisation?
Savagery
What two things does Golding's vivid imagery evoke?
What two things does Golding's vivid imagery evoke?
Beauty of nature & horror of violence
What is ironic about the naval officer at the end?
What is ironic about the naval officer at the end?
He represents a world at war
What does the irony at the end underline about civilisation?
What does the irony at the end underline about civilisation?
Its hypocrisy & brutality