Lord of the Flies: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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The 'beast' in Golding's view
The 'beast' in Golding's view
The darkness/evil within all humans
Conch shell symbolism
Conch shell symbolism
Law, order, and civilised society
Conch destruction represents
Conch destruction represents
Complete breakdown of civilised order
Jack's transformation shows
Jack's transformation shows
Ease of descent into savagery without rules
First pig hunt marks
First pig hunt marks
Beginning of boys' descent into savagery
Simon's murder represents
Simon's murder represents
Complete loss of innocence
Nature of evil in the novel
Nature of evil in the novel
Intrinsic part of human nature, not external
The 'beast' in jungle symbolises
The 'beast' in jungle symbolises
Primal instincts and fears within boys
Simon's revelation about true beast
Simon's revelation about true beast
Violent/savage impulses within each boy
Ralph's leadership style
Ralph's leadership style
Democratic - rules, cooperation, focus on rescue
Jack's leadership style
Jack's leadership style
Authoritarian - uses fear and violence to control
Ralph vs Jack conflict symbolises
Ralph vs Jack conflict symbolises
Civilisation vs savagery
Hunters' descent under Jack shows
Hunters' descent under Jack shows
Corrupting influence of unchecked power