Lord of the Flies: Writer's Methods and Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Conch symbolism
Conch symbolism
Order
Piggy's glasses symbolism
Piggy's glasses symbolism
Knowledge
The 'beast' symbolism
The 'beast' symbolism
Fear
Island as literary device
Island as literary device
Microcosm of the world
Novel functions as
Novel functions as
Allegory for human society
Descent into savagery mirrors
Descent into savagery mirrors
Breakdown of civilisation
Ralph's character represents
Ralph's character represents
Leadership
Piggy's character represents
Piggy's character represents
The intellect
Jack's character represents
Jack's character represents
Embodiment of savagery
Imagery of nature evokes
Imagery of nature evokes
Beauty of nature
Imagery of violence shows
Imagery of violence shows
Horror of descent into violence
Irony in rescue scene
Irony in rescue scene
Officer horrified yet represents world at war
Naval officer represents
Naval officer represents
World at war
Ending reveals about civilisation
Ending reveals about civilisation
Hypocrisy and brutality
Characters represent
Characters represent
Different aspects of human nature