Man’s Inherent Evil

• What does the presence of young boys as main characters in Lord of the Flies suggest?

  The potential for evil is inherent even in small children.
• How does Jack's character evolve throughout Lord of the Flies?

  Jack becomes obsessed with hunting and violence, abandoning rules and civility.
• What does Jack's desire to control reveal about his character?

  His desire to control and subjugate proves more powerful than his empathy and intellect.
• What tragic event do Ralph and Piggy participate in?

  They join in the mass murder of Simon.
• How does Ralph feel after realizing his participation in Simon's death?

  Ralph is devastated and realizes he has a darkness inside as well.
• What does Simon represent in Lord of the Flies?

  Simon suggests that humans can resist their inherently violent tendencies.
• How does Simon differ from the other boys on the island?

  Simon never participates in the island's savagery and maintains his moral code.
• What does Simon recognize about the beast on the island?

  Simon recognizes that the beast is not a physical entity but the darkness within the boys themselves.
• What does Simon learn from his conversation with the Lord of the Flies?

  He learns that the paratrooper symbolizes fear and the boys are agents of evil.
• What happens to Simon when he tries to tell the others about his realization?

  Simon is beaten to death by the other boys in a frenzy of excitement and fear.
• Who are the main characters in Lord of the Flies?

  The main characters are young boys.
• What is Jack's initial attitude towards rules in Lord of the Flies?

  Jack is initially keen for rules and civility.
• What transformation does Jack undergo in the story?

  Jack transforms from a rule-abiding boy to a brutal leader obsessed with violence.
• What does Ralph strive to maintain in the story?

  Ralph strives to maintain his sense of humanity.
• How does Piggy react to the participation in Simon's murder?

  Piggy tries to ignore their participation.
• What realization does Ralph come to about himself?

  Ralph realizes he is no better than Jack or Roger.
• What does Simon do to help Ralph?

  Simon helps Ralph build the shelters.
• How do the other boys perceive Simon?

  The boys consider Simon weak and strange.
• What does Simon's moral code represent in the story?

  Simon's moral code represents the potential for goodness in humanity.
• What does Simon learn about the nature of the beast?

  Simon learns that the beast is a symbol of fear and darkness within the boys.
• What happens to Simon after he runs to tell the others?

  Simon is beaten to death by the other boys.