War and the Future of Mankind

• What is the setting of "Lord of the Flies"?

  It is set during a global war.
• What does "Lord of the Flies" illustrate about society after a catastrophe?

  It shows the struggle to rebuild society after a largescale manmade catastrophe.
• What happens to the boys' attempts to create a new order?

  They cannot agree on a new order and eventually fall into savagery.
• What realization does Ralph come to regarding social order?

  He realizes that social order, fairness, and thoughtfulness have little value in a survival struggle.
• Who reminds the reader that the world is still at war?

  The paratrooper who lands on the island.
• What does the presence of the paratrooper signify in the story?

  It signifies that while the boys struggle to survive peacefully, the world at large is still at war.
• How do the boys reflect the world around them?

  They mirror the warring world around them through their descent into torture and murder.
• What themes are explored in "Lord of the Flies"?

  Themes of savagery, social order, and the struggle for survival are explored.