literary

• What literary trend rose in the 1950s?

  Dystopian and allegorical literature
• How does Golding's novel relate to the 1950s literary trend?

  It comments on social and political issues
• What is Lord of the Flies sometimes referred to as?

  Psychological or philosophical fiction
• How can the genre of Lord of the Flies be defined?

  As an allegory
• What is an allegory?

  A fictional work in which the characters and events represent particular qualities or ideas.
• What does Lord of the Flies act as in terms of society?

  It acts as a microcosm, using its setting and characters to represent the whole of human society.
• Which Victorian adventure novel is compared to Lord of the Flies?

  Ballantyne's 'The Coral Island'
• How does Golding's novel subvert Ballantyne's work?

  By presenting a darker view of human nature
• What technique does Golding utilize in Lord of the Flies?

  The unity of place, much like Ancient Greek tragedies.
• What does the unity of place mean in literature?

  The story takes place in one location
• What elements does Lord of the Flies share with Ancient Greek tragedies?

  Morally flawed characters and death
• How do the characters in Lord of the Flies represent human nature and government styles?

  • Roger: human evil
  • Simon: human goodness
  • Piggy: human innovation
  • Ralph: democracy and free speech
  • Jack: authoritarianism
• What does the island symbolise in Lord of the Flies?

  A tabula rasa or blank slate, on which the boys can create a society of their choosing.
• What qualities do the characters in Lord of the Flies symbolise?

  Different aspects of human nature and government