Lord of the flies

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freya arnott

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  • Lord of the Flies
    A story surrounding a group of young boys who are alone on a deserted island without any adults after their plane crashes
  • Plot of Lord of the Flies

    1. Struggle to survive
    2. Attempts to stay connected to society
    3. Failure as many of the boys fall into savagery
  • Characters in Lord of the Flies

    • Contrasting personalities that contribute to the plot and symbolism
  • Simon

    A character that readers can feel strongly for through his tragic story of misunderstanding and loneliness
  • Simon

    • Portrayed as an innately good boy who is kind and compassionate
    • Defends Piggy to the other boys
    • Helps Ralph build shelters
    • Shares his food with Piggy
  • Simon's connection to the natural world

    Makes him seem more innocent and appealing compared to the other savage boys
  • Simon's character in 'The Lord of the Flies' is a powerful and mysterious force that evokes strong emotions in the reader
  • Simon's innate goodness, spiritual connection and tragic death create a significant impact on the story and those reading it
  • Golding skillfully uses Simon's character as a symbol of purity in the middle of chaos leaving the reader thinking about the delicate relationship between civilisation and savagery in human nature
  • Lord of the Flies
    A story surrounding a group of young boys who find themselves stranded on a deserted island without any adults
  • Story follows

    1. Their struggle to survive
    2. Their attempts to stay connected to society which ultimately fails
    3. Many of the boys fall into savagery
  • Novel

    • Contains many contrasting characters
    • Golding uses these to develop the symbolism and meaning of the story
  • Piggy

    A character who evokes a strong feeling of sympathy in the reader
  • Techniques Golding uses to create these feelings
    1. Characterization
    2. Theme
    3. Use of a key incident
  • Failure as Many of the Boys Fall into Savagery

    The gradual descent of the boys into violence and chaos, resulting in the breakdown of society on the island
  • Attempts to Stay Connected to Society

    The boys' efforts to maintain order and civilization, including creating a signal fire and establishing a system of rules and roles
  • Struggle to Survive

    The boys' efforts to find food, water, and shelter on the island