Develop an explanation of why some critics feel that Golding's main themes are that there is no hope for

mankind, or that evil is an

inborn trait of mankind. Be sure to use examples from the book.

Identify the most significant symbol in the novel and justify your choice. (Symbols to choose from: the conch, Piggy’s glasses, the
fire, the parachute man, the pig’s head/Lord of the Flies)

Simon says: “Maybe there is a beast.”

Ralph says: “But there isn’t a beast.”
Jack says: “We’ll make sure when we go hunting.”
How does William Golding use the “beast” in the novel as a whole?
You should write about:
 what the “beast” may symbolise
 the way the boys’ ideas about the “beast” change
 what effect the “beast” has on the boys.

What do you think Golding has to say about evil in Lord of the Flies? How does he convey his ideas to the reader?

How is Ralph changed by his experiences on the island? You should write about:  what he is like when the boys are first stranded
on the island  what he tries to do and how he responds to events and other characters  how the writer shows us the character of
Ralph  what you think the writer wants Ralph to represent.

1. Examine the characters of Ralph, Jack, or Piggy in terms of what they possess that link them with their past lives, and what
their emerging roles on the island are. Is there any indication which of these characters may be advancing more rapidly toward
savagery than the others? Support your conclusion. 2. What is the symbolism of the conch? Why does it seem to have so much
power? What characteristics does it have in common with what it appears to symbolize?

1. What is the significance of the boys’ first attempt at the fire? How does the result foreshadow events to come? What is the result
of the fire? Why are the creeper vines significant? How does the fire’s result mirror the boy with the mulberry-colored
birthmark’s fear? 2. What is the meaning of the beast that makes its first appearance in this chapter? Discuss how it is portrayed,
and the others’ reaction to it. Does this foreshadow its later significance? How does the beast become real to the boys?
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You wake up with no memory of who you are, except for a single name.
Every day, a strange drawing appears in your mailbox, and they get more and more disturbing.
You receive a letter inviting you to a free weekend getaway, and you have no idea who the host is.
Your father is keeping something strange in the attic.
A man throws an elaborate party in an attempt to conceal a crime.
You realize you’ve been sleepwalking every night, and you have no idea what your sleeping self has
been up to.
You thought your husband was dead. So why is he still writing you letters?
Your brother was murdered years ago. The police have stopped investigating, but you’re still looking
for the killer.
Two friends discover a serial killer's secret hideout.
A young woman discovers a frightening secret while she's on her first hunting trip with her husband's
family.

You’ve inherited your grandfather’s antique shop, and you’re surprised to find strange objects with magical
powers inside.
You set out to break the curse that’s followed your family for generations.
You can see visions of the future, but you learned long ago to keep them to yourself. Now, you have to speak up
or risk losing everything you love.
You work for a zoo filled with magical creatures.
You’re a lawyer in a fantasy world, and your job is to negotiate contracts between the humans and the gods.
A company harvests dragon scales, unicorn hair, and other magical items to sell for profit.
You find a portal to a fantasy world in your backyard.
You find a magical item that will make all your wishes come true—but it’s extremely literal in its interpretations.