The Lord Of The Flies Flashcards
(170 cards)
1
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PIGGY
“HCTSR”
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“he caressed the shell respectfully”
-intelligent representative of civilization which can be weak CIVILISATION
2
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PIGGY
“IGTCJYL!”
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“I got the conch! Just you listen!”- he suggests using the conch, he organises the boys LAW AND ORDER
3
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PIGGY
“L…IS”
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“Life is scientific”- he tried to give boys rational scientific advice PARENTAL VOICE
4
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PIGGY
“PWAO…BA…BF…S”
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“Piggy was an outsider..by accent..by fat..specs.”- his usefulness to the group is limited as he isn’t seen as a leader/hes a weak person/OUTSIDER in a predatory environment
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PIGGY
“YALACOK”
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“Youre acting like a crowd of kids.”-maturity+sensible than others-> irony to insult+compare them to kids; even though that is exactly what they are PARENTAL VOICE
6
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PIGGY
“WB,THRAAOTHAK?”
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“Which better, to have rules and agree or to hunt and kill?”- rhetorical question-> intelligence+his need to maintain a social order among the boys
-> vital character- used to represent the rational, civilised side of us
CIVILISATION
7
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PIGGY
“HCYETBRIYDPTFAAP”
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“How can you expect to be rescued if you don’t put things first and act proper?”- vital character-> represents rational, civilised side of us
CIVILISATION
8
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PIGGY
“HBD,RTTC,ATA”
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“He bent down, removed the thorns carefully, and turned around.”- not careless, emphasises Piggy ‘not masculine’+’reckless’ like the others
OUTSIDER
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PIGGY
“TF” “TANWCD” “ISIBSAT”
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“Them fruit” “There ain’t nothing we can do.” “I’m sorry I been such a time” -different dialect/weaker language
-> lower class reinforcing stereotype that boys wouldn’t want to talk to him becasuse he opposes the more wealthy children- Jack+Simon OUTSIDER
10
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What does Simon recognise?
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-recognises real fear-> themselves
-the Boyd’s kill him when they hear this
-ironic-> their fear of the beast causes them to kill the person who could tell them the beast isn’t real
ENLIGHTENED BY HUMAN NATURE
11
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Describe Simon’s connection with the island
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-he picks fruit for the littluns
-his connection with island is intimate and intense
-Simon’s response is shaped by both ideas about society + civilisation
-or about the resources for survival the island offers
-but by an internal or spiritual focus which reflects his essential goodness
ENLIGHTENED BY HUMAN NATURE/CONNECTED WITH NATURE/CARE AND COMPASSION
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RALPH/CIVILISATION
“IGTCTTNTS”
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“I’ll give the conch to the next person to speak”-demonstrates his commitment to order and democratic principles
-LEADERSHIP AND AUTHORITY recognized when he blows the conch and gathers the group
-boys turn the him for guidance
-his role of chief is solidified through the democratic process as he is elected leader
CIVILISATION
13
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How is Ralph introduced?
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-natural leader who commands respect among the boys
-confidence and natural charisma attract attention of other boys
-exudes authority, yet is approachable and relatable LEADERSHIP AND AUTHORITY/CIVILISATION
14
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RALPH
“ETPND”
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“Eyes that proclaimed no devil.”-model body-> ideal boy in society both physically+morally (at the start)
ROLE MODEL FOR THE OTHER BOYS
15
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RALPH/CIVILISATION
“TABU.IDUW.WBW;WWH.AT—..TPSGF.”
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“Things are breaking up. I don’t understand why. We began well; we were happy. And then—..Then people started getting frightened.”- observant of breakdown of order/unity
-> ‘people started getting frightened’ highlights destructive power of fear+role in eroding trust in society
-> underscores his confusion+ frustration as he struggles to comprehend why they deteriorated into fear
DESIRE FOR ORDER AND STABILITY/LAW AND ORDER/CIVILISATION
16
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RALPH
“RWFREOI,TDOMH,ATFTTAOAT,WFCP.”
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“Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of a true, wise friend called Piggy.”
-‘darkness of man’s heart’-> metaphor for evil+struggles of boys
-‘fall’-> metaphor for P’s decline in
influence+power throughout
->Piggy feel through the air to his death
RECOGNITION OF THE LOSS OF INNOCENCE/UNDERSTANDING OF DEPTH OF HUMAN DARKNESS/DESIRE FOR ORDER AND STABILITY
17
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RALPH/LEADERSHIP/CIVILISATION
“IC.IG.DA.”
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“I’m chief. I’ll go. Don’t argue.”-> responsible/wiling for confront challenges
->teaches discipline
->determined + leads by example
->volunteering not delegating tasks
ROLE MODEL FIGURE/LEADER
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RALPH
“TWS…TWM”
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“That was Simon..that was murder”
-> ‘murder’ shows his moral awareness+understanding of their actions
-> Ralph still has a sense of right+wrong, despite the growing savagery growing among the other boys
MORAL AWARENESS
19
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RALPH
“IPTCSUSG-U”
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“If only they could send us something grown-up.”
-> shows he understands the responsibility+leadership
-> wants to maintain LAW AND ORDER/CIVILISATION
20
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RALPH
“WIB-THRAA,OTHAK?”
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“Which is better-to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?”
->challenges the boys to reflect on their choices
->+consider the moral implications of their actions
->COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER/CIVILISATION/MORAL AWARENESS
21
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JACK
“HSAOATHG,S,S”
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“He shouted an order and they hated, gasping, sweating, swaying.”
->authority/superiority
-> ’shouted’ and ‘order’- militaristic behaviour he is exhibiting upon first impression
->non finite verbs- choir fears him
-> TYRANNICAL LEADER/HARSH DICTATOR
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RALPH
“HHASOLAR;HHTTABWTON”
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“He had a sense of leadership and responsibility; he had to think about what the others needed.”-> thoughtful ROLE MODEL/SELFLESS
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RALPH
“MAHM”
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“Mildness about his mouth”-> kind+good natured
ROLE MODEL
24
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JACK
“ASITD,ASTWJ,DIABTDA.”
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“a stain in the darkness, a stain that was Jack, detached itself and began to draw away.”
->SYMBOLISES EVIL
-> ‘stain’ embodies something corrupt or tainted
->metaphor-he represents an element of darkness or moral decay in the group/ sinister influence
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JACK
“MHWPYFTB”
“My hunters will protect you from the beast”
-> uses the others characters’ fear to get people to join his tribe
-> manipulates their emotions to get what he wants (control)
SYMBOLISES EVIL
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JACK
THTLS”TCHS”
Treats his tribe like servants “The chief has spoken”
-> doesn’t see them as humans which may be why he can he hurt them so easily SYMBOLISES EVIL
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JACK/SAVAGERY
“BS”
“Bloodthirsty snarling”->ANIMALISTIC
->Bloodthirsty’ craves violence/primal instincts
-> aggression+brutality, shift from civilised behaviour to primal, savage state
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JACK/SAVAGERY
“JHTTFAMBHCRWRW”
"Jack had to think for a moment before he could remember what rescue was."
->Jacks focus has shifted away from civilisation+rescue
->become more engrossed in savagery
ANIMALISTIC
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JACK
“HSBHRAAHTSWAHS”
"He swung back his right arm and hurled the spear with all his strength."
->aggressive, violent tendencies
ANIMALISTIC VIOLENCE
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JACK
“IOTBC”
“I ought to be chief”
->desire for power/superiority/ HARSH DICTATOR, TYRANNICAL LEADER
-> authoritarian mindset from beginning
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JACK
“NGTPAL”
“Not going to play any longer.”-> after he loses the second leadership vote
->views island situation as a game
->threat- not going to hold back or follow any rules anymore
PREFERS FUN RATHER THAN RESPONSIBILITY/DOESNT FULKY APPRECIATE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS VIOLENCE
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JACK/SAVAGERY
“BTTR!”
“Bollocks to the rules!”
->rejects the rules when they don’t suit him/rejects civilisation
PREFERS FUN RATHER THAN RESPONSIBILITY/DOESNT FULLT APPRECIATE THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS VIOLENCE
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JACK
PHF,DSHAS’AS’
Paints his face, doesn’t see himself anymore, sees ‘awesome stranger’-> doesn’t feel responsible for his actions
DOESNT FULLY APPRECIATE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS VIOLENCE
34
JACK/SAVAGERY
“HGAAMARASARWHS”
"He got angry and made a rush and stabbed at Ralph with his spear."
->violent reaction when challenged
->intolerance of dissent/opposition
TYRANNICAL LEADER
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CIVILISATION
“WHTHRAOT.AA,WNS”
"We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages."
-emphasises the need for rules and order
DEMOCRACY
36
CIVILISATION
“TCEIATWFACTE”
"The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist."
-destruction of the conch
-a symbol of order and democratic governance
-signals the breakdown of civilisation on the island
THE CONCH/LOSS OF CIVILISATION/STRUCTURE
37
CIVILISATION
“TW,TUALW,WSA”
"The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away."
->reflects the erosion of the civilised world
->gradual transition into chaos and savagery
CHAOTIC/LOSS OF STRUCTURE/CIVILISATION
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CIVILISATION
“WCHETAO.WHTH’HU’LAS”
"We can't have everybody talking at once. We'll have to have 'Hands up' like at school."
->create an organised method of communication
->reflects orderliness+structure of civilised societies
-> Suggests a connection to the civilized world they came from, using familiar practices to ensure orderly communication during assemblies
THE CONCH/DEMOCRACY
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CIVILISATION
RLTC’STMWOTHACTDT’
Ralph lifted the conch. 'Seems to me we ought to have a chief to decide things.
->early attempt to establish leadership on island
-> desire for order and governance
DEMOCRACY
40
CIVILISATION
“TCDCOTOTM”
"The conch doesn't count on top of the mountain."
->indicates beginning of breakdown of democratic principles
->some boys are starting to lose civilisation and disregard conchs authority
LOSS OF STRUCTURE
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SAVAGERY/CIVILISATION
“KTP.CHT.SHB”
"Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood."
->descent into savagery
->ritualistic and violent nature
->increasingly savage normalised
-> brutal enjoyment of violence
CHAOTIC
42
SAVAGERY/CIVILISATION
“TMWATOIO,BWJH,LFSAS-C”
"The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness." ->sheds his identity/freedom from society ->embracing inner savagery-> loss of individuality -> chaotic nature revealed when civilised constraints are removed
CHAOTIC
43
SAVAGERY/CIVILISATION
“They were savages. It was true;they were human”
-> underscores blurred line between savagery and humanity
LOSS OF CIVILISATION/STRUCTURE
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PIGGY
"WRIR"
“What’s right is right” -> before his death -> his commitment to fairness contrasts with the increasing savagery, emphasising his symbolic role as the voice of reason. MARTYR FOR BOTH DEMOCRACY & ORDER
45
PIGGY
"TCSIATPACTB"
"The Conch shattered into a thousand pieces and ceased to be" -> the conch represents law + structure, + its destruction marks the complete disintegration of these ideals in the boys’ society, tied closely to Piggy’s death.
MARTYR FOR BOTH DEMOCRACY & ORDER
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PIGGY
"IGTC"
"I got the conch" -> attachment to the conch reflects his dependence on order for survival + his hope that rules can maintain their society, making the fragility of the conch a reflection of his own vulnerability.(MARTYR FOR) LAW/DEMOCRACY & ORDER
47
PIGGY
"MEOAP"
“Martyred expression of a parent.” -> constantly trying to guide the boys with logic + concern (parental figure) -> shows his inability but foreshadows how the way he is actually martyred, dying for the preservation civilisation PARENTAL VOICE
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CIVILISATION
"TCDCOTOTM"
“The conch doesn’t count on top of the mountain.” -> Jack’s statement reflects growing disregard for order + authority -> shows how the boys begin to reject the structures of civilisation established by the conch. CHAOTIC
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CIVILISATION
"WNS.WEATEATBAE"
“We’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything.” -> illustrates the boys’ denial of their descent into chaos -> revealing a facade of civility that crumbles as their savagery increases. CHAOTIC
50
CIVLISATION
"BAWS...TSAPIHCTTS"
“Boys armed with sticks... the savagery and primal instinct had come to the surface.” ->highlights the boys’ transformation as they abandon civilized behaviour in favour of violence + aggression -> emphasising the chaotic nature of their society CHAOTIC
51
VIOLENCE
"WH.IBC"
"We’ll hunt. I’ll be chief." ->Jack’s ambition to hunt + lead foreshadows his later embrace of violence, indicating his desire for dominance + control over the others.
THROUGH JACK
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VIOLENCE
"HLBABS"
"His laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling."-> transformation illustrates Jack's enjoyment of violence -> the shift from laughter to a “bloodthirsty” demeanour highlights his growing savagery + excitement in the hunt.
THROUGH JACK
53
VIOLENCE
"TDTSAHWO"
"The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering." -> reveals Jack’s loss of control as his violent instincts overpower him -> reflecting the intoxicating allure of savagery.’
THROUGH JACK
54
VIOLENCE
"JFTTATHBSOHH"
"Jack found the throat and the hot blood spouted over his hands." -> Jack’s act of killing signifies his complete surrender to savagery ->“hot blood” symbolizing the thrill he derives from violence
THROUGH JACK
55
VIOLENCE
"TCRR"
"The chant rose ritually."->ritualistic chant indicates that violence is becoming a communal act ->normalising brutality as part of their identity.
RITUALISTIC
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VIOLENCE
"TWASMOM"
"They were a solid mass of menace." -> shows how the boys’ collective identity through violence fosters a sense of unity + strength in their savagery.
RITUALISTIC
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VIOLENCE
"TBWOIK,ITB"
"The beast was on its knees, in the blood." ->blood imagery indicates a violent culmination of their fears -> demonstrating how ritualistic violence serves to externalise their inner darkness.
RITUALISTIC
58
VIOLENCE
"TBTD,ATCMIOTV"
"They began to dance, and the circle moved in on the victim." -> dance around the victim exemplifies how violence has become a performance ->reinforcing their savagery as a collective celebration.
RITUALISTIC
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VIOLENCE
"WGGTT"
"What’s grownups going to think?"-> Piggy’s concern about adult judgment reflects the boys’ struggle between civility + their inherent violent tendencies -> showing how easily savagery can surface
INHERENT IN HUMAN NATURE
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VIOLENCE "NW...TOTAC"
"No words... tearing of teeth and claws." ->absence of communication during this violent act ->primal instincts that emerge when societal norms collapse -> showcasing violence as intrinsic to human nature.
INHERENT IN HUMAN NATURE
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VIOLENCE
"PFFFALOHBATSRRITS"
"Piggy fell forty feet and landed on his back across the square red rock in the sea." ->Piggy's brutal death signifies the tragic culmination of inherent violence among the boys -> reflects the devastating consequences of their moral decay + highlights the destructive potential within human nature.
INHERENT IN HUMAN NATURE
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VIOLENCE
"TGTHYT!"
"They’re going to hunt you tomorrow!" ->threat reveals the boys' descent into savagery ->showing that violence has become a premeditated + accepted part of their interactions ->inherent aggression.
INHERENT IN HUMAN NATURE
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SIMON
"WHSSTMHA"
"What he saw seemed to make him afraid” ->his fear indicates his deep understanding of the island's moral decay ->shows his sensitivity to the evil that lurks beneath the surface ->foreshadowing the tragic events that unfold as he confronts the darkness within the boys
INSIGHTFUL & PERCEPTIVE
64
SIMON
"MTINB...MIOU"
"Maybe there is no beast...maybe it’s only us."-> Simon’s perception that the true source of fear + savagery lies within the boys themselves -> underscores the theme of innate human evil, suggesting that external monsters are reflections of internal moral decay
INSIGHTFUL & PERCEPTIVE
65
SIMON
"STOTB,TRBHISTPOAHAOHAS"
"Simon thought of the beast, there rose before his inward sight the picture of a human at once heroic and sick." -> captures Simon’s unique perspective on humanity, recognising that individuals can embody both nobility + corruption ->understanding of this duality emphasises his role as a prophetic figure, aware of the complexities of human nature that others overlook
INSIGHTFUL & PERCEPTIVE
66
SIMON
"HGWGBTA,IR"
"His gaze was held by that ancient, inescapable recognition."-> reveals Simon’s awareness of the timeless nature of human darkness -> reinforcing his tragic isolation as he confronts this reality.
INSIGHTFUL & PERCEPTIVE
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SIMON
"ITWOTCTM"
"I think we ought to climb the mountain."-> proactive suggestion highlights Simon’s initiative to seek the truth ->showcasing his spiritual depth and contrast with the chaos around him
INSIGHTFUL & PERCEPTIVE
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SIMON
"SDBMOTTOS"
"Simon's dead body moved out towards the open sea." ->body drifting away signifies the departure of moral clarity + purity from the island ->marking the tragic end of innocence amidst the growing savagery.
CHRIST-LIKE FIGURE
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SIMON
"TWRFADSCWB"
"The water rose further and dressed Simon's coarse hair with brightness." ->imagery elevates Simon’s death to a spiritual level ->portraying him as a martyr whose purity + goodness shine through even in death.
CHRIST-LIKE FIGURE
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SIMON
"TLOHCS,ATTOHSBSM"
"The line of his cheek silvered, and the turn of his shoulder became sculptured marble." ->emphasizes Simon's transformation into a symbol of divinity -> reflecting the idealized qualities of transcendence associated with his character.
CHRIST-LIKE FIGURE
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SIMON
"ABOTH"
"A body on the hill." ->underscores the irony of Simon's demise, as his death ->intended to unveil the truth -> ultimately triggers an escalation of chaos and brutality among the boys.
CHRIST-LIKE FIGURE
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SIMON
"SBIIHETEMEI"
"Simon became inarticulate in his effort to express mankind's essential illness." -> inability to articulate his insights reveals the depth of his understanding + emphasises his loneliness as others fail to grasp the gravity of his message.
ISOLATED & MISUNDERSTOOD
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SIMON
"SEFAHIR"
"Simon’s effort fell about him in ruins." -> illustrates the hopelessness of Simon’s attempts to share his thoughts ->reinforcing his alienation as he confronts a society unwilling to listen.ISOLATED & MISUNDERSTOOD
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SIMON
"SWCOSAADMOAH"
"Simon was crying out something about a dead man on a hill." -> signify his urgent need to communicate the truth, yet his message remains ignored ->highlighting his tragic fate as a misunderstood prophet.ISOLATED & MISUNDERSTOOD
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SIMON
"S,VLB" "SH" "BAC"
"Skinny, vivid little boy," "Straight hair," "black and coarse.” -> emphasizes Simon's frailness and uniqueness -> setting him apart from the other boys + accentuating his isolation + vulnerability in a brutal environment.ISOLATED & MISUNDERSTOOD
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POWER/LEADERSHIP
"WCLTFO.TOOHOBR"
“We can’t let the fire out. That’s our only hope of being rescued.” ->Ralph prioritises the fire as a symbol of hope ->reflecting his democratic leadership focused on the group's welfare
RALPH
77
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"TCDCOTOTM"
“The conch doesn’t count on top of the mountain.” ->illustrates Ralph's struggle to maintain authority as the boys increasingly reject the rules symbolized by the conch
RALPH
78
POWER/LEADERSHI[
"IC.IWC"
“I’m chief. I was chosen.” ->Ralph's assertion of leadership based on election highlights the fragility of democratic power against primal instincts
RALPH
79
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"WTUOHI?IWDMSUT,HAWGTBR?"
“What’s the use of having it? If we don’t make smoke up there, how are we going to be rescued?” -> focus on rationality underscores his role as the voice of reason and the importance of intellect in leadership
PIGGY
80
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"WCABLR"
“We can’t all be like Ralph.” ->shows Piggy's awareness of his marginalisation ->highlighting the struggle for recognition of intellect over charisma
PIGGY
81
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"ANSWA'W'"
“Ain’t no such word as ‘we’.” ->Piggy recognises social divisions among the boys, contrasting his call for unity with the growing chaos.
PIGGY
82
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"INGTPAL.NWY"
“I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you.” ->Jack’s rejection of Ralph’s authority signifies his desire for independence + his shift toward authoritarian leadership
JACK
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POWER/LEADERSHIP
"WGTMSUH-OD"
“We’ve got to make smoke up there—or die.” ->Jack’s focus on hunting + survival reflects how he manipulates fear to gain control ->representing the dark side of leadership.
JACK
84
POWER/LEADERSHIP
"IDWTBPOTP.IWTBAL"
“I don't want to be part of the pack. I want to be a leader.” ->reflects Jack’s ambition + desire for power ->illustrating his break from Ralph’s leadership + his attraction to dominance + control
JACK
85
SUFFERING
"HS-UTABG!"
“His specs – use them as burning glasses!” ->this use of Piggy's glasses for fire illustrates the desperation of the boys and the physical struggle for survival in their harsh environment
PHYSICAL
86
SUFFERING
"TWRFADSCHWB.TLOHSBSM"
“The water rose farther and dressed Simon's coarse hair with brightness. The line of his shoulder became sculptured marble.” ->Simon's death symbolizes the physical consequences of violence, showcasing the tragic loss of innocence amidst the brutality of their actions.
PHYSICAL
87
SUFFERING
"TWS,IWT;BTWH"
“They were savages, it was true; but they were human.” ->this acknowledgment highlights the physical suffering caused by their descent into savagery ->revealing the conflict between their humanity and primal instincts.
PHYSICAL
88
SUFFERING
"WAW?H?OA?OS?"
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages?” ->Ralph's question reveals their emotional turmoil + confusion about their identity.
EMOTIONAL
89
SUFFERING
"IDWTPA"
“I don’t want to play anymore.” ->This expresses disillusionment -> reflecting the boys’ emotional pain as they lose their innocence.
EMOTIONAL
90
SUFFERING
"WGTMSUT-OD"
“We’ve got to make smoke up there—or die.” ->This plea illustrates their fear + emotional suffering tied to the struggle for survival.
EMOTIONAL
91
SUFFERING
"ISOU.ISOBC"
“I’m scared of us. I’m scared of being caught.” ->This fear highlights the boys' moral suffering as they confront their capacity for evil.
MORAL
92
SUFFERING
"TCEIATWFACTE"
“The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.” ->The conch's destruction symbolizes the loss of order -> representing profound moral decay.
MORAL
93
SUFFERING
"WNS.WE"
“We’re not savages. We’re English!” ->This denial showcases their moral conflict ->revealing the pain of losing their civilised identity.
MORAL
94
INNOCENCE
"WCHETAO.WHTH'HU'LAS"
“We can’t have everybody talking at once. We’ll have to have ‘Hands up’ like at school.” -> reflects the boys' initial innocence + desire for order as they mimic school rules ->indicating their hope for cooperation in a chaotic environment.
CHILDHOOD/PLAYFULNESS
95
INNOCENCE
"TBBTD,ATEOTHCOT"
“The boys began to dance, and the excitement of the hunt came over them.” ->joyful dance captures their playful spirit + initial thrill of adventure ->foreshadowing the shift from innocent play to violent savagery.
CHILDHOOD/PLAYFULNESS
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INNOCENCE
"WHLOF"
“We’ll have lots of fun!” ->Ralph’s enthusiasm for fun highlights the boys’ carefree attitude + innocence before darker elements of human nature emerges.
CHILDHOOD/PLAYFULNESS
97
INNOCENCE
TCHUIRH."WCUTTCTO.HAM."
The conch held up in Ralph’s hand. ‘We can use this to call the others. Have a meeting.” ->illustrates the boys’ initial innocence + belief in cooperation, as the conch symbolises their hope for order + unity in their new environment.
CONCH
98
INNOCENCE
"WCDAWTC"
“We can’t do anything without the conch.” ->emphasises the boys' reliance on the conch for order ->illustrating their belief in shared governance + mutual respect.
CONCH
99
INNOCENCE
"TCEIATWFACTE"
“The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.” -> conch’s destruction symbolises the collapse of order + civility ->marking the end of innocence as the boys descend into savagery.
CONCH
100
INNOCENCE
"MTIAB...MIOU"
“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.” ->Simon’s insight reveals his understanding of human nature ->highlighting his innocence as he recognises that the true threat lies within themselves.
THROUGH SIMON
101
INNOCENCE
"TCBOTWWF,ATAWFOTSSOTB"
“The candle-buds opened their wide white flowers, and the air was full of the sweet scent of the blossom.” ->underscores Simon's connection to nature + innocence ->contrasting sharply with the boys’ emerging darkness.
THROUGH SIMON
102
INNOCENCE
"HAPOU.HCOOTD,AWAGITD"
“He’s a part of us. He comes out of the darkness, and we all go into the darkness.” ->Simon’s acknowledgment of their shared darkness symbolises the ultimate loss of innocence as the boys embrace their savagery.
THROUGH SIMON
103
FEAR
"HSTBCITD"
“He says the beastie came in the dark.” -> The boys' fear of an unseen creature reflects their anxiety about the unfamiliar island ->creating irrational panic.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
104
FEAR
"WAW?H?OA?WGUGTT?"
“What are we? Humans? Or animals? Or savages? What’s grown-ups going to think?” -> Piggy’s question reveals their fear of the uncertain future + the loss of their civilised selves without adult guidance.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
105
FEAR
"MTIAB...MIOU"
“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.”->Simon’s insight suggests that the real beast is their own inner darkness, deepening their psychological fear.
FEAR OF THE BEAST
106
FEAR
"TWNLLSTOTS"
“There was no light left save that of the stars.” -> increasing darkness symbolizes the boys’ growing fear of the unknown, as hope fades and savagery takes over.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
107
FEAR
"TTI-FCHYAMTAD"
“The thing is—fear can't hurt you any more than a dream.” ->Jack’s dismissal of fear contrasts with how the boys’ belief in the beast soon becomes deadly ->showing fear’s danger.
FEAR OF THE BEAST
108
FEAR
"TBWOIKITC,IAFOIF"
“The beast was on its knees in the centre, its arms folded over its face” ->Simon’s mistaken identity as the beast leads the boys to kill him, showing how fear overrides their reason and morality.
FEAR OF THE BEAST
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FEAR
"HSHSTB,TST,AWICBT?"
“He says he saw the beastie, the snake-thing, and will it come back tonight?” ->Fear of the beast is exploited early by Jack to manipulate the group + establish control.
FEAR AS A TOOL OF POWER
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FEAR
"IGTBC.TGTHYT"
“I’m going to be chief. They’re going to hunt you tomorrow.” ->Jack uses fear of violence + the beast to intimidate and dominate ->solidifying his power.
FEAR AS A TOOL OF POWER
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FEAR
"HAPC,IH?"
“He’s a proper chief, isn’t he?” -> Jack’s control over the boys is built on their fear of the beast ->making him appear as a protector.
FEAR AS A TOOL OF POWER
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FEAR
"S?S?TWYG!IMT!TIATFYA!TCIG-"
“See? See? That’s what you’ll get! I meant that! There isn’t a tribe for you anymore! The conch is gone—” -> Jack uses fear + the destruction of the conch to assert his dominance ->signalling that without the conch’s authority, there is no law or protection, only his power
FEAR AS A TOOL OF POWER
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NATURE
"TLWSASAML-BOSASGAP"
"The lagoon was still as a mountain lake—blue of all shades and shadowy green and purple.”-> the island as serene, beautiful + untouched.
A PARADISE
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NATURE
"FAFGTOTSTAEWTSOR"
"Flower and fruit grew together on the same tree and everywhere was the scent of ripeness." -> abundance of food + lush greenery creates an Eden-like paradise for the boys.
A PARADISE
115
NATURE
"TAWBWS"
"The air was bright with sunlight." ->the bright, warm environment ->of peace + beauty in nature.
A PARADISE
116
NATURE
"BTPTWME.SAOG-ATP-HBSITL"
"Beyond the platform there was more enchantment. Some act of God—a typhoon perhaps—had banked sand inside the lagoon." ->magical quality of the island ->almost as if it were a paradise created just for the boys.
A PARADISE
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NATURE
"THSTITIBATW"
"The heat seemed to increase till it became a threatening weight." ->the intense heat transforms from pleasant to oppressive ->hostile nature
A THREATENING FORCE
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NATURE
"TDOTFWFOC,FOTU"
"The darkness of the forest was full of claws, full of the unknown." ->fear ->dense forest symbolising the boys’ fear of the unknown.
A THREATENING FORCE
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NATURE
"ATEITFLAB"
"A tree exploded in the fire like a bomb." ->fire, an element of nature, becomes destructive + frightening ->demonstrating nature’s capacity for danger.
A THREATENING FORCE
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NATURE
"TSGDLAAE"
"The sun gazed down like an angry eye.” ->Nature is personified as hostile ->reinforcing the boys' sense of vulnerability against a powerful environment.
A THREATENING FORCE
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NATURE
"TSATMWP.ATFOWOTEPWH,BSOES"
"The sun and the moon were pulling, and the film of water on the earth planet was held, bulging slightly, on either side." ->tide mirrors the boys’ building tension + the pull between civilisation + savagery.
A REFLECTION OF THE BOYS' INNER SAVAGERY
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NATURE
"TFWABSTLOTTOTT"
"The fire was a bright squirrel that leapt on the tops of the trees." ->fire, symbolising chaos + destruction ->grows out of control just as the boys’ behaviour does.
A REFLECTION OF THE BOYS' INNER SAVAGERY
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NATURE
"TIWSULDW"
"The island was scorched up like dead wood." -> as the boys descend into savagery ->they devastate the island, leaving it as barren as their morals have become.
A REFLECTION OF THE BOYS' INNER SAVAGERY
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NATURE
"CDFWATAPSOR,ATWABCB"
"Colours drained from water and trees and pink surfaces of rock, and the white and brown clouds brooded." -> the darkening, drained environment reflects the boys' lost innocence + the ominous mood as their savagery intensifies.
A REFLECTION OF THE BOYS' INNER SAVAGERY
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EVIL
"WT?"
“What’s that?” ->initial confusion reveals the boys’ fear of the unknown ->evil lurks in their unfamiliar surroundings.
THE BEAST
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EVIL
"TBIAH"
“The beast is a hunter.” ->beast as a predator ->primal, evil instincts that lurk within humanity -> echoing theme of innate savagery.
THE BEAST
127
EVIL
"MTIAB...MIOU"
“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.” ->Simon's insight indicates that the true source of evil lies within the boys themselves -> revealing their internal struggle against their darker impulses.
THE BEAST
128
EVIL
"WNAOTB"
“We’re not afraid of the beast.” ->reflects the boys' initial denial of evil ->struggle to confront the darkness within themselves.
THE BEAST
129
EVIL
"WNS.WE."
“We’re not savages. We’re English.” ->Ralph's denial illustrates the fragile nature of civilization ->beneath their civilized facade lies a potential for evil.
THE DESCENT OF THE BOYS INTO SAVAGERY
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EVIL
"KTB!CHT!SHB!"
“Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!” ->symbolizes the boys' surrender to primal instincts -> a celebration of violence + the triumph of evil over reason.
THE DESCENT OF THE BOYS INTO SAVAGERY
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EVIL
"TMWATOIO,BWJH"
“The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid.” ->mask represents the boys’ loss of identity and moral restraint ->allowing their inner evil to emerge freely.
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EVIL
"TWAAOH"
“They were all afraid of him.” ->Jack's ability to instil fear highlights how evil becomes a tool for control ->manipulating the boys to embrace their savage natures.
THE DESCENT OF THE BOYS INTO SAVAGERY
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EVIL
"THIFTB.IAG"
“The head is for the beast. It’s a gift.” ->the offering of the pig’s head symbolises the boys’ acknowledgment of evil as a force to be appeased, rather than confronted.
THE LOTF (PIG’S HEAD) AS A PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF EVIL
134
EVIL
"WWLOTPH...HOTS"
“What was left of the pig’s head… hung on the stick.” -> decay of the pig’s head reflects the boys' moral degradation -> illustrating how evil corrupts and consumes them.
THE LOTF (PIG’S HEAD) AS A PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF EVIL
135
EVIL
"TLOTFHOHS"
"The Lord of the Flies hung on his stick.” ->signifies the embodiment of evil + chaos ->marking the loss of innocence + the complete descent into savagery
THE LOTF (PIG’S HEAD) AS A PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF EVIL
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IDENTITY
"WGTHRAOT.AAWNS"
“We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages.” -> emphasises the boys’ initial belief in civilised identity -> naivety + hope for order despite their isolation.
INNOCENCE
137
IDENTITY
"TIOI.IAGI.UTGCTFU,WHF."
“This is our island. It’s a good island. Until the grownups come to fetch us, we’ll have fun.” ->Ralph’s perspective reflects a carefree + innocent identity -> initial excitement + belief in a temporary paradise.
INNOCENCE
138
IDENTITY
"TCEIATWFACTE"
“The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.” ->destruction of the conch symbolises the shattering of their innocent identities ->marking a pivotal shift from civilisation to chaos.
INNOCENCE
139
IDENTITY
"HAH"
“He’s a hunter.” ->about Jack signifies their initial roles + innocence ->identity is constructed through play + responsibility.
INNOCENCE
140
IDENTITY
"KTB!CHT!SHB!"
“Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!” ->exemplifies the boys’ complete descent into savagery ->their identities have shifted from children to violent hunters.
SAVAGERY
141
IDENTITY
"TMWATOIO,BWJH,LFSASC"
“The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness.” -> mask symbolises the loss of individual identity ->allowing Jack to embrace his savage instincts + revealing the duality of human nature.
SAVAGERY
142
IDENTITY
"WGTMSUT-OD"
“We’ve got to make smoke up there—or die.” ->urgent focus on survival signifies a transformation in identity from hopefulness to a primal instinct for survival ->indicative of their savagery.
SAVAGERY
143
IDENTITY
"TBWHAH;ATBHNMFOI"
“The beast was harmless and horrible; and the boys had no more fear of it.” -> their acceptance of the beast as part of themselves highlights a loss of fear + a total embrace of their savage identities ->marking their moral decline.
SAVAGERY
144
IDENTITY
"IF.OU"
“I’m frightened. Of us.” ->underscores Ralph's recognition of the loss of their individual identities + the darkness within themselves ->profound transformation they have undergone.
LOSS OF INDIVIDUALITY
145
IDENTITY
"TT"
“The tribe.” -> the term “the tribe” underscores the collective identity that has supplanted individual identities ->emphasising the power of group mentality.
LOSS OF INDIVIDUALITY
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IDENTITY
"TS...TU"
“The savages... that’s us.” -> their identity as “savages” illustrates a complete resignation to their primal nature ->marking the loss of their former civilised selves.
LOSS OF INDIVIDUALITY
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THE CONCH
"TIOI.IAGI.UTC"
“This is our island. It’s a good island. Until the conch.” -> the boys’ early optimism + their reliance on the conch to maintain order in their new environment.
SYMBOL OF CIVILISATION + ORDER
148
THE CONCH
"IBTC"HS,"AWCTO"
“I’ll blow the conch,” he said, “and we’ll call the others.” -> emphasises conch’s role as a unifying symbol that brings the boys together ->hope for structured governance.
SYMBOL OF CIVILISATION + ORDER
149
IDENTITY
"WNGTBR"
“We’re not going to be rescued.” ->realization signifies a surrender to their savage identity ->full acceptance of the new reality they have created.
LOSS OF INDIVIDUALITY
150
THE CONCH
"TSAIAPAAWP"
"the shell as interesting and pretty and a worthy plaything." -> illustrates the initial fascination the boys have with the conch -> potential to inspire wonder + cooperation -> indicative of civilised behaviour
SYMBOL OF CIVILISATION + ORDER
151
THE CONCH
"ICTSWADC,TTWALFP...CWAD,EP"
"in colour the shell was a deep cream, touched there with a little fading pink... covered with a delicate, embossed pattern.” -> conch’s beauty emphasises its uniqueness + the delicate nature of the order it represents -> reflecting the boys’ early attempts to create a civilised society.
SYMBOL OF CIVILISATION + ORDER
152
THE CONCH
"TF,SBOTS"
"the fragile, shining beauty of the shell." ->conch’s symbolic fragility ->order it represents is easily threatened by the boys' primal instincts.
SYMBOL OF CIVILISATION + ORDER
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THE CONCH
"PLTW,MG..."
"Piggy lifted the white, magic shell...” ->underscores Piggy's recognition of the conch as a powerful tool for governance ->role in establishing rules + authority among the boys.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
154
THE CONCH
"WIB,LOR,OTHAK?"
"which is better, law or rescue, or to hunt and kill?" ->reveals the conflict between civilised order + primal instincts ->conch serves as a focal point for discussions about authority + morality.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
155
THE CONCH
"RWTCATAGS"
"Ralph waved the conch and the assembly grew silent." -> illustrates the conch’s effectiveness in maintaining order during assemblies.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
156
THE CONCH
"PLTW,MS.."
"Piggy lifted the white, magic shell...” ->underscores Piggy's recognition of the conch as a powerful tool for governance ->role in establishing rules + authority among the boys.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
157
THE CONCH
"HHTCUAHVWLAC"
"He held the conch up and his voice was loud and clear." ->reinforces Ralph’s leadership and the conch’s power to command attention.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
158
THE CONCH
"RWTCATAGS"
"Ralph waved the conch and the assembly grew silent." -> illustrates the conch’s effectiveness in maintaining order during assemblies.
INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORITY + LEADERSHIP
159
THE CONCH
"ETTAHBTYAPTANW"
"exposure to the air had bleached the yellow and pink to a near-white." ->fading colours of the conch symbolise the deterioration of civilisation + order on the island ->boys' society is losing its vibrancy + structure.
REPRESENTATION OF DECLINE + CHAOS
160
THE CONCH
"ATCDCATEOTI"
"and the conch doesn't count at this end of the island." ->rejection of authority + the rules the conch once embodied -> complete descent into chaos + savagery
REPRESENTATION OF DECLINE + CHAOS
161
THE CONCH
"EABIATWFACTE"
"exploded and burst into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist." ->destruction of the conch represents the final collapse of order + civilisation among the boys ->marking a point of no return in their descent into chaos + violence.
REPRESENTATION OF DECLINE + CHAOS
162
THE BEAST
"WGTTATFATB"
"We’ve got to talk about this fear and the beast." ->Ralph acknowledges the boys' pervasive fear of the beast ->struggle to confront the unknown.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
163
THE BEAST
"WTB?"
"What’s the beast?" ->Piggy’s question shows the boys' confusion ->fear can lead to ignorance + superstition.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
164
THE BEAST
"TTI-FCHYAMTAD"
"The thing is – fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream." ->rationalises fear as an illusion ->underscoring its power to distort their perceptions ->Piggy downplays fear’s influence ->contrasting rational thought with the beast’s overwhelming power in their minds ->fear can manipulate their actions despite being unfounded.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
165
THE BEAST
"TBWHAH;IWAVOD"
"The beast was harmless and horrible; it was a vision of death."-> dead parachutist symbolises their fears ->represents both mortality + the horrors of their situation ->revealing their fear of death and the fragility of civilisation.
FEAR OF THE DEAD PARACHUTIST
166
THE BEAST
"WSTBWOOE"
"We’ve seen the beast with our own eyes." ->Sam’s assertion shows how fear has morphed into a shared belief that distorts reality ->reinforcing superstitions + deepening their descent into savagery.
FEAR OF THE DEAD PARACHUTIST
167
THE BEAST
"IWATOTA,AVOTB"
"It was a thing of the air, a vision of the beast."-> emphasises the beast’s ethereal quality ->fear can take on a life of its own + manifest in unsettling + imaginative ways.FEAR OF THE DEAD PARACHUTIST
168
THE BEAST
"TBIAPOU"
"The beast is a part of us."-> Simon’s realization shows that true evil lies within the boys ->critical moment of self-awareness about their capacity for savagery + moral decline.
THE LOTF
169
THE BEAST
"THIFTB.IAG"
"The head is for the beast. It’s a gift.” -> Jack's offering to the beast symbolizes their surrender to fear + primal instincts ->fear can lead to dehumanisation + the ritualization of violence.
THE LOTF
170
THE BEAST
"TLOTFHOHSAG"
"The Lord of the Flies hung on his stick and grinned." ->grotesque image of the Lord of the Flies embodies the boys’ fears + savagery ->beast becomes a tangible representation of their inner chaos + loss of innocence.
THE LOTF
