William Golding

Setting: A deserted island in during the middle of a nuclear world war Point of View: Third Person Omniscient FOUNDATION

Ralph- The protagonist and elected leader of the boys. Piggy- Ralph’s second hand man and rational thinker for Ralph. Jack- Leader of the hunters, and antagonist of the story Simon- Generally kind boy, treats everyone with respect Sam and Eric- Twins that are inseparable who are under Ralph’s leadership. Roger- A tortuous boy who joins Jack’s group and later kills Piggy. IMPORTANT CHARACTERS

The Littluns- the youngest kids in the group of boys. Maurice- An older boy who supports Jack and his efforts Robert- He plays the role of a pig during a tribal dance Percival Wemys Madison- a littlun who has a nervous breakdown Johnny- a littlun who has a mean streak Henry- Biggest of the littluns and is pranked by Roger SECONDARY CHARACTERS

Arrival on the island Conch shell Assembly Island exploration Second assembly Signal Fire Time passes and boys become lackadaisical Jack becomes obsessed with hunting Ralph and Jack fight SUMMARY OVERVIEW

Assembly is called Dead parachutist Search the island for the beast Jack challenges Ralph Jack leaves the group Lord of the Flies Jack invites everyone to a feast Piggy’s glasses Jack captures Sam and Eric Piggy is killed by Roger Ralph is hunted Island catches fire Rescue SUMMARY OVERVIEW

Symbolism Conch Fire Hair Allegory Island: World Ralph’s Government: Democratic Government Jack’s Government: Autocratic Government Simon: Morals Piggy: Intellect that is ignored Imagery Fire Setting GOLDING’S STYLE

“He [Jack] laid the conch with great care in the grass at his feet. The humiliating tears were running from the corner of each eye. I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you.” "I just take the conch to say this. I can't see no more and I got to get my glasses back. Awful things has been done on this island. I voted for you for chief. He's the only one who ever got anything done. So now you speak, Ralph, and tell us what. Or else—” Piggy broke off, sniveling. Ralph took back the conch as he sat down. "Just an ordinary fire. You'd think we could do that, wouldn't you? Just a smoke signal so we can be rescued. Are we savages or what?" QUOTES

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