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What does Ralph symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?
Who is the smartest boy and symbolizes science and rationality?
Piggy
Which character is the head boy of the chorus and is power hungry?
What does Simon recognize about the beast?
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Who are Samneric?
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Who saves the children at the end of 'Lord of the Flies'?
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What happens to the character Roger?
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What does the beast turn out to be when discovered by Simon?
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How does Percival Wemys Madison comfort himself?
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Match the characters with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Key Characters in Lord of the Flies
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Ralph: Represents leadership and civilization; symbolizes law and government; maintains focus on the signal fire for rescue.
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Piggy: The intellect of the group; embodies rationality and scientific thinking; struggles with his asthma and physical appearance but strives for order.
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Jack: Antagonistic figure; seeks power and dominance; initially head of the choir but later becomes the leader of the hunters, representing savagery.
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Simon: Sensitive, insightful boy; one of the few who does not join Jack's tribe; recognizes the true nature of the "beast"; symbolizes innate goodness.
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Roger: Quiet initially, but becomes increasingly violent; displays cruelty and plays a key role in the demise of Piggy and the escalating violence on the island.
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The Lord of the Flies: A pig's head symbolizing the inherent evil within humans; serves as a grotesque offering to the imagined "beast."
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Samneric: Identical twins who represent the theme of unity; struggle with loyalty as they are coerced into joining Jack's tribe.
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Phil: A littlun who mistakenly identifies Simon as a beast, reflecting the group's gradual descent into fear and chaos.
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Percival Wemys Madison: Represents childhood innocence; recites his name and address to cope with fear; increasingly loses his grip on reality.
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Naval Officer: Represents authority and civilization; comes to rescue the boys, highlighting the contrast between their savagery and the outside world.
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Henry: The largest of the littluns; becomes a target for Roger’s bullying, illustrating the dynamic of power among the boys.
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Maurice: A follower of Jack; participates in the violent rituals; symbolizes how societal norms can be abandoned easily in favor of chaos.
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Robert: A bigun who portrays a pig during tribal rituals; his suffering emphasizes the brutality of the group dynamics.
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Bill: Another bigun, contributing to the group's strength and savagery.
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The Beast: Misinterpreted as a creature by the boys; represents the primal instincts and fears within each individual.
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Johnny: A small but tough littlun with natural aggression; illustrates the varied personalities among the children on the island.
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This quiz focuses on the key characters from William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'. Discover the attributes, symbolism, and roles of Ralph, Piggy, Jack, and others. Perfect for deepening your understanding of the novel's themes and character dynamics.
