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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies. Chapter One Analysis. Symbolism. A. Conch Civilization = order Power = Ralph the “chief” B. Glasses (Piggy’s) 1. Theme of blindness/sight 2. Characterization of Piggy. Theme. A. Need for civilization Pg. 14 “We got to find the others. We got to do something”

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Lord of the Flies

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  1. Lord of the Flies Chapter One Analysis

  2. Symbolism • A. Conch • Civilization = order • Power = Ralph the “chief” B. Glasses (Piggy’s) 1. Theme of blindness/sight 2. Characterization of Piggy

  3. Theme • A. Need for civilization • Pg. 14 “We got to find the others. We got to do something” • B. Development of civilization • Use of conch (pg. 16) • Assemblage of boys • Election of leader C. Existence of Power 1. Over nature (pg 29,30) 2. Over boys (pg 18,19)

  4. Theme Cont’d • D. Existence of blindness/sight (throughout) • E. Fear of unknown (pg 31)

  5. Analysis of CharactersRalph • Extreme attractiveness • : what others say • Narrator (pg 7,10) • Piggy (pg 11) • Youthful innocence • What others say: • “There was no devil” (Golding 10) • What character says: • “No grownups!” (Golding 8) • What character does: • Stands on his head • Strips off his clothes

  6. Analysis of Characters • Piggy • All descriptions include reference to size • “The naked crooks of his knees were plump” (Golding 7) • All actions indicate social intimidation/ gaucheness • “He wiped his glasses and adjusted them on his button nose… He looked critically at Ralph’s golden body and then down at his own clothes.” (Golding 11)

  7. Analysis of Characters • Jack • Ugly • “his face was crumpled and freckled, and ugly without silliness” (Golding 20) • Rude • “’You’re talking too much,’ said Jack Merridew. ‘Shut up, Fatty.’” (Golding 21) • Fearful • “The pause was only long enough for them to understand what an enormity the downward stroke would be…Jacks face was white under the freckles…They knew very well why he hadn’t: because of the enormity of the knife descending and cutting into living flesh” (Golding 31)

  8. Development of Conflict • Means for survival • Struggle for power: Ralph vs. Jack • Juxtaposition- pgs. 18-19 • Ralph controls little ‘uns, Jack controls chorus • Treatment of Piggy • By Ralph • By Jack

  9. Significance of Setting • War (pg 8,14) • causes boys’ situation • Represents turmoil of outer world- no real sanctuary • Deserted island • No civilization / no order • Boat shaped -ancient symbol of civilization • Children become “essence” of man- no outside influences on their becoming evil

  10. Use of Devices • Grotesque imagery (pg 10,19,20,29) • Creates beginnings of savagery • Heat imagery (pg 7, 14,throughout)- symbol of Hell • Furthers idea of savagery • Introduces idea of evil within all men

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