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Exploring Symbolism and Characterization in Lord of the Flies

Discover the depth of symbols and characters in the classic novel Lord of the Flies. Understand how symbols like Ralph, Jack, and Piggy's glasses represent deeper themes. Explore characterization methods used by the author to reveal personalities. Create timelines and character sheets to immerse in the story fully.

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Exploring Symbolism and Characterization in Lord of the Flies

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  1. Lord of the Flies SYMBOLISIM and CHARACTERIZATION

  2. What is a symbol? • A symbol is a person, place, a thing, or an event used to represent something else: the dove is a symbol of peace. Characters in literature are often symbols of good or evil.

  3. Lord of the Flies Symbols • Ralph • Jack • Piggy’s glasses • Conch • Beast • Simion

  4. In order to understand how a character is a symbol, you must understand the character.

  5. Characterization • Characterization is the method an author uses to reveal or describe characters and their various personalities.

  6. What clues does the author give the reader in order to develop characterization? • Physical description • What the character does (actions) • What the character says • What the character thinks/feels • What other characters say or do to the character • When and where the character lives

  7. Your Task Today • Each group must create a timeline of the happenings in the book thus far. • Each group must finish the characterization sheets for Jack, Ralph, Piggy, & Simon • Then, we will work on the procedure of literature circle behavior

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