Friday, October 17, 2008

Christ Figure

Is there a Christ figure in The Lord of the Flies? If so, then who is it. Explain.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Why Things Didn't Work Out

Whose fault was it that things didn't work out on the island? Explain.

Innocent Children

Traditionally, children are portrayed as innocent. Are they in Lord of the Flies? Explain
how so or how not.

After Reading 2

Suppose the naval officer had not come along in the end, and Ralph had been murdered.
How would that have changed the meaning of the story?

After Reading

What faults in our society does William Golding point out in Lord of the Flies?

Understanding the Resolution

Ralph answers, "Yes" to the naval officer when he asks if a war is going on. Explain what
the war is about and who the rival sides are.

A Parable

What is a parable, and how is Lord of the Flies one?