Chapter Six 

In Chapter 6, the dead parachutist makes his arrival. In what ways does he fulfill the boys' dreams (nightmares?) of a "beastie"? What might he symbolize?

Lord of the Flies Chapter 4 Reflection

1. Symbolism: When Jack sees Roger after the incident with Henry, Roger is described as “a darker shadow crept beneath the swarthiness of his skin” (57). What does this symbolize for Roger? Describe Jack’s face painting. What does it represent? How does the paint change Jack?

Piggy is described as wearing “the remainders of a pair of shorts, his fat body was golden brown, and the glasses still flashed when he looked at anything. He was the only boy on the island whose hair never seemed to grow. The rest were shock-headed, but Piggy’s hair still lay in wisps over his head as though baldness were his natural state and this imperfect covering would soon go, like the velvet on a young stag’s antlers” (59). What does this say about Piggy? What does he represent?

After Jack kills the pig, what does he do? What does this symbolize? Why is the fire so important? What does it represent? ("From Lord of the  Flies Discussion Questions," www.morgan.k12.ga.us)

Lord of the Flies -- Chapter Three

In this chapter, Ralph and Jack discuss the feelings of the boys on the island. Comment on how the boys' society compares to your own high school environment or other behavior you have observed, experienced or learned about. (adapted from lessonsfromliterature.org) 

One Amazing Thing is a novel about a group of people who, in a life-threatening situation, tell stories to one another and behave more or less peaceably while they await rescue.

The Lord of the Flies, on the other hand, is a story about a group of people (kids) who, in a life-threatening situation, descend into savagery while they await rescue.

Which outcome do you consider more realistic? Why?