Lord of the Flies -- The Final Reflection

Some critics contend that Golding's ending is, in slang terms, a cop-out. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Also, now that you've finished the book, briefly evaluate it.

Lord of the Flies Chapter 11 Reflection 

inspired by Chris Ferrall and South Park

OH MY GOD, THEY KILLED PIGGY!

Respond to the death of everybody's favorite spectacles-wearing character. What does his death mean for Ralph? For the group as a whole? How can it be interpreted symbolically? 

Chapter 9 Reflection Questions

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1. The Lord of the Flies' prediction that Simon would be killed by the other boys proves to be accurate. Did you expect this, or were you surprised? Was Simon interfering, something the Lord of the Flies warned him against, or was he trying to save them all from the real beast, themselves?
2. What is the significance of the figure on the mountain dropping onto the beach and then washing out to sea? Remember Simon's efforts to cry out his news to the chanting, dancing tribesmen.

Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 

Select one or more of the questions below to comment upon. (freely borrowed from http://pacek.tripod.com/WHSpage/lordquest.htm)

1. Throughout the novel, there has been conflict between Jack and Piggy. What do you think is the cause of this conflict? Why is it significant that Piggy, for the first time, helps to gather firewood only after Jack has broken from the group? Why does Piggy feel liberated?

2.Even though Jack enumerates Ralph' s faults, none of the boys is willing to oust Ralph as chief. What explanation can you offer for this?

3. Comment on your reaction to Simon's encounters with the Lord of the Flies. Do you think that Simon is hallucinating because of the heat? Remember that Simon is only a young boy, about eleven or twelve. Does such a young person usually have the kind of understanding and insight that Simon seems to possess? Do you think the Lord of the Flies' assessment of the other boys' feelings about Simon is accurate? Is there any evidence to support this? Do you think the Lord of the Flies' warning that the others will "do" Simon if he tries to interfere is realistic?