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Lord of the Flies
William Golding
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Ralph
Jack
Simon
Piggy
Roger
Sam and Eric
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What Does the Conch Symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
The struggle to build civilization
Man’s inherent evil
The dangers of mob mentality
War, and the future of mankind
Quotes By Section
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Quotes By Character
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Simon
Roger
Further Study
Context
Lord of the Flies and the Atomic Age
Lord of the Flies and Adventure Stories
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapter 4 Quiz
1
of 5
How do the boys sleep?
Their sleep is filled with nightmares and crying out.
They sleep soundly because of the calming sound of waves.
They sleep snug and warm by the fire.
The boys start sleepwalking.
2
of 5
What happens when the signal fire goes out?
A ship passes by.
A plane flies overhead.
Jack apologizes.
Ralph sets the forest on fire.
3
of 5
Why does the fire go out?
Because it rained
Because Ralph was too busy building shelters to keep it going
Because the littluns ran off
Because the boys in charge of the fire went hunting
4
of 5
What do the boys do during the feast?
They have a vote for a new leader.
They talk about going home.
They dance around the fire chanting.
They make plans to build better shelters.
5
of 5
What happens to Piggy’s glasses?
Piggy accidentally drops them on some rocks
Jack throws them and a lens breaks
The littluns take them and start playing with them
Jack grabs them and says they are his now
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Ralph: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
What Does the Conch Symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
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