Lord of the Flies: Exploring Human Nature
This worksheet explores themes, characters, and literary devices in William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies,' suitable for Grade 11 ELA students.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Lord of the Flies: Exploring Human Nature
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, detailed answers. Refer to your knowledge of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' to support your responses.
1. Which character primarily represents the intellectual and rational side of humanity?
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Simon
2. What significant symbol represents order and civilization on the island?
The signal fire
The conch shell
Piggy's glasses
The beast
3. The boys' descent into savagery is symbolized by the increasing importance of the and the hunting of pigs.
4. Simon discovers that the true 'beast' on the island is not an external monster, but rather the within human nature.
5. Explain the significance of the quote: "Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill!" Who says this, and what does it reveal about the central theme of the novel?
6. Ralph is successful in maintaining complete order and civility among all the boys throughout their time on the island.
True
False
7. Piggy's glasses symbolize intellectualism and the ability to see clearly, both literally and figuratively.
True
False
8. William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' explores the inherent savagery and evil within human nature when societal constraints are removed. Discuss how the characters of Ralph and Jack, through their leadership styles and actions, exemplify this central theme. Provide specific examples from the novel to support your argument.