Describe the symbolic nature of Jack Merridew with ...



2013 Prompts for Oral Assessment: Lord of the Flies

Describe the symbolic nature of Jack Merridew with examples.

Describe the symbolic nature of Ralph with examples.

Describe the symbolic nature of Piggy with examples.

Discuss the significance of the Jack vs. Ralph conflict through the novel.

Discuss the significance of the Ralph vs. Ralph (internal) conflict in the novel.

Discuss the physical and figurative (symbolic) transformation that Jack makes through out the novel.

Describe the physical and symbolic nature of Roger with examples.

Discuss the importance of Ralph’s changing relationship with the other main characters as the novel moves forward. How does their literal relationship help to develop the plot?

The importance of the littluns in the novel isn’t in what they do but how they’re treated by the others. What do the actions of Ralph, Simon and Piggy toward them reveal?

Discuss the motif of leadership in the novel.

Discuss the motif of power in the novel.

The conch! Discuss its rise and fall from power.

Each character carries a main symbol through out the novel that represents them. Discuss the symbol for Piggy, Ralph, and Jack as Golding reveals it to the reader.

Discuss the symbolic use and description of the island as Golding’s setting.

Discuss the novel as a Freudian allegory.

Discuss the novel as a Biblical allegory.

Discuss the novel as a societal allegory.

What is Golding’s primary belief about human nature and man’s relationship with society? How is this belief depicted in the novel?

Describe the importance of the boy’s “rescue” on the final pages of the novel. What literary device is Golding employing here?

Discuss the creation of the hunters. What is their role in the novel?

What role do Sam and Eric play in the novel? These two are present during many major events. Why are they important?

Track and discuss the de-evolution theme that runs through the novel. Literal and Figurative evidence is o.k. here.

Discuss the idea of evil as Golding describes it in his novel.

Discuss Golding’s use of fear in the novel.

How does Golding connect Ralph and Piggy to the other boys in chapter 10? How is this at odds with how the novel has developed their relationship so far?

What is the role of adults/ "grownups" in this novel?

Compare and contrast Piggy’s relationship with Jack and Ralph.

Discuss the killing of the sow. What makes this scene so important?

In what ways is Lord of the Flies a novel about power?

Discuss Golding’s use of foreshadowing. When and why does he utilize this literary device?

Irony! Describe Golding’s use of this literary device in Lord of the Flies.

To what extent does Golding's style realistically capture the language and behavior patterns of children of this age?

Many of the littleuns do not have names, but Percival does. Why is this fact significant?

Pork…the other white meat. Discuss Golding's literal and symbolic use of the pig.

Identify the climax of the novel. Explain your reasons for choosing this point as the climax.

Discuss the literal and symbolic use of fire in the novel.

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