Lord of the Flies Exam Questions & Answers (GRADED A)

Fire - ANSWER-The smoke of the signal fire symbolizes the best hope of the boys being rescued. To Piggy and Ralph, the fire represents the moral influence of their old life in England. Good- Fire reminds them of home, warmth and hope Bad- Destruction Beastie - ANSWER-The beast is seen as a real object on the island which frightens the boys. In reality the beast is only their own internal fear. It is located in the soul and mind of the boys, leading them to the natural chaos of a society with no adults. The beast personifies the fear that every human being on earth feels. Pig - ANSWER-It illustrates the line of aggression which becomes more and more dominant in the course of events. Thus, it is a symbol of Jack's leadership. The first killing of a pig also foreshadows Piggy's death. His nickname Piggy contains the word "pig." He is killed by the hunters like a pig. the lord of the flies - ANSWER-Symbolizes the power of evil and the evilness in the boys (and in humanity). The head is called "Lord of the Flies" which is a translation of the word Beelzebub (name of the devil in the Bible). The Lord of the Flies is connected with the symbol of the pig (or rather, the head of a pig). It is a symbolic dramatization of human evil. Piggy's Specs - ANSWER-They symbolize the voice of reason and logic among the boys. A symbol of intelligence and education.