Lord Of The Flies Chapter Titles
This deck covers the symbolic meanings and themes of each chapter title in 'Lord of the Flies'. It explores the deeper significance of the chapter titles and how they relate to the story's events and characters.
The Sound of the Shell
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The Sound of the Shell
Fire on the Mountain
Fire is a distress signal. Shows the boys understanding of what can be done to help them get rescued.
Huts on the Beach
Creates a view of paradise as a beautiful sanctuary away from reality and society. Ironic that huts are usually temporary locations but the boys se...
Painted Faces and Long Hair
Painted face hides the identity of someone. The children are losing their identity following Jack. Long hair shows descent into savagery- no tidine...
Beast from Water
Water usually seen as pure which suggests the beast comes from purity. The water is what separates them from society and traps them on the island.<...
Beast from Air
The beast has grown and now suffocates and traps them completely. Dead pilot on parachute falls on island and the boys think it is the beast.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The Sound of the Shell | Refers to conch shell which gathers the boys. Symbolic of authority shell represents (boys immediately respond to it) Reference to World War Two and the sound of the air raid sirens and shell from the bombs. |
Fire on the Mountain | Fire is a distress signal. Shows the boys understanding of what can be done to help them get rescued. |
Huts on the Beach | Creates a view of paradise as a beautiful sanctuary away from reality and society. Ironic that huts are usually temporary locations but the boys seem to be stuck on the island. |
Painted Faces and Long Hair | Painted face hides the identity of someone. The children are losing their identity following Jack. Long hair shows descent into savagery- no tidiness like at home and in school. Suggests the creation of a tribe. |
Beast from Water | Water usually seen as pure which suggests the beast comes from purity. The water is what separates them from society and traps them on the island. |
Beast from Air | The beast has grown and now suffocates and traps them completely. Dead pilot on parachute falls on island and the boys think it is the beast. |
Shadows and Tall Trees | Like an adventure for the boys to find the beast (mystery). Shadows are their fears and the trees make a different world for the boys which brings out the darkness in themselves. Like the unconscious mind - always there but not always seen (hidden beneath the surface). |
Gift for the Darkness | Juxtaposes gift (happiness) with darkness. Sacrificial act like tribal people do (pig is killed). Foreshadows a killing. |
A View to a Death | Refers to parachutist's death and Simon's. Turning point in the boys' behaviour and shows how far from civilisation they have come. |
The Shell and the Glasses | Two objects with power of some sort (authority and wisdom). Suggests authority will become more fragile and foreshadows the loss of wisdom and knowledge (Piggy's death). |
Castle Rock | Home of violent and barbaric activity. Symbolism of security and relief as Piggy and Simon are both safe now and do not have to suffer on the island any longer. |
The Cry of the Hunters | Double meaning- hunters chasing Ralph and at the end when they realise they will face consequences for their actions. |