Ms. Gokturk

Composition

Lord of the Flies Symbolism Group Work: Chapters 1-6

Please review the chapters we have read so far for the symbol/s you were assigned. Find evidence that would support your interpretation. All members of the group should write in their respective notebooks. You will share your findings/theories to the rest of the class and write in what the other groups found.

GROUP 1: BEASTIE

The boys are beginning to become very frightened of the beastie. What does the beastie symbolize?

GROUP 2: ROCK N ROLL

Rocks have appeared many times already. What do they symbolize?

GROUP 3: CONCH

We established that the conch symbolizes order and democracy. What is happening to the conch?

GROUP 4: FIRE, FIRE

The fire is the boys’ hope for rescue, but it can also be seen as being important in other ways. What does the fire represent?