Answer to Question #285444 in English for Kelsey Jand

Question

Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapter 12

Symbolism: In the microcosm of the island, what do each of these boys represent: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Roger, and Simon?

Answer 1

Ralph - represents a link to the adult world for many of the boys. Also, Ralph is representation of democracy.

Piggy - is the embodiment of intellect and rationalism. He firstly senses the seriousness of their life on the island and he reminds Ralph of their serious situation by using three words of death in succession when Ralph takes it for granted that they will be rescued soon.

Jack - represents the brilliant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill and dictator, the authoritarian man-of-power who enters the scene like a sergeant.

Roger – symbolizes evil

Simon - is the incarnation of goodness and saintliness.