Transcript Document
Lord of the Flies Characters • The fair-haired boy at the start of the novel. • Ralph’s outgoing nature and “ambition” make him a natural leader. • Other boys consider him sensible but fun. • He is closely associated with Conch shell and the democratic assemblies. • His name is derived from Old English word for "wolf council" Ralph • Leader of the choir and used to being in charge. • Some of the choir boys think he is too strict and domineering. • He is jealous when Ralph is chosen as leader. He becomes power hungry. • He is the leader of the choir/hunters/army. . • Name means ‘lord of the land’ in Old English or could be derived from the Hebrew name Jacob which literally means "one who takes over“ Jack • Piggy is the most intelligent character. He comes up with many good ideas. • However, he has several physical disadvantages. He is overweight, asthmatic, and short sited. Without his glasses, everything is a blur. • He displays more maturity than the other boys. • He is close to his Auntie. He looks after the littuns’ and seems to be the only one who cares about them. Piggy • Roger emerges gradually in the book • Name means ‘good with spear’ in Old English • Is he evil? • He is cruel. He deliberately spoils the littluns' games. But… • When throwing stones at the littleuns’ he deliberately misses, this shows a good side of Roger. Roger • He is markedly different than the other boys. Ralph says “He’s funny” Piggy say “He’s cracked.” • Simon is often quiet and reflective. He likes to be alone in nature. • The Hebrew name "Shim'on" means "one who listens or observes” • His insightfulness leads him to be frightened as if he senses danger. Simon • Twin boys, often referred to together as “Samneric” • Jack is the first to give them this nickname and take away identity/humanity. • Some readers feel like Sam and Eric represent the tug of war between good and evil. • In history, when things are really going badly “brother turns against brother” (think Civil War). Sam and Eric • The Littleuns are the younger children on the island. • They represent “average people” in society as opposed to the bigguns who are leaders involved in power struggles. • One of the first clues that Lord of the Flies is an “allegory” (like Animal Farm) The littleuns