1. Lord of the Flies
Chapter One Analysis

2. Symbolism A. Conch Civilization = order Power = Ralph the “chief”
B. Glasses (Piggy’s)
1. Theme of blindness/sight
2. Characterization of Piggy

3. Theme A. Need for civilization B. Development of civilization
Pg. 14 “We got to find the others. We got to do something”
B. Development of civilization
Use of conch (pg. 16)
Assemblage of boys
Election of leader
C. Existence of Power
1. Over nature (pg 29,30)
2. Over boys (pg 18,19)

4. Theme Cont’d D. Existence of blindness/sight (throughout)
E. Fear of unknown (pg 31)

5. Analysis of Characters Ralph
Extreme attractiveness
: what others say
Narrator (pg 7,10)
Piggy (pg 11)
Youthful innocence
What others say:
“There was no devil” (Golding 10)
What character says:
“No grownups!” (Golding 8)
What character does:
Stands on his head
Strips off his clothes

6. Analysis of Characters
Piggy
All descriptions include reference to size
“The naked crooks of his knees were plump” (Golding 7)
All actions indicate social intimidation/ gaucheness
“He wiped his glasses and adjusted them on his button nose… He looked critically at Ralph’s golden body and then down at his own clothes.” (Golding 11)

7. Analysis of Characters
Jack
Ugly
“his face was crumpled and freckled, and ugly without silliness” (Golding 20)
Rude
“’You’re talking too much,’ said Jack Merridew. ‘Shut up, Fatty.’” (Golding 21)
Fearful
“The pause was only long enough for them to understand what an enormity the downward stroke would be…Jacks face was white under the freckles…They knew very well why he hadn’t: because of the enormity of the knife descending and cutting into living flesh” (Golding 31)

8. Development of Conflict
Means for survival
Struggle for power: Ralph vs. Jack
Juxtaposition- pgs
Ralph controls little ‘uns, Jack controls chorus
Treatment of Piggy
By Ralph
By Jack

9. Significance of Setting
War (pg 8,14)
causes boys’ situation
Represents turmoil of outer world- no real sanctuary
Deserted island
No civilization / no order
Boat shaped -ancient symbol of civilization
Children become “essence” of man- no outside influences on their becoming evil

10. Use of Devices Grotesque imagery (pg 10,19,20,29)
Creates beginnings of savagery
Heat imagery (pg 7, 14,throughout)- symbol of Hell
Furthers idea of savagery
Introduces idea of evil within all men