Key Quotes from Lord of the Flies
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on key quotes from Lord of the Flies, designed to support GCSE students in analysing important textual extract and developing their understanding of literary techniques.
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Key Quotes from Lord of the Flies
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Introduction to Key Quotes
Scene Summary:
In this pivotal part of Lord of the Flies, Ralph confronts the chaos among the boys following the destruction of the signal fire. The scene captures the tension as characters grapple with fear, leadership, and the loss of civilisation. The context reflects Golding's exploration of innate human savagery versus societal order. The quote 'We’re not savages' signifies Ralph's attempt to uphold civilisation, contrasted with the phrase 'Kill the beast!' which reveals the descent into primal violence. These moments are crucial in understanding the novel's commentary on human nature.
Context Guide:
Golding’s Lord of the Flies depicts a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash during wartime. As they try to establish a society, their inherent brutality surfaces, challenging their attempts at order. The novel examines themes of civilisation versus savagery, loss of innocence, and power dynamics. Key moments often hinge on symbolic quotes that reflect these themes, such as the conch shell representing order and the pig’s head symbolising primal instincts. The excerpt below features some of the most significant quotations that encapsulate these ideas, offering insight into character motivations and thematic development.
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Identify the quote that signifies Ralph's attempt to maintain order and civilisation.
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase ‘Kill the beast!’ symbolise in the context of the novel?
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the quote ‘We’re not savages’ contrasts with the quote ‘Kill the beast!’ in portraying the novel’s themes.
[6 marks]4.
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase ‘the beast’ and explain its significance.
[3 marks]5.
Describe how Golding uses language to portray the tension between civilisation and savagery in this scene.
[8 marks]6.
Choose one quote from the scene and explain its impact on the reader’s understanding of the characters’ psychological states.
[4 marks]7.
Identify a literary device present in the phrase ‘the beast’ and discuss its effect.
[3 marks]8.
Reflect on how the scene summary and quotes help illustrate the central themes of Lord of the Flies.
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- 12/31/2025
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