Literature Analysis: Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
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Grade 6
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A worksheet focusing on symbolism in Lord of the Flies, emphasizing themes of nature and environment for Grade 6 students. It includes a summary, context guide, and a variety of questions to analyze symbolic elements within the novel.
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Literature Analysis: Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
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Introduction to Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
Scene Summary: In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, a group of boys stranded on a deserted island search for ways to survive and create their own society. Throughout the story, the island and its elements—such as the forest, the pig's head, and the ocean—serve as powerful symbols of larger ideas like civilization, chaos, and humanity's connection to nature.
Context Guide: The novel uses these natural settings to explore themes about environmental impact, innocence, and the loss of order. For example, the forest represents the wild, untamed parts of human nature, while the ocean symbolizes the boundary between civilization and the primal world. The pig's head, mounted on a stick, becomes a symbol of savagery and the destructive side of nature. Golding's vivid descriptions of these symbols challenge readers to consider how human actions affect the environment and how nature reflects our inner selves.
1.
Based on the summary, what does the forest symbolize in the novel?
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of the pig's head in relation to nature?
[2 marks]3.
Identify a metaphor used in the description of the island's landscape.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the ocean acts as a boundary between civilization and primal instincts according to the context guide.
[4 marks]5.
Analyze the use of descriptive language when depicting the forest. How does it contribute to the symbolic meaning?
[4 marks]6.
Multiple Choice: Which element most likely symbolizes chaos and savagery?
a) The ocean
b) The forest
c) The pig's head
d) The deserted beach
[1 mark]Aa) The ocean
Bb) The forest
Cc) The pig's head
Dd) The deserted beach
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Select the phrase that best describes the island’s role as a symbol of the larger world.
[1 mark]Aa) A peaceful refuge
Bb) A reflection of human society
Cc) A place of eternal youth
Dd) An unchanging wilderness
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Creative Writing: Imagine you are an environmental scientist observing the island. Write a short paragraph describing how the natural elements symbolize different aspects of human nature and society. Use at least two symbols discussed in class.
[5 marks]9.
Create a short poem (10 lines) that captures the symbolism of the ocean and the forest as representations of human life and environment.
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