Lord of the Flies, Chapter Seven

Have you ever read a book or watched a movie and felt that you learned something about yourself or about human nature?  Have you ever suggested someone else watch the same movie or read the same book because you thought that person could learn the same lesson that you did?  Are there ideas or lessons that you have seen in different pieces of literature that are similar to each other?  Think about these questions and about the lessons that Golding might be trying to teach his audience in Lord of the Flies. In this topic, you will explore the themes present in of Lord of the Flies.

Essential Question

• What is the theme of Lord of the Flies?
• How is symbolism used in Lord of the Flies?