Lord of the Flies, Chapter Seven
By studying the many themes found in Lord of the Flies, you now have a deeper understanding of how the characters, the plot, and the setting are all connected. Here is a list of all of the themes you have investigated:
- Fear is powerful
- Thinking through all decisions is important
- People tend to abuse power
- People have an inner savagery
- Morals are derived from their surroundings
- People have the tendency to degrade others for their own prosperity
- Society has the ability to hold everyone together
Remembering the lessons from these themes will help you on your own journey to self-discovery. Perhaps one day you will be in a position of power and you will remember to be fair and just.
Did you keep the list that you made in this topic’s Warm-Up activity? If so, review the information that you included on it. Consider how this list has changed since you started this topic.