What are major themes in Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies Themes
- Civilization vs. Savagery.
- Individualism vs. Community.
- The Nature of Evil. Is evil innate within the human spirit, or is it an influence from an external source?
- Man vs. Nature.
- Dehumanization of Relationships.
- The Loss of Innocence.
- The Negative Consequences of War.
Why does Piggy clean his glasses?
When things get foggy or out of hand, Piggy wipes his glasses: “He went very pink, bowed his head, and cleaned his glasses again.” Since Piggy represents intelligence among the group, it is logical that his glasses represent rationality and civil thought.
Why is Piggy glasses important?
Piggy’s glasses are important because they enable Ralph’s group to light a signal fire that can help them get rescued. The glasses are later used by Jack’s group to light fires for having pig roasts.
What do glasses symbolize?
1. Glasses. Glasses, by their very nature, represent the ability for someone to see better. He represents wisdom in the book, knowing that the glasses are the only way to make fire, as well as many other ways the boys can help themselves get rescued.
Who gives piggy meat?
Simon
Why does Jack not give piggy meat?
Jack refuses to give Piggy meat because he resents his relationship with Ralph and because he sees Piggy as an outcast. By treating Piggy poorly, Jack feels a sense of power within the group of boys, for everyone seems to enjoy watching the poor boy suffer.
What does the dance signify?
Dance can signify joy, celebration, and/or possession by a higher power, be it good or evil. The act of dancing is also linked with rhythm and transforming time into motion.
How is the fire at the end of the novel ironic?
Explain how the fire at the end of the novel is heavily ironic. Ralph has said the whole novel that the fire would get them rescued, the smoke from the fire, they would maintain a fire and tend to it throughout the novel.