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Golding contrasts different locations on the island to symbolise the struggle within humans – a struggle between our good and bad natures.

Contrast

Contrast

  • Golding shows the contrasting aspects of the island:
    • He shows the beautiful place during the day, with the boys bathing and eating fruit from the trees.
    • However, at night time, the beach becomes a setting for their nightmares – the boys see “snake things” in the trees.
Human struggle

Human struggle

  • We also see the contrast between:
    • The rocky side of the island.
    • The nice, gentle lagoon.
  • Golding shows these contrasts to symbolise the struggle within humans – a struggle between our good and bad natures.
Power and control

Power and control

  • On the island, there is a constant power struggle between democracy and dictatorship.
    • The boys start out democratically electing a leader: Ralph.
    • Ralph holds meetings, sets rules, allows everyone to be heard, and begins a process of law and order: " “We shall have to look after ourselves.” The meeting hummed and was silent. "
    • Ralph constantly tries to protect the weaker members (especially Piggy) from harm.
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Context

1.1

Context

1.1.1The Title1.1.2Historical Context1.1.3End of Topic Test - Context
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Story Analysis

2.1

Chapter 1

2.1.1The Sound of the Shell2.1.2The Sound of the Shell 2
2.2

Chapter 2

2.2.1Fire on the Mountain
2.3

Chapter 3

2.3.1Huts on the Beach
2.4

Chapter 4

2.4.1Painted Faces & Long Hair
2.5

Chapter 5

2.5.1Beast from the Water2.5.2Beast from the Water 2
2.6

Chapter 6

2.6.1Beast From the Air
2.7

Chapter 7

2.7.1Shadows & Tall Trees
2.8

Chapter 8

2.8.1Gift for the Darkness2.8.2Gift for the Darkness 22.8.3Gift for the Darkness 3
2.9

Chapter 9

2.9.1A View to a Death
2.10

Chapter 10

2.10.1The Shell & the Glasses
2.11

Chapter 11

2.11.1Castle Rock
2.12

Chapter 12

2.12.1Cry of the Hunters
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Key Characters

3.1

Profiles

3.1.1Ralph3.1.2Piggy3.1.3Jack3.1.4Exam-Style Questions - Jack3.1.5Simon3.1.6Roger3.1.7End of Topic Test - Ralph, Piggy & Jack3.1.8End of Topic Test - Simon & Roger3.1.9Grade 9 - Key Characters
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Key Concepts

4.1

Themes

4.1.1Human Nature4.1.2The Beast4.1.3Savagery4.1.4Location & Setting4.1.5Democracy & Dictatorship4.1.6Power & Control4.1.7End of Topic Test - Themes
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Writing Techniques

5.1

Writing Techniques

5.1.1Allegory5.1.2Foreshadowing5.1.3Pathetic Fallacy5.1.4Naming5.1.5End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques
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Recap: Main Quotes

6.1

Characters Quotes

6.1.1Ralph - Quotations6.1.2Piggy - Quotations6.1.3Jack - Quotations6.1.4Simon - Quotations6.1.5Roger - Quotations
6.2

Text Structure - Quotes

6.2.1The Sound of the Shell - Quotations6.2.2Fire on the Mountain - Quotations6.2.3Huts on the Beach - Quotations6.2.4Painted Faces & Long Hair - Quotations6.2.5Beast from the Water - Quotations6.2.6Beast From the Air - Quotations6.2.7Shadows & Tall Trees - Quotations6.2.8Gift for the Darkness - Quotations6.2.9Gift for the Darkness - Quotations 26.2.10A View to a Death - Quotations6.2.11The Shell & the Glasses - Quotations6.2.12Castle Rock - Quotations6.2.13Cry of the Hunters - Quotations

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Democracy & Dictatorship

End of Topic Test - Themes