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  Explain how Piggy, Simon and Ralph represent Civilization in "Lord of the Flies" and how Jack, Roger, and the 'beast' represent savagery.

  Posted by speakup on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:41 PM

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  In chapter 9, what is the tragic irony of Simon's death? Explain what the children have become.

  Posted by shepherdemily on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:18 PM

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  Why do you think the author chooses an island with no adults for the setting of the story?

  Posted by smashinladyshay on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:06 PM

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  In chapter 11, why does Ralph bother to blow the conch when calling together the small assembly?

  Posted by mc515615 on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:33 PM

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  How is 'Lord of the Flies' an example of inherent evil revealed in mankind?

  Posted by enhancethesilence on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:20 PM

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  In Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies, what does Simon find when he finally reaches the beast?

  Posted by ghostface on Nov 2, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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  In Chapter 2, Ralph says the boys appear to have two goals. What are they?

  Posted by dward1 on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:00 PM

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  In the 1st 6 chapters have we been seeing the beginning of the end to civilized behavior and perhaps life itself? discuss with reference to examples

  Posted by nouradalle on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:45 AM

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  The conch is a powerful symbol on the island. Discuss why this is so using real-world examples

  Posted by nouradalle on Nov 2, 2009 at 06:33 AM

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  How effective is the opening chapter in "Lord of the Flies" at introducing the characters, themes, and language of the novel?

  Posted by jellyjems1 on Oct 31, 2009 at 07:27 AM

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  Does any1 have any q's on the passage where Simon is talking to The Lord Of The Flies?

  Posted by polio on Oct 31, 2009 at 04:50 AM

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  Describe Jack at the sart of the novel-How does he act, what does he say...?

  Posted by katerinal on Oct 29, 2009 at 02:52 PM

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  How does Jack’s mask allow him to behave differently in chapter four of "Lord of the Flies?"

  Posted by nicollleeeeeeegosh on Oct 28, 2009 at 07:01 PM

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  Explain one of the conflicts presented so far in chapters 1-4 of Lord of the Flies.

  Posted by angeleyes93 on Oct 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM

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  What is the setting of this story?

  Posted by pacoking-2x on Oct 27, 2009 at 09:39 PM

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  In "Lord of the Flies," give three quotes that support the thesis that "Man's nature is basically evil and selfish."

  Posted by jino183 on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:57 PM

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  With the murder of Simon, what is completely stripped away from the boys and the island?

  Posted by bogatoga on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:32 PM

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  Explain the most important religious symbols in Lord of the Flies.

  Posted by samiam777 on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:07 PM

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  what does piggy urge ralph to do

  Posted by ant2011 on Oct 27, 2009 at 01:57 PM

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  what indications are there that ralph is learning from the experiences?

  Posted by ritajiang on Oct 26, 2009 at 09:39 PM

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  In Chapter 3 describe Jack.

  Posted by briissa on Oct 26, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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  What previous scene would help make the scene where Simon is killed more believable?

  Posted by bogatoga on Oct 26, 2009 at 04:27 PM

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  What is a good thesis which discusses William Golding's commentary on human nature in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by jino183 on Oct 26, 2009 at 03:46 PM

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  Hi, please i need an analyze of  characterization,point of view and the ingloble savage on lord of the flies.Thanks a lot

  Posted by pearla on Oct 25, 2009 at 01:15 PM

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  What does Jack think is the reason he hasn't killed a pig yet?

  Posted by mscornelia on Oct 25, 2009 at 10:58 AM

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  Up until chapter 7, why does Jack hate Ralph in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by shepherdemily on Oct 24, 2009 at 07:15 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, what are the attitudes of Ralph, Piggy, Simon, Jack and Roger toward the other boys?

  Posted by fredtedrey on Oct 24, 2009 at 04:01 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, what are Ralph, Piggy, Simon, Jack and Roger's attitudes towards being on the island?

  Posted by bogatoga on Oct 24, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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  How are Simon and Piggy's deaths foreshadowed?

  Posted by laurynv on Oct 24, 2009 at 01:43 PM

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  In Chapter 7, why does Simon tell Ralph "you" will get back all right?

  Posted by speakup on Oct 24, 2009 at 01:35 PM

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  In ch. 5, Ralph and Piggy prayed for a sign from the grown-up world. In ch. 6, they have been given one. Explain its significance. What is the sign?

  Posted by shepherdemily on Oct 23, 2009 at 08:30 PM

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  I want to know what happens to Simon.

  Posted by ronmarcellus on Oct 23, 2009 at 06:02 AM

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  Why does Jack say that they don’t need the conch any longer in Chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by speakup on Oct 22, 2009 at 09:44 PM

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  In Chapter 4 of Lord of the Flies, why des Jack refuse to give Piggy meat?

  Posted by enhancethesilence on Oct 22, 2009 at 08:50 PM

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  How does Jack's attack on Piggy and the breaking of one of the lenses in his spectacles symbolize the degeneration of the group in chapter 5?

  Posted by watlola on Oct 21, 2009 at 07:17 PM

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  What are the six things that Ralph talks about at the assembly in chapter 5?

  Posted by ptalaird7 on Oct 21, 2009 at 05:44 PM

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  What are Jack, Roger, Ralph, and Piggy's motivations and attitudes of being on the island in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by nouradalle on Oct 21, 2009 at 07:12 AM

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  According to Golding in Lord of the Flies, what is the most effective way to govern human beings?

  Posted by jino183 on Oct 20, 2009 at 09:07 PM

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  In Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies, why does Simon go to his bower?

  Posted by littlun on Oct 20, 2009 at 05:49 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, how could Jack's character transformation begin to disturb Ralph?

  Posted by bogatoga on Oct 20, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  Where does Simon walk after the conversation with the Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by dee1goodlifebangin on Oct 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM

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  What do Piggy, Simon, and the littlun with the birthmark have in common?

  Posted by speakup on Oct 19, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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  What is the "scar" that is repeatedly mentioned in the book Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by enhancethesilence on Oct 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, what is the most important thing to be conveyed to all?

  Posted by luluone on Oct 19, 2009 at 05:50 PM

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  What are the charater's points of Lord Of The Flies 

  Posted by jyy on Oct 19, 2009 at 04:50 PM

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  In what sense do Ralph and Piggy make one whole boy while dealing with the conch?

  Posted by misseduacation on Oct 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM

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  How does Golding present innocence in chapter 1 to 5?

  Posted by takesh on Oct 16, 2009 at 05:40 AM

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  What is the "message" in Lord Of The Flies? In other words, what does it represent?

  Posted by guitargod607 on Oct 15, 2009 at 12:22 PM

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  Are any of the boys ever 'bargaining' in the sense that they are combatting depresseion or grief?

  Posted by treefingers on Oct 15, 2009 at 11:28 AM

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  Where does Simon go at the end of Chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by angeleyes93 on Oct 15, 2009 at 09:05 AM