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  what do the boys have that is the symbol of authority in the society they form?

  Posted by lovekelly on Nov 19, 2009 at 05:19 PM

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  Explain what the full symbyotic meaning of the conch is.

  Posted by jotsroop on Nov 18, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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  After piggy's speech explain what the full symbiolic meaning of the conch is. It stands for a few things Think back through the novel

  Posted by janum on Nov 18, 2009 at 05:17 PM

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  How is the "Lord of the Flies" a symbol in the novel by William Golding?

  Posted by alexxandraa on Nov 17, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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  who has assumed the role of chief?

  Posted by katherine818 on Nov 17, 2009 at 05:30 PM

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  How could chapter 1 of Lord of The Flies sound more interesting?  

  Posted by pbastik on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:42 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, what is the "scar"?

  Posted by chelsa on Nov 15, 2009 at 10:20 PM

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  Who are the littluns in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by sandyroske on Nov 15, 2009 at 01:46 PM

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  In what ways does the beast represent evil within the boys in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by elaine-venditti on Nov 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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  What two things does Ralph say that insult Jack in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by rambisle on Nov 12, 2009 at 06:48 PM

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  What is the interpretation of the beast in Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by jn2 on Nov 12, 2009 at 05:44 PM

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  what are to quotes from Ralph that show the type of person they are

  Posted by monica1145 on Nov 12, 2009 at 03:27 PM

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  How does the 'safe haven' and 'heaven' represent light images? How do the 'pig runs' and 'hell' represent dark images?

  Posted by enhancethesilence on Nov 11, 2009 at 02:36 PM

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  After leaving Castle Rock to search for the beast, the boys stop to eat. What is Ralph thinking about during this time?

  Posted by mscornelia on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:58 PM

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  What destiny does Jack worry about, and what view of the murder does it express in chapter 10.

  Posted by jotsroop on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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  What is the entire conversation between the navel officer and Ralph in the book Lord of the Flies?

  Posted by alexxx1234 on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:48 AM

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  In what ways does Piggy prove himself superior to Ralph in Lord of the Flies by William Golding?

  Posted by maxgreenlover on Nov 11, 2009 at 05:25 AM

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  I have to write a paper on Lord of the Flies.  How would I start a paper about theme?

  Posted by raylynn1994 on Nov 10, 2009 at 07:06 PM

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  what are two quotes from ralph that show the type of person they are with pages number

  Posted by monica1145 on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM

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  In "Lord of the Flies," what does Ralph represent allegorically?

  Posted by monica1145 on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:38 AM

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  How does one describe what important items in "Lord of the Flies" represent allegorically?

  Posted by monica1145 on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

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  Why was the fire important to Ralph? What else was important to Ralph in the book?

  Posted by monica1145 on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

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  Who is the first to say, ''We don't need the conch any more.''?

  Posted by nerdhelp101 on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:34 AM

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  "Lord of the Flies" begins with friendship and ends with death and violence. How does Golding present this change and what is shown by it?

  Posted by schoolself on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:46 PM

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  I am needing some help for homework on lord of the flies. I need to write reasons for ralphs guilt and innocence towards simon's death and find quotes

  Posted by timmy93 on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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  What pages in Lord of the Flies is the motif of weather found on?

  Posted by sapple on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:16 PM

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  Why does Golding describe the savages as "little boys on the beach" and Jack in particular as a "Little Boy"?

  Posted by amc123 on Nov 8, 2009 at 06:15 PM

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  Do you think that a person that recognizes the evil in a man's heart is able to guide others to be released from it?

  Posted by janum on Nov 7, 2009 at 02:22 PM

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  For which characters do you feel most sympathatic and least sympathatic towards  

  Posted by takesh on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:41 PM

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  In Lord of the Flies, in what ways are the boys blinded to what is happening on the island?

  Posted by breink on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:02 PM

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  How does 'The Beast' represent savagery in 'Lord of the Flies'?

  Posted by enhancethesilence on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:26 PM

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  what kind of personality does ralph have.

  Posted by angeleyes93 on Nov 5, 2009 at 09:36 AM

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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 of Lord of the Flies, 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