Golding's use of setting in 'Lord of the Flies'

English

In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore central questions about what gives us authority within society and whether power inevitably corrupts those who hold it. In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', students also explore the corrupting influence of power and question whether those who hold power are bound to abuse it. 

In 'A Monster Within', students look at villains in gothic fiction and, through their study of context, explore whether they are in fact made monstrous due to social fears and prejudices. In 'Lord of the Flies', students explore the powerful influence of social hierarchy and, using very different context, unpick what Golding's central message about human civilization might be. 

'Lord of the Flies'

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which of the following words show that the island is utopian in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which of the following words show that the island has the capacity to be dangerous in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Which of the following words suggests that the boys have taken over the island and are exploiting its resources in 'Lord of the Flies'?

In 'Lord of the Flies', which of the following words does Golding use to describe the setting at the end of the novel, that reflects what the boys have become?

the permanent harm the boys do to the island

the murder of Piggy, Simon and the littlun

What does the “scar” the plane crash leaves in 'Lord of the Flies' represent?

the colour "black" could represent the darkness that has consumed the boys

the colour "black" could represent the savagery the boys have succumbed to

the colour "black" could represent how dirty and unclean the boys are

the colour "black" could represent the deaths of Piggy, Simon and the littlun

At the end of 'Lord of the Flies', Golding uses the colour "black" to describe the sky. Which of these is not a reasonable explanation for why Golding uses this colour symbolism?

How do the boys arrive on the island in 'Lord of the Flies'? 

Which of the following words has connotations of magic?

{{ }} is the place where a text's events happen.

{{ }} is the use of words or figurative language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

Ralph sets the jungle on fire to destroy the pig's head

Ralph hacks down all the trees to build himself a shelter

Jack sets it on fire trying to smoke Ralph out

How do the boys destroy the island at the end of 'Lord of the Flies'?

a detailed analysis and assessment of a text 

the use of words or figurative language to create vivid pictures

the process of creating and developing character in a story

a brief statement that refers to a character or incident from another text 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Golding's use of setting in 'Lord of the Flies'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.