Lord of the Flies

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12

Themes

All Themes Human Nature Civilization Savagery and the "Beast" Spirituality and Religion The Weak and the Strong

Quotes

Characters

All Characters Ralph Piggy Jack Simon Roger Samneric

Symbols

All Symbols The Island The Lord of the Flies (the Beast) The Conch Shell Piggy's Glasses Fire Adults The Scar The Ocean

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Introduction

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Detailed Summary
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Themes

All Themes
Human Nature
Civilization
Savagery and the "Beast"
Spirituality and Religion
The Weak and the Strong

Quotes

Characters

All Characters
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
Simon
Roger
Samneric

Symbols

All Symbols
The Island
The Lord of the Flies (the Beast)
The Conch Shell
Piggy's Glasses
Fire
Adults
The Scar
The Ocean

Theme Wheel

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