"Lord of the Flies"

           Thinking Activity 


""Lord of the Flies" is a novel written by William Golding. It is included in our syllabus, and we are studying it thoroughly in our class. Based on this, we have a thinking activity that contains four questions, along with their answers provided below.

 

                 Question-Answer


1. What are your views on the idea of freedom?

- Ralph sees freedom as something that works best with rules and teamwork. He believes that true freedom comes with responsibility and working together for everyone's benefit. This contrasts with Jack, who views freedom as doing whatever one wants without any limitations.

  - Ralph's idea of freedom is completely opposed by Jack and his followers, which reflects the different interpretations of freedom in today's society.


2. Does freedom make a person an anarchist?

- Yes, freedom can make people anarchists, but it also depends on how individuals use that freedom. If a person does not understand the true meaning and essence of freedom, they may misuse it, becoming self-centered and believing they are the best and independent in all decisions they make.

  - This concept is also represented in "Lord of the Flies," where the children have total freedom on the island. Unable to handle this freedom, they descend into anarchy, turning the peaceful island into a place of chaos and destruction.


3. Write the moral of the novel in your own words.

- "Lord of the Flies" is a allegorical novel about a group of British children stranded on a deserted island and how they turn the island's peace into chaos and anarchy.

  - The moral of the novel is that if freedom is given to the wrong people, they may not understand or handle it properly, leading to anarchy.

  - From the characters of Ralph, Jack, and others, readers can learn that when freedom is misused, it leads to the "end of innocence" and the rise of self-centeredness.


4. How would you like to end the novel?

 - At the end of the novel, William Golding presents a grim conclusion by showing Jack and his followers killing Ralph’s allies, Piggy and Simon.

  - This ending may disappoint readers as it demonstrates how misused freedom leads to destructive outcomes. The novel thus offers a powerful message about the dangers of self-centeredness in the pursuit of freedom.



- These are the answers to the questions regarding "Lord of the Flies."

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