Task Four: Understanding Lord of the Flies
Step One: Find at least five symbols in Lord of the Flies. Use the following websites.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/flies/themes.html
http://www.shmoop.com/lord-of-the-flies/symbolism-imagery.html
http://www.litcharts.com/lit/lord-of-the-flies/symbols
Step Two: In a five paragraph essay, tell
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/flies/themes.html
http://www.shmoop.com/lord-of-the-flies/symbolism-imagery.html
http://www.litcharts.com/lit/lord-of-the-flies/symbols
Step Two: In a five paragraph essay, tell
- what each one is a symbol for
- how it is used
- where evidence of it can be found in the novel
- why you think the author chose to use it