a perfect or idealistic world-like paradise

when the writer makes subtle hints about future events

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

English

Considering ideas of rules and human nature in relation to 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 1 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 2 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 3 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 4 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 6 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 8 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 9 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 10 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 11 of 'Lord of the Flies'

An exploration of Chapter 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'

Considering the presentation of Ralph in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

Considering Jack's dictatorial leadership and antagonism in 'Lord of the Flies'

Exploring Simon's role as an outsider and as Jack's foil in 'Lord of the Flies'

The dehumanisation and death of Piggy in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

Exploring structure, allegory and genre in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

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

Exploring Golding's message about human behaviour in 'Lord of the Flies'

Considering and understanding allusions in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

Planning a written response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

Writing a response on human nature in Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'

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. 

In this unit, pupils read and explore 'The Lord of the Flies' by considering Golding's message about human nature. They first read the novel, before analysing the characters Ralph, Simon, Jack and Piggy. They then look at setting and symbolism before planning and writing an essay on human nature.

'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 

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

Lesson outcome

Content guidance