Chapter 2 Analysis: Symbolism, Characters, and Psychological Theories in Lord of the Flies, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Voice

Download Chapter 2 Analysis: Symbolism, Characters, and Psychological Theories in Lord of the Flies and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Voice in PDF only on Docsity! CHAPTER 2 By Alivia Leon, Kevin Sweeny, Sean Patrick Racaniello, Adam Meles Characters Ralph- Takes charge immediately, acts responsible and charismatic comparatively to the other boys. Works out their own little gov’t Jack- Begins his obsession with hunting. Starts becoming controlling Piggy- Angry at the impulsiveness of the group. Yearns for his voice to be heard and to contribute to the group. Responsable but is not heard. Boy with the mulberry birthmark- Quiet and timid. Disappears during the forest fire. Littleuns- First mentions of the “beastie”. Fascinated and afraid by it. Symbolism, Allegory, Allusion ● The Island - The entire island represents the Garden of Eden in the Bible, the paradise in which Adam and Eve are first placed ● The “Beastie” - The Beastie is first mentioned in this chapter by the boy with the mulberry birthmark, and is a religious allegory to Satan in the Garden, representing the evil that had been introduced to this paradise ● The Fire - The fire is first lit in this chapter, causing a large portion of the island to be set ablaze. The fire is the connection to civilization for the boys, as it is meant to catch the attention of a passing ship or plane ● The Conch - The conch is blown by Ralph to sound an assembly of all the boys. The conch symbolizes order, as it is used to gather everybody, and also as an item reserved for one who is speaking. It is also akin to a gavel in the sense it is used to quiet a crowd when it gets too rowdy Symbolism, Allegory, Allusion ● Piggy’s Glasses - In this chapter, Piggy’s glasses are used to light the fire. They symbolize a connection with the scientific side of humanity, with the innovation shown being key ● Psychological Behavior Theories Behavior Theories: ● Freudian Theory - Jack represents Id, Roger also represents Id when he states that he has been watching the sea and thinks that they will never be rescued. - Piggy, Simon represent superego - Ralph, Sam and Eric (Samneric) represent ego ● Maslow Theory - Characters show their physical needs Self Actualization - Representative in Ralph When he decides and works to light the fire on the mountain expressing his creativity and spontaneity. ● Human Behavior Theory - Humans are inherently good - When Jack cannot come to kill the pig. - Humans are neutral - Ralph is shown to be neutral due to his imperfection: good and bad qualities. -