Lord of the Flies

  Option 1: Character Analysis Look deeply into one character from Lord of the Flies. What archetype do they follow? What symbolic meaning do they add to the allegory? Find a song that would serve as the character’s theme song and explain the connection. The song should add to the understanding you have of a particular character. There should be numerous quotes from both the song and the text to show the connection and your understanding. Option 2: Theme Analysis What is William Golding’s statement on mankind? Do you agree with this assessment of human nature? Why or why not? Use evidence from the book and real life to support your opinion. This will involve you looking into history and present day news to support your reasoning. Option 3: Leadership There are different types of leaders in the novel. Ralph, Jack, and Piggy all serve as some type leader with their own strength and weaknesses. What statement is Golding making about each of the different types of leaders? How do you see similar leaders in our world’s history?