CliffsNotes on Golding's Lord of the Flies

by Kelly, Maureen

• ISBN13: 9780764585975
• ISBN10: 0764585975
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-13
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies takes you on an exploration of William Golding's novel to the dark side of humanity, the savagery that underlies even the most civilized human beings. Follow Golding's group of young boys from hope to disaster and watch as they attempt to survive their uncivilized, unsupervised, and isolated environment.You can rely on CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies for character analyses, insightful essays, and chapter-by-chapter commentaries to ensure your safe passage through the rich symbolism of this novel. Other features that help you study include- A brief synopsis of the novelA character map to help you see relationships among the charactersA glossary that helps you get the most out of your readingAn interactive quiz to test your knowledgeEssay topics and review questionsClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Maureen Kelly is a freelance writer and editor and a Master's candidate at DePaul University.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(1)
Personal Background	2	(1)
Literary Writing	3	(2)
Honors and Awards	5	(1)
Introduction to the Novel	6	(1)
Introduction	7	(3)
A Brief Synopsis	10	(1)
List of Characters	11	(2)
Character Map	13	(1)
Critical Commentaries	14	(62)
Chapter 1	15	(5)
Summary	15	(1)
Commentary	16	(3)
Glossary	19	(1)
Chapter 2	20	(6)
Summary	20	(1)
Commentary	21	(3)
Glossary	24	(2)
Chapter 3	26	(4)
Summary	26	(1)
Commentary	26	(3)
Glossary	29	(1)
Chapter 4	30	(5)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	30	(4)
Glossary	34	(1)
Chapter 5	35	(7)
Summary	35	(1)
Commentary	35	(5)
Glossary	40	(2)
Chapter 6	42	(4)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	42	(3)
Glossary	45	(1)
Chapter 7	46	(6)
Summary	46	(1)
Commentary	46	(5)
Glossary	51	(1)
Chapter 8	52	(5)
Summary	52	(1)
Commentary	52	(4)
Glossary	56	(1)
Chapter 9	57	(5)
Summary	57	(1)
Commentary	57	(4)
Glossary	61	(1)
Chapter 10	62	(4)
Summary	62	(1)
Commentary	62	(3)
Glossary	65	(1)
Chapter 11	66	(5)
Summary	66	(1)
Commentary	66	(4)
Glossary	70	(1)
Chapter 12	71	(5)
Summary	71	(1)
Commentary	71	(3)
Glossary	74	(2)
Character Analyses	76	(8)
Ralph	77	(1)
Jack	78	(2)
Piggy	80	(1)
Simon	81	(1)
Samneric	82	(1)
Roger	83	(1)
Critical Essays	84	(7)
Major Themes in the Novel	85	(3)
Concept, Identity, and Manifestations of the Beast	88	(2)
Golding's Use of the Fable Structure	90	(1)
CliffsNotes Review	91	(3)
Q&A	91	(1)
Identify the Quote	91	(1)
Essay Questions	92	(1)
Practice Projects	93	(1)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	94	(3)
Books	94	(1)
Internet	95	(1)
Films	96	(1)
Send Us Your Favorite Tips	96	(1)
Index	97