Lord of the Flies
Across
- 1. The zestful, spirited enthusiasm the boys felt when they first discovered there were no adults.
- 4. A repeated chant used in a ritual; "Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood."
- 6. The sharp, bitter smell of the smoke as the island is set on fire.
- 11. Piggy’s reaction whenever the boys suggest something illogical or unscientific.
- 15. The loud, confused noise and disorder of a crowd, especially during a fight.
- 16. Incapable of being affected or hurt; how Jack tries to act regarding the rules.
- 17. A long, angry speech, often delivered by Jack when he is challenged.
- 18. To mock or shout insults at someone, usually directed at Piggy.
- 19. To cleanse or rid the group of an unwanted element; Jack’s goal for Ralph’s leadership.
- 20. The deep-seated, mutual hatred that grows between Ralph and Jack.
Down
- 2. A giant sea monster; the scale to which the boys imagine the "Beast" from the water.
- 3. Doing something with open dislike and a total lack of respect.
- 5. Feeling anger because of something that is unfair or unjust.
- 7. Feeling deep regret or sorrow for a mistake; how some boys feel after a hunt goes too far.
- 8. Mysterious or impossible to understand; like the expressions on the "beast’s" face.
- 9. Secretive or "stealthy," often used to describe Roger’s movements through the trees.
- 10. An accusation made in return; what the boys do when the fire goes out.
- 12. To force someone to act; what the conch is supposed to do for the assembly.
- 13. An unstated, silent agreement among the boys, like their unspoken fear of the jungle.
- 14. The intense, passionate energy the hunters display during their ritual dances.