Across
- 5. - The force that drives many of the boys' rash decisions on the island.
- 7. - The novel can also be read at this level, particularly through the character of Simon.
- 8. Scar - A physical and symbolic representation of the destructive impact of humans on the island.
- 9. - The character who represents natural goodness and spirituality.
- 11. - A characteristic of the boys that leads to the great fire getting out of control.
- 14. Painted Face - Represents his loss of identity and descent into savagery.
- 16. - In Freudian terms, this represents the moral conscience in the mind.
Down
- 1. - One of the layers of meaning in the novel, dealing with group dynamics and power.
- 2. - The boy who throws stones and later becomes Jack’s enforcer.
- 3. - A manifestation of the boys’ fears that grows stronger as their behavior worsens.
- 4. Impact - Represented by the scar and the boys' influence on the island’s environment.
- 6. - One of the littluns in the group, often overlooked.
- 10. - Both a symbol of hope (rescue) and destruction (when out of control).
- 12. - In psychological terms, the mediator between instinct and morality in Freudian theory.
- 13. Glasses - Symbol of intellect and technology, used to start the fire.
- 15. - Lord of the Flies serves as one, with deeper meanings about society and human nature.