Literary Essays on Identity in
The Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Creating a Character's Identity
Identity & Character Choices
Identity, Character Traits, and Archetypes
Identity & Character Change
Identity & Motivations, Role Models, and Attitudes
Identity & Relationships
Jack
Hunter. Leader. Bloodthirsty.
Jack's identity evolves from a leader and hunter to a bloodthirsty tyrant.
Jack's identity evolves from a leader and hunter to a bloodthirsty tyrant.
Ralph
Charismatic. Leader. Survivor.
Ralph has a chance to build a community on the island, but will his identity be enough?
Ralph has a chance to build a community on the island, but will his identity be enough?
Piggy
Outsider. Caring. Sensitive.
We never find out Piggy's real name, but we know that his identity changes the story in unique ways.
We never find out Piggy's real name, but we know that his identity changes the story in unique ways.
Simon. The Beast. Littluns.
William Golding creates identities for main characters, but what about the other boys on the island? How do these characters change our ideas about identity?
William Golding creates identities for main characters, but what about the other boys on the island? How do these characters change our ideas about identity?
Literary devices that create character identity...
How do authors create identities for characters? Literary devices like symbolism, archetypes, and themes are tools that authors use to develop character identity in this novel.