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You can approach this title on a few different levels. To begin, "the Lord of the Flies" is the name of the pig's head after being impaled on a stick. This seems a natural choice of names for such a bloody object. The pig's head then, being the title and all, becomes rather important. The horrible and primitive violence of the boys is a central theme.
Next, you can approach the individual meaning and aesthetic of the words "Lord of the Flies." "Lord" has a lot to do with power, and it is, of course, the desire for power that drives a lot of the boys of the island (think Jack and his "you're not the boss of me" attitude). "Flies," on the other hand, connote death and decay (think that dead squirrel you found in the backyard and all the flying insects swarming about). Put them together, and you've got death and decay tied up with power and corruption. Nice.
Lastly, as if that were not enough, "The Lord of the Flies" is also the name of Beelzebub, a demon or the devil, depending on how you like your mythology. So this book is getting at some pretty big questions, and driving home a rather weighty message about inherent evil and eternal darkness.
The basic idea is that the pig's head attracts flies so the pig is the "Lord of the Flies". Another idea is that the boys follow Jack like flies, so Jack is the "Lord of the Flies".
Another name for Satan is Beelzebub. Beelzebub is an ancient Greek word that means "Lord of the Flies". Isn't that neat? The title of the book is pretty much "Satan". Beelzebub is also the god of filth and death. In "Lord of the Flies" the boys turn into horrific and brutal savages. They are extremely filthy and they destroy nature and kill animals and other boys for fun.
My crush Henry read it and said the hero was turning into/being attacked by flies
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In Lord of the Flies what is the pigs head name?
The pig's head is called "the Lord of the Flies". But only by Simon.
Who couldn't remember their name in Lord of the Flies?
In the last chapter of Lord of the Flies, a French officer asks Percival his name, but Percival can't remember it.
What is simon's last name in lord of the flies?
his last name is Mchagus
How does beelzebub and the meaning of it relate the novel Lord of the Flies?
it references to a greek word, and the bible meaning evil. The name derives from the Canaanite "Baal" meaning "lord," and he is known as the "lord of the flies"
In lord of the flies on page 140 the hunters get a new name what was it?
Savages
How did Lord of the Flies get its name?
The name "Lord of the Flies" is a literal translation of the name of the biblical name Beelzebub, a powerful demon in hell sometimes thought to be the devil himself.
In Lord of the Flies what is the pigs head name?
The pig's head is called "the Lord of the Flies". But only by Simon.
What did Lord of the Flies used to be called?
The original title was 'The Stranger Who Lies Within.'
How did they come up with the name Lord of the Flies movie?
The movie was based on the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding.
What are the creatures name in Lord of the Flies?
beastie
How Did Beastie Boys get their name?
lord of the flies
Who couldn't remember their name in Lord of the Flies?
In the last chapter of Lord of the Flies, a French officer asks Percival his name, but Percival can't remember it.
Who had the same name in Lord of the Flies and Lord of the Rings?
Sam (Samwise Gamgee in Lord of the Rings and Samneric in Lord of the Flies)
What is the name of the movie about the kids that survive on an island?
"The Blue Lagoon" (1980) "Lord of the Flies" (1990), (1963)
What was the original title for Lord of the Flies?
The story was originally called 'The Stranger Who Lies Within.'
What page of Lord of the Flies is assimilating on?
Assimilating does not occur in the original text of "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. It seems like there may be confusion with a different text or concept. Would you like information on a specific topic in "Lord of the Flies"?
What is simon's last name in lord of the flies?
his last name is Mchagus
