Lord of the Flies Free Character Map
Published in 1954, William Golding’s Lord of the Flies tells the story of a group of boys who, after being marooned on a deserted island, try to remain civilized but quickly descend into savagery. At its core, Lord of the Flies is an allegorical tale about human nature, with its main characters representing universal human truths and conditions.
Help your students better understand Golding’s cast of characters with this free downloadable worksheet! As they read the novel, have students use this chart to record key moments in the plot that connect the characters to the themes they represent.
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