<p> Lord of the Flies Theme</p><p>NAME:______</p><p>Directions: One of the major themes in Lord of the Flies is good versus evil. Write “A” next to statements with which you agree. If you disagree, write “D.” If you are not sure, write “NS.” Under each write why you thing this is true.</p><p>1._____When given a chance, people often single out and degrade another to improve themselves. Reasoning:</p><p>2._____Society is what holds everyone together and without these conditions, our ideals, values, and the basics of right and wrong are lost. Reasoning:</p><p>3._____The power of fear and control can overwhelm a person. Reasoning:</p><p>4._____If humanity is to survive, innocence may have to be sacrificed. Reasoning:</p><p>5._____When the institutions of law and order slip away or are ignored, human being revert to a more primitive part of their nature. Reasoning:</p><p>6._____Whenever groups of people coexist, there will be a struggle for power. Reasoning:</p><p>7._____It’s better to examine the consequences of a decision before it is made, than to discover them afterwards. Reasoning:</p><p>8._____Children are capable of horrific behavior. Reasoning:</p><p>9._____Everyone is capable of murder. Reasoning:</p><p>10._____The reason most people hunt is that they need the meat. Reasoning:</p><p>11._____A person can be born all “good” or all “evil.” Reasoning:</p><p>12._____A person can be all “good” or all “evil.” Reasoning:</p><p>AS A GROUP: Share your answers to the above questions and discuss your reasons for some of the answers. You DO NOT have to agree with the other members of your group. </p><p>1. What did your group seem to disagree over the most? Why?</p><p>2. Give an example of a “good”/”evil” person you’ve read or heard about. Why is this person “good”/”evil”?</p><p>3. Do we all have an “evil” side? Give some examples to back up your opinion. </p>