Lord of the Flies – Pre-Reading Questions
1. Describe a location or situation that would be paradise for you.
2. Given the fact the Lord of the Flies is a survival story, what plot elements might you
expect to find?
3. Do you think people need rules, or would society be a better place if people were
allowed to do whatever they wanted? Explain.
4. What qualities do you think are necessary to be a good leader?
5. If you were stranded on a tropical island, what do you think would be the greatest
threat to your survival? How might you meet this threat?
6. Think of a real-life survival story about a person or persons who survived in an
isolated area. What kept them alive? What were their greatest challenges? Did they
survive because of their skills, luck, or both?
7. Do you see yourself as a survivor? What qualities, if any might you bring to a group
stranded in the wilderness?
8. At what age do you think young people are old enough to make their own decisions
without adult supervision? Why?
9. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a civilized society? What are the
drawbacks and advantages of a civilized society?