Lord of the Flies Characters and Identities

Appearance: Blonde hair, athletic and tall

Age: 12 years old

Personality: socialized, civilized, charismatic,
intelligent, leader

Attitude towards other boys: Considers their well-being,
not kind to Roger and Jack, nice to Piggy, Simon and the little ones.

Leadership style: Democracy

Symbol associated with: Conch shell

Name definition: Counsel of wolf or a wise wolf.
German, Scandinavian, and English origin.

Golding gave him the name because he is decisive
and tries to lead the pack like he tries to lead the island.

Appearance: Skinny, bright eyes, wicked, and black coarse hair

Age: 12 years old

Personality: Mysterious, christ-like, and happy

Attitude towards other boys: He is nice to everyone especially to the little ones.

Symbol associated with: Christ-like figure or incarnation if goodness

Name definition: Simon-Peter. Seen as a god. Hebrew and Christian

Golding gave him the name because Simon is seen as a god-like figure always happy and willing to help.

Appearance: Overweight, short and pale

Age: 12 years old

Personality: Smart, shy, thoughtful, supportive and asthma

Attitude towards other boys: Piggy is supportive of Ralph and everyone else who respects him.

Leadership style: Democratic

Symbol associated with: Piggy's specs

Appearance: Tall, black hair, and athletic

Age: 12 years old

Personality: Insecure, violent and charismatic

Attitude towards other boys: Nicer to his choir boys.
Rude to Ralph, Piggy and Simon.

Leadership Style: Dictator/ auto chromatic

Symbol associated with: Knife

Name definition: Jack-John. God is gracious or someone
who over throws a throne. Middle Ages English name.

Golding gave him the name because he is a dictator.
Jack who is not a leader is trying to over throw Ralph, the leader.

Appearance: slight and furtive

Age: 12 years old

Personality: Intense, cruel, irresponsible, and secretive

Attitude towards other boys: Only respects Jack and the rest of the choir.

Leadership style: Jacks lieutenant

Symbol associated with: devil/ beast or pure evil

Name definition: Masculine, fame, and sadness

Golding gave him the name because Roger is sad and willing kill and ruin things that weren't his.