Hello Fellow Teacher, Looking for a quick, high-impact literary analysis activity for Lord of the Flies? This FREE AP Literature mini-lesson dives into one of the most chilling and symbolic scenes in the novel—Simon’s encounter with the Lord of the Flies (the pig’s head). Perfect for a 60-minute class period, this engaging lesson guides students in analyzing symbolism, tone, and narrative voice through close reading and discussion of a key passage in Chapter 8: “Gift for the Darkness.” I