Question

comparing multiple universal themes
two universal themes in lord of the flies are the tension between freedom and responsibility and the conflict between an individual’s desires and the community’s needs. which statement best describes how these universal themes relate to each other?
○ they both suggest that no community lasts forever.
○ they both deal with the pressure on individuals to make sacrifices.
○ they both reinforce the idea that individuals can never truly be happy.
○ they both emphasize that individuals are more important than the community.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The themes are about individual - community and freedom - responsibility, not about community longevity. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The tension between freedom (individual desire) and responsibility (community need) and the conflict between individual desires and community needs both involve individuals having to give up something (freedom or personal desires) for the community, which is making sacrifices. This fits.
• Option 3: The themes don't relate to individual happiness. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The themes don't emphasize individuals over community; in fact, they show the balance or conflict, not individual superiority. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. They both deal with the pressure on individuals to make sacrifices.