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This 20-word novel characters word search covers protagonists and supporting characters from four major works studied in Grades 9–12. Hidden names include Ralph, Piggy, and Simon from Lord of the Flies; George and Lennie from Of Mice and Men; Boxer and Napoleon from Animal Farm; and Antigone and Creon. Use it as a pre-reading or post-reading review activity, a comparative-literature assignment, or a sub plan for English class.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Literature
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • RALPH
  • PIGGY
  • SIMON
  • JACK
  • CURLEY
  • CANDY
  • LENNIE
  • GEORGE
  • SLIM
  • CURLEYSWIFE
  • SAMNERIC
  • PERCIVAL
  • ANTIGONE
  • CREON
  • NAPOLEON
  • SNOWBALL
  • BOXER
  • MOLLIE
  • CLOVER
  • BENJAMIN

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