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Lord of the Flies- Questions and Answers 100% SolvedWhat do you think Piggy's glasses might represent? Consider their normal function, the use
they are put to in this chapter, Piggy's intelligence, and Piggy's helplessness without them.
Correct Ans-Piggy's glasses represent the view of science and intelligence in society. He has
the innovative idea to use them to light the fire. When Jack's hunters steal the glasses used to
light the fire, Ralph's tribe is helpless.
What hypocritical irony is there in the boys' treatment of Piggy in contrast with their
treatment of Ralph and Jack? What does this fact suggest about human nature? Correct
Ans-Piggy was the boys' best chance of getting rescued and/or urviving. He was organized and
smart (he wanted to make a sundial). Jack and Ralph gain immediate respect because Jack is
aggressive and Ralph is adult-like.
What is ironic about consequences of the boys' decision to light a fire? In light of these
consequences, what do you think it and the "drum-roll" represent? Correct Ans-The fire is
supposed to be a signal fire but it soon gets out of control and takes a boy's life. The drum roll
is the path of destruction they are now heading down.
What do the events of these first two chapters reveal about the major themes of the novel?
Correct Ans-They reveal themes like: man vs nature, loss of innocence, and man (Piggy) vs.
society
Discuss the change in Jack's personality that is described at the beginning of the chapter.
What is Jack's highest priority, and what does this tell us about him? Correct Ans-Jack acts
like a dictator. He hates that Ralph is chief. His main priority is hunting and killing animals. He
doesn't like violence, so he intimidates others instead.
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How are the all of the boys except Ralph and Simon (and Jack) behaving? What is Golding
telling us about human nature? What important qualities do Ralph, Simon, and Piggy have
that the other boys seem to lack? Correct Ans-The boys appearances and word choice has
changed. They forget about the way they used to live and have adapted to island life. They
have developed nicknames for the twins and a dresscode. This shows that they are beginning
to establish a culture of their own
What is making it difficult for Ralph and Jack to communicate and get along? Where do you
think their differences will lead? Correct Ans-They both have opposite ideas and priorities.
The only problem is, they both believe that they're right. Ralph wants to build shelter and
Jack wants to hunt
Describe the major characters: Ralph, Piggy, and Jack. Correct Ans-Ralph: Athletic,
charismatic, respective of order, 12 yrs old, fair hair
Piggy: fat, wears glasses, athsma, whiny, closely related to the adult world
Jack: Leader of the hunters, red hair, barbaric, savagery, serious
What instances of foreshadowing occur in this chapter? What predictions did you make about
what sorts of things might happen later in the novel? Correct Ans-The author foreshadows
some dark and ill events happening later in the novel. I predicted that something bad will
happen later and Piggy will be ridiculed
What do the boys' attitudes and actions (e.g. Ralph's joy at being free of "grownups," the vote
for leader, Ralph's telling the other boys about Piggy's nickname) reveal about human nature?
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