lord of the flies- ALL CHAPTERS questions and answers
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LORD OF THE FLIES
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What is the significance of "The Sound of the Shell"? (chapter 1)
It's titled this because it's what brings all the boys together. Also, the conch shell represents democracy and unity
What is Ralph's attitude toward Piggy when he first meets him? (chapter 1)
Piggy acted very normally for t...
lord of the flies- ALL CHAPTERS
questions and answers
What is the significance of "The Sound of the Shell"? (chapter 1) - answer It's titled this because
it's what brings all the boys together. Also, the conch shell represents democracy and unity
What is Ralph's attitude toward Piggy when he first meets him? (chapter 1) - answer Piggy acted
very normally for the situtation, but Ralph judge him and he felt tmore superior. He thought he
could control all the power
What is the significance of Piggy's plea to join the expedition? (chapter 1) - answer He believed
he should've gone because he was the first one to find Ralph and taught him how to use the
shell Piggy was unable to go because of his physical defects; shows the differences in Ralph's
and Jack's characters
Why is Ralph elected chief? (chapter 1) - answer He is more athletic and better looking than
Jack. He had the conch, which made him a symbol of authority
What is the "scar" that is repeatedly mentioned? (chapter 1) - answer It's the ditch the plane
had dug out and the trail of trees. It represents man destroying nature and the boys bringing
destruction to the island.
Why is Jack unable to kill the pig? (chapter 1) - answer The enormity of it. It wasn't in his
civilized nature.
How is Jack presented to the reader? (chapter 1) - answer He's presented as a leader because
he leads the entire choir group (this makes him look superior) to the conch shel noise. He is also
angry.
, Why did Golding use British schoolboys? (chapter 1) - answer They are supposed to be proper
and from elite families. It emphasizes their transition from civilized to savage. Golding also used
to be a school boy and that helped him write the novel.
How is Piggy revealed as most closely tied to the world of adults? (chapter 1) - answer He talks
about his "auntie" and tells the boys to "Quit acting like kids". This indicates he's around adults
more often than kids, possibly because he's been rejected.
How is Piggy indirectly responsible for the blowing of the conch? (chapter 1) - answer He tells
Ralph how to blow the conch shell.*This suggests his intelligence*
What questions does the littlun with the birthmark raise? (chapter 2) - answer He asks them
what they're going to do about the "beast". a big detail is at the end he somehow disappears
and tsomething took him.
What do Piggy, Simon, and the littlun with the birthmark have in common? (chapter 1) - answer
They are "sane" out of everybody and tries to establish life like the adult world. Also not
everyone likes them/respects their opinion.
How do Ralph and Jack answer the question about the beast? (chapter 2) - answer Ralph denies
there is a beast (denies evil)/ Jack said if there was a beast, his hunters could kill it.
What is the significance of the chapter's title "Fire on the mountain"? (chapter 2) - answer The
boys' destruction of the island.
How do they start the fire? (chapter 2) - answer They use Piggy's specs (last remains of society).
What is the significance of "Huts on the Beach"? (chapter 3) - answer Established society on the
island
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