Character Questions (all of us)
Who is Ralph and what is his role in lotf?
He's one of the oldest in the group of boys and is proposed as the chief of the boys
What new rule does Ralph make about the fires?
The signal fire must be kept atop the mountain to be seen by passing ships for rescue
What character does Ralph nearly endanger after his newfound temporary enjoyment of hunting?
Robert
Why does Ralph believe everyone is done for?
Ralph believes that everyone is done because of the "beast" that is near the top of the mountain near the signal fire.
Who represents the Id in Lord of the Flies?
Jack (Who is Jack?)
Who is Jack and what is his role?
Jack is a bigun and the leader of the hunters in the group of boys
Who does Ralph align with more, Jack or Simon and Piggy?
Ralph aligns with Piggy and Simon more than Jack because they have both developed a safer, smarter approach, rather than Jack, who is more of a person who does not think before his actions.
What is a Pig Run?
pig-run = path made by the pigs on the island and later used by boys as a trail up the mountainside to investigate the presence of the beast.
What does Jack do to challenge Ralph’s leadership?
Jack calls a meeting to kick Ralph out as chief but everyone refuses.
Who represents the Superego in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy (Who is Piggy?)
Who is Piggy and why is he important?
Piggy is an overweight kid in the group of boys and is important due to his exceptional intelligence.
What is Percival unable to specifically remember, and what do the other littluns do as a result of Percival’s crying? Who succeeds in getting them to stop crying and how?
Percival cannot remember his full name, address, or telephone number. Also, because of his crying, the other littluns begin crying too, creating a general panic. Piggy succeeds in calming them by speaking firmly and explaining that there is no real beast, while Ralph helps restore order by blowing the conch and organizing the boys.
What fills in the blank?
Wild ____ came to the stone wall at the bottom of the garden.
Ponies
What happens to Simon while he is alone in the forest?
Simon discovers that the “beast” is actually a corpse entangled in the trees because of his parachute.
Who represents the ego in Lord of the Flies?
Ralph (Who is Ralph?)
What are the twins' names?
Sam and Eric
Why do you think Jack wants to help/join Ralph in this hunt for the beast?
Jack wants to help Ralph hunt for the beast because he sees the hunt as an opportunity to prove his bravery and gain power over the other boys. He is also genuinely afraid of the beast, so hunting it gives him a way to confront that fear. Most importantly, Jack enjoys hunting and violence, so the search allows him to act on his growing savage instincts while making himself seem like a strong leader.
What daily items does Ralph wish for?
Hair Scissors, Comb, Toothbrush, and a Nail Trimmer
Why does Jack leave Ralph’s group and form his own tribe?
Jack is furious about the boy's support for Ralph so he leaves to create a tribe centered around hunting, power, and fear.
What majority group represents the Id in addition to Jack more clearly?
The littluns (Who are the littluns?)
How does Simon differ from the boys in LOTF?
He prefers to be alone, and he does not like to eat meat as they do.
How does Jack’s desire to hunt the beast reveal the changes taking place in his character?
Jack’s desire to hunt the beast shows that he is becoming more aggressive and savage. Instead of focusing on rules and rescue, he is excited by the chance to hunt and gain power over the other boys.
What game does Ralph visualize himself not being very good at?
Chess
What does the Lord of the Flies tell Simon, and what does it represent?
It tells Simon that the beast is part of the boys and cannot be defeated. It represents the evil and violence within people that gradually develop as the story progresses.
How does Jack's Id encourage Ralph to hunt?
He shows Ralph the thrill of hunting and killing pigs, and this causes Ralph to join a chant in a circle.