Characters
Who is still focused on rescue and rules?
Ralph
What weather event happens during the feast?
A storm
Who argues over leadership and control?
Ralph and Jack
What causes the boys to become more violent during the feast?
The storm and chanting
Who leads the feast and the chant during the storm?
Jack
What does Simon climb the mountain to investigate?
The beast
What causes tension between Ralph and Jack at the feast?
Jack’s focus on hunting instead of rescue
What effect does fear have on the boys behavior?
It overrides their logic
Which character realizes the true identity of the beast?
Simon
What does Simon discover the beast really is?
A dead person in a parachute
Why does Ralph feel uncomfortable at the feast?
He senses the boys are becoming savage
What causes Simon to be mistaken for the beast?
Darkness and fear
Which two boys participate in the dance but later deny responsibility for Simon’s death?
Ralph and Piggy
What mistake do the boys make during the storm and dance?
They mistake Simon for the beast
How does Piggy react to the events of the feast?
He is frightened and confused
What effect does Simon’s death have on Ralph?
He feels guilt and horror