Life on the Island
What do the littluns spend most of their time doing?
Playing on the beach / building sandcastles.
What animal is Jack determined to kill?
A pig
What does Ralph believe is the boys’ most important priority?
The fire so they can be rescued
What does the face paint symbolize?
Loss of identity / loss of civilization.
Who says, “You let the fire go out”?
Ralph
What are the littluns afraid of on the island?
The beastie
What does Jack use to paint his face?
Clay and charcoal.
What passes the island when the fire is out?
A ship
What does the signal fire symbolize?
Hope for rescue.
Who says, “I painted my face — I stole up. Now you eat — all of you — and I…”?
Jack
Why does Roger throw stones near Henry but not directly at him?
Because he still feels the presence of rules and civilization.
How does Jack feel once he paints his face?
Freed from shame and self-consciousness.
Why is Ralph furious with Jack in this chapter?
Because they missed a chance to be rescued.
What does the boys’ long hair symbolize?
Growing savagery.
“We can light the fire again. You should have been with us, Ralph. We had a smashing time”?
Jack
What physical change shows the boys are becoming more savage?
Their hair is growing long.
What goes out while the hunters are focused on killing the pig?
The signal fire.
What does Ralph not understand about the other boys’ behavior?
Why hunting matters more to them than rescue.
What does Roger’s hesitation to hit Henry represent?
The lingering influence of civilization and rules.
What does the line “Beneath the surface, Simon found a little shelter of leaves” suggest about Simon’s role?
He seeks peace and separation from chaos
What important responsibility do the boys neglect while hunting?
Keeping the signal fire going.
What is covering the pig’s head after it is killed?
Flies
Who helps Ralph with the littluns and supports order?
Simon
What does the pig’s head foreshadow in the novel?
The rise of evil / increasing savagery.
“You’re acting like a crowd of kids!”
Piggy