Characters
Obsessed with hunting
*Bonus if you get his full name
(Jack Merridew)
Explain the scar.
The site on the island where the boys' plane crashed
"He accepted the piece of half-raw meat and gnawed it like a wolf."
What is significant about this quote?
Shows how the boys are losing their civility/humanity
Like a wolf = simile, comparing the boys to a wolf (primitive)
The most important thing that has been found on the island
Conch
What are the littleuns fearful of?
This character is the logical one - presents good ideas
Piggy
This item is used to start a fire
Piggy's glasses
This character's eyes are described as "bright blue...seemingly bolting and nearly mad"
Jack
What reason does Jack give for making the mask?
What happens after the littleuns eat the fruit?
They get sick (diahhrea)
This character has proven to be kind, caring, and helpful.
Simon
Ralph's father's job
Navy commander
Who says this and what does it show?
"Bullocks to the rules!"
Jack says this - further showing how he has no regard for law/order
Why does Ralph call a late meeting?
He needs to discuss the disorder on the island and remind the boys of the rules
Jack hit him, the glasses flew off his face and broke
What happens to the boy with the birthmark?
We can assume he died in the fire that got out of control
What has been the biggest argument between Jack & Ralph - why?
The fire going out - because Jack took samneric away from the fire to help him hunt the pig
What does this quote reveal: "His sandy hair, considerably longer that it had been when they dropped in, was lighter now."
That a considerable amount of time has passed with the boys being on the island
Jack and Ralph contrast each other in many ways.
Jack represents __________ whereas Ralph represents ______________
Jack - Primitive
Ralph - Civilized
Why does Ralph consider giving up being chief?
He feels like nobody listens to him and the boys are not focusing on survival/rescue
What is "beastie"?
- something that is causing fear in the group
- the evil in the boys
This character says the beast comes from the water
Percival
"He can't hurt you: but if you stand out of the way he'd hurt the next thing. And that's me."
Who said this and why is it significant?
Piggy - trying to convince Ralph to keep being chief. Piggy is pointing out that Ralph is the only thing keeping Jack from going completely off the rails
Name 2 things Ralph says need to happen to restore order on the island
Filled water in the shells
Using the designated "bathroom" area
Keeping the fire going
What does Ralph need from grownups at the end of chapter 5?
"If only they could get a message to us"
"If only they could send us something grownup... a sign or something"
Ralph desperately wishes someone with power could help