Plot
This is the reason the boys ended up on the island.
A plane crash caused by war conflict.
Ralph is unhappy in chapter 3 because ___.
No one except Simon is helping in building the shelters and all Jack wants to do is hunt.
This character becomes the leader of the hunters but longs for power; "ugly without silliness".
Jack
Who gets to speak at the meetings?
Whoever is holding the conch.
What does the "beastie" represent?
The concept of the "beastie" represents the unknown and the fear that it creates among the boys.
"They walked along two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole
Piggy's role in the group is:
The logical one/problem solver; He represents the rational thinking of civilized society.
Where does Jack go after failing to kill a pig, leading to further tension with Ralph?
To the platform (aka "castle rock").
This character attempts to coordinate the boys' efforts to build a civilization on the island until they can be rescued; The chief of the group.
Ralph
What is the little 'uns' relationship with Ralph as a leader? What is Ralph's initial attitude towards the "beast" when the little 'uns ask him "What are they going to do about it"?
The little 'uns partially obey Ralph because he has the conch/power and "he was big enough to be a link with the adult world of authority". Initially, Ralph is skeptical of the beast's existence and tries to dismiss the idea by stating it is a nightmare.
What does the conch symbolize?
Connection to civilization/order and power.
"The heat hit him" is an example of what literary device?
Personification
What does the reaction to the piglet being trapped in the creeper reveal about Jack?
Jack wants to be vicious but so far isn't capable.
What are Ralph and Jack's priorities?
Jack's priority is killing a pig/hunting.
Ralph's priority is building shelters.
This character dies in the fire at the end of chapter 2 symbolizing THIS theme
The little 'un with the mulberry birthmark.
His death symbolizes the theme of loss of innocence.
How does Piggy's role in the discussion about the beast contribute to the growing tension on the island?
He tries to reason with Ralph and Jack but is disregarded.
What does the constant signal fire represent?
Hope for rescue
"Sleep enveloped him like the swathing mirages" is an example of what literary device?
Imagery
What does Simon do alone in the forest, hinting at his unique character?
He visits a secret clearing.
What is the first thing Jack asks for when he sees Ralph after returning from the jungle?
Water
This character is naturally "good"; behaves kindly towards younger boys; willing to work for the good of their community; "always about"/sneaking off to be alone.
Simon
How does Jack's failure to kill a pig in Chapter 3 contribute to the conflict with Ralph?
Jack's frustration at not being able to kill the pig leads to him becoming more aggressive and dismissive of Ralph's leadership.
What do Piggy's glasses represent?
Logic and reason/intellect
"This sweaty march along the blazing beach had given them the complexions of newly washed plums" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
What does the snake-thing/beastie symbolize in the novel AND who introduces the idea of the beastie?
The beastie represents evil, fear, and/or the negative aspect of human nature. It is introduced by the little 'un with the birthmark on his face.
What is the primary fear that increases the boys' anxieties about the "beast" in Chapter 3?
The unknown
This character is revealed as a stout boy who wears glasses; Recognizes the need for order, rational thinking, and planning; Often seen as an outsider; clearly intelligent and articulate.
Piggy
What does Jack's intense focus on hunting symbolize in Chapter 3?
Jack's desire for power and control over the group.
What is the "scar" AND what does it symbolize?
The "scar" is the line of destruction left by the plane crash.
It represents the destructive nature of humanity and how it ruins peace, nature, and beauty.
"The boys were not alone on the island" is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing