Characters
Which character is chosen as chief early on?
Ralph
What is the boys' most important use for fire?
Signal for rescue
What is the 'beastie' also referred to as?
A snake-like thing
What is Ralph's main priority early on?
Maintaining the fire for rescue
What object controls who can speak?
The conch
What quality helps Ralph win leadership over Jack?
Appears confident/blows the shell first
What key object makes starting the fire possible?
Piggy's glasses
How do the older boys initially treat this fear?
They dismiss it
What do the boys choose to do instead of working?
Play and avoid responsibilities
What does the Conch represent?
Power and authority
Which character is most focused on logic and reasoning?
Piggy
Why does the fire quickly become dangerous?
The boys are careless and distracted
What does the 'beast' and Jack's hunt begin to symbolize?
Fear/inner savagery
What problem arises with building shelters?
Few boys help/Ralph and Simon struggle to build on their own
What is one rule the boys fail to follow?
Maintaining the fire
Who begins to prioritize hunting over group survival?
Jack
What aspect of the fire is necessary for it to work as a signal?
Smoke
Why is the fear of the beast dangerous?
It causes panic and weakens order
What early warning sign (between the leaders) shows the group may fail?
Ralph and Jack arguing about responsibilities
Why are rules important to Ralph?
They maintain order and increase chances of rescue
Which 'little one' do they notice is missing at the end of chapter 2? (characteristic not name)
The boy with the mulberry birth mark
What does the failure of the fire reveal about the boys?
They struggle with responsibility and order
What might Ralph and Jack's exchange on 'noticing' something in chapter 3 suggest about their views of the beast?
If the little ones are scared maybe they should be too
What does their behavior suggest about survival skills?
They lack concern and urgency
What does ignoring rules foreshadow for the stability of the group?
Civilization is weakening