Setting
Where are the boys stranded?
An Island
Which symbol refers to the boys hope for survival/rescue?
How did the littluns change throughout the story?
In the previous chapters the littluns were playful and naïve, but in this chapter we see a more scared/reserved side of them.
While exploring on the island what did the boys find?
They found a new cave and rocky area
Who is the protagonist?
Ralph
How did the parachutist lead to a new setting discovery?
The boys found the new setting due to a hunt for the "beastie"
How do the characters begin to "leave" the ocean (symbolic meaning)?
The characters leave the ocean in both Piggy and Simon beginning to leave their shell.
What pushed Piggy to change?
Piggy changed because he was tired of being walked over, and he felt the need to assert himself.
How do the twins advance the plot?
The twins advance the plot by sharing that they had seen the beast. This leads the bigguns to chase the beast.
What was the figure that the boys saw?
The boys saw a parachuter who fell out of their plane
What did the boys begin to explore (with examples)?
They began to explore and observe the unknown. As they explore they see bridges lots of rocks cliffs and experience unbearable heat.
How do rocks symbolize civilization vs. savagery?
Rocks show this symbol because the boys morph from civil to savage, and the rocks represent the differences in who they were before they landed on the island vs where they are now.
How did Jack push Ralph into change?
Jack wanted leadership just as much as Ralph, so he pushed him to defend his every move and further his leadership
What pushed Ralph to agree to the expedition?
Jack made comments to the assembly about Ralph being "frightened" to go out on the expedition.
What is the name of this chapter?
Beast from air
What new area did the boys discover on the island?
A caved area with large rocks.
How does William Golding idea of mankind connect with Simon's theory that the boys may be the beast?
Golding believes that humans are naturally bad, and Simon suggests that humanity/the boys on the island may have adopted "beast-like" savagery.
How is Ralph essential to Jacks' changes
Jack changes overall because he envies Ralph being leader
How does Jack accepting Ralph's leadership change/advance the story?
This shift shows that the story may begin to move from a human protagonist and antagonist to all humans vs a beast.
What shows that Ralph is growing more comfortable in leadership?
Ralph shows his growing confidence by telling the others to follow his lead.
At what time does the chapter start, and what time does it transition to?
The story starts in the evening and transitions to morning.
How does the chapter title relate to the events of this chapter?
The boys have now started to believe that the beast is able to fly.
Simon's personality was reserved and did what authority said, but as he gained confidence he spoke his true feelings.
What does Simon suggest about the boys?
Simon suggests that the boys themselves may be the beast that they fear.
How did the chapter theme: If you don't address your fears they will only grow manifest in this chapter?
The boys fear was unbelieved for much of their time on the island, and now more boys are starting to gain fear.