The Hunt
What animal do the boys encounter while traveling through the forest?
A wild boar
Who do the boys choose as the "pig" in their hunting game?
Robert
What does Simon say to Ralph?
He tells him that he knows Ralph will make it back home.
What are Jack and Ralph each focused on?
Ralph: rescue, safety
Jack: hunting, violence
Why do the boys climb the mountain?
To find the beast.
What were the boys originally hunting for?
The beast
What do the boys pretend to do in the game?
Hunt and kill a pig.
What is Ralph thinking about when Simon finds him?
They will never be rescued.
How does Ralph's attitude toward Jack change during this chapter?
He becomes more willing to engage in his activities.
Who volunteers to tell Piggy that the boys will be back after dark?
Simon
Who wounds the animal with a spear?
Ralph
How does Robert react when the game starts versus when it ends?
He thinks it's funny, then becomes scared.
What does Simon's conversation with Ralph show about their friendship?
Simon knows when Ralph needs reassurance.
Why does Ralph go with Jack to the mountain?
He wants to prove he is not afraid.
What do the boys discover on the mountain?
A large "ape-like" figure in the darkness which moves.
How does Ralph react when the animal is hurt?
He experiences the thrill of hunting, even though he once disapproved of it.
Why does the game become more dangerous than the boys originally intended?
They get caught up in the excitement and begin to actually hurt Robert.
How does Simon serve as a contrast to the other boys?
He is thoughtful and compassionate, not interested in violence.
Who is emerging as Jack's right-hand man?
Roger
What is the "beast" really?
The dead parachutist who landed on top of the mountain.
What does Ralph's participation in the hunt represent?
What does the hunting game foreshadow?
The boys' increasing willingness to use real violence against one another.
What does Simon represent?
Hope that good still exists in chaos
What do Jack and Ralph symbolize?
Civilization vs. savagery
What does the "beast" represent?
The fear and darkness within the boys themselves.