Civilization vs Savagery
This object, found on the beach, becomes a symbol of order and democracy among the boys.
Conch
This character is elected as chief due to his physical traits and initial focus on rescue.
Ralph
who initially attempted to keep order, while the other led to chaos.
Ralph/Jack
who feared the unknown the most?
the littluns
The first slaughter of pig puts an end to this
innocence
This character’s focus on hunting and disregard for rules represents a descent into savagery.
Jack
Jack’s leadership style is characterized by these qualities, contrasting with Ralph's democratic approach.
dominance and authority
what was the name of the political system that Ralph supported (ex: conch)
democracy.
This term describes the monstrous creature that the boys had feared, symbolizing terror especially in the littluns.
(must be exactly how they refer to it in the book)
"beastie"
what did Jack obsess with doing after his first failed attempt
hunting (especially pigs after the first failed attempt)
The boys' initial efforts to build shelters and maintain a signal fire demonstrate their attempt to establish this.
Civilization
This character increasingly challenges Ralph's authority, leading to a division among the boys.
Jack
The rules the boys create set the framework for the civilized side of the island society, contrasting later that emerges.....(what)
savagery
who acknowledged the beast more while the other neglected it.
Ralph/Jack
what event led to the FIRST sign of the loss of Innocence on the island
The signal fire and the missing littlun (potentially died)
This is the main reason that the boys start a signal fire.
rescue
what was ralph's goal as leader, contrasting Jack's goal as leader
(provide two examples of each person)
Ralph: rescue, order
Jack: hunt, freedom of rules
The breaking of rules and the neglect of essential tasks, such as maintaining the signal fire, lead to this on the island.
chaos
What did Sam and Eric see that they perceived as the monstrous creature?
dead paratropper
what role did the beast play in the loss of innocence
spread fear. lost of Innocence after realizing their situation of potentially being harmed at any time.
This event, led by Jack, illustrates the boys' increasing brutality and loss of civilized behavior.
the pig hunt
how did Jack gain power
provided meat, appealed to the boys' immediate desire rather than following rules.
The meetings, the division of labor, and the establishment of rules symbolize the boys' attempt to create this on the island.
order
What is a description of group fear.
(correct if able to explain it)
emotional response to perceived danger, real or imagined. Unknown with potential harm.
How does the boys' appearance change, and what does this symbolize about innocence?
first arrived in school uniforms. Eventually I grew long hair, dirty, masks.... their loss of Innocence from school boys to savage hunters.