Chapter 5
What’s different about the meeting at the start of the Chapter?
It’s nighttime, and everything looks more sketchy.
What is the beast?
A dead parachutist.
What does Robert say to have for the recreation of a hunt?
A real pig, so they can kill it.
How many people raised their hands during Jack’s meeting?
Zero.
Who represents the Id, the Ego, and the Superego in the novel?
Jack (Id), Ralph (Ego), Piggy (Superego).
At the start of the chapter, we see a development in Ralph’s character; how so?
Ralph is becoming more attentive, realizing the situation he faces.
Who first discovered the beast and neglected the fire?
Sam and Eric.
What does Ralph do to the boar?
He throws his spear, and it sticks into the snout.
What gender is the pig, and why did they choose it?
Female; it had to stay near the piglets and was weaker.
What character did the Lord of the Flies embody?
Simon.
What does Percival Wemys Madison fail to remember, and why do the littluns cry afterwards?
His telephone number; Percival’s tears reminded the other kids of their sorrows.
Why would the cave the boys found be a good place for a fort?
Rocks at the top could roll down onto the beach.
Why did Ralph not read the book about Topsy and Mopsy?
Because it was about 2 girls.
Jack and his remaining crew decide to raid Ralph’s camp, taking what and how?
They wanted to take their fire by painting their faces and sneaking in.
What is the name of the location the boys discover in Chapter 6, with cliffs and a narrow entrance? They think it could be a fortress.
Castle Rock.
Who is the first boy to speak about his nightmares about the beast at the meeting?
Phil.
What is Ralph’s reasoning to Jack on why Piggy should stay?
Piggy can’t do much with only one eye.
What does Ralph notice about his appearance, and what are the four things he wants to do?
He notices that he has been biting his nails. Ralph also wishes to cut his hair, have a proper bath, and brush his teeth.
What are the pigs described as on page 134?
Bloated bags of fat.
Who comforts Ralph, reminding him that someone will rescue him?
Simon comforts Ralph; Ralph's dad will rescue him.
Why does Ralph scold Simon after his sudden appearance at the meeting?
The random emergences could give the boys more reason to believe in the beast’s existence.
Who was the schoolmaster of the school Sam and Eric went to?
Old Waxy.
What did the boys hear around them before preparing to go up the mountain? (They presumed it to be the beast)
A frog.
What points does Jack use to make Ralph seem incapable as a leader?
Ralph isn't a hunter, he talks like Piggy, is a coward, and he insulted the hunters.
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
Simon’s inner character and the evil and savagery inside human beings.