Ch. 6 RG
A dead soldier with an attached parachute
Who falls from the sky at the beginning of Chapter 6?
Jack
“Bollocks to the rules! We’re strong – we hunt! If there’s a beast, we’ll hunt it down! We’ll close in and beat and beat and beat - !”, who says this quote?
The group becomes more chaotic an isn't following the rules.
Why does Ralph increasingly become more anxious?
Ralph disagrees and shares that they would live in fear, food would be less accessible, and the signal fire would be unattended.
2. When Piggy suggests that they should leave the beast alone and stay exclusively near the beach, does Ralph agree or disagree, and what are his reasons (for agreeing or disagreeing)?
"Maybe there is a beast... maybe its only us,"
What is Simon's interpretation of "the beast"?
Jack becomes more power-hungry and focusing on what he has control over which is hunting.
Why does Jack become more focused on hunting and forgets about the signal fire?
Jack keeps forgetting about being rescued and gets angry at piggy since he takes care of the littluns and is always in fear
4. Tension arises between Ralph, Piggy, and Jack (yet again). Summarize what happens in the previous two slides from pg. 102?
"We've got to talk about this fear and decide there's nothing in it."
What is Ralph's proposal to address the fear the boys are feeling?
Jack bullies Piggy more because of more power and control over a weaker person and changes the group dynamics to make a common enemy and being the leader of a group that follows him.
Why does Jack bully Piggy more?
Simon wishes he was more better at public speaking and having more confidence
5. What does the next slide reveal about Simon’s wishes/insecurities (passage taken from pgs. 103-104)?
"The world, the understandable and lawful world, was slipping away.'
What is Ralph's perception of the world when he sees that civilization is starting to collapse?
That in fact there is no beast and the beasts are within themselves such as the evil side of them.
What does Simon imply about the beast?
When he is hunting he feels as if he has power and authority and could control his hunting
In your opinion, why do you think Jack wants to help/join Ralph in this hunt for the beast?
"We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are the best are everything."
What connection does Jack make to being English?
Sam and Eric
Who are the twins that remain loyal to Ralph and takes care of the signal fire?