Characters
Which character wears glasses? Why might he be the only one to wear them?
-Piggy
-It differentiates him from the others
-Symbolic
Why might the other boys mispronounce the word "asthma"?
-To belittle Piggy
-To make fun of his health condition
-To reinforce the social hierarchy
What might Piggy's asthma symbolize? Why?
-Disability
-Physical strength v weakness and hierarchy
-Lower social position
-Disadvantage
-Etc
What does one of the following quotes indicate about one of these boys:
Simon: "like candles, Candle bushes. Candle buds."
Ralph: "You couldn't light them. They just look like candles."
Jack: "Green candles. We can't eat them. Come on."
Simon- isn't thinking about the boys' needs like Jack and Ralph are
Ralph- is focused on fire for rescue
Simon- is focused on food for survival on the island
Who do you think are the 3 most important characters in this chapter? Why?
-Ralph, he organized the meeting and was elected chief
-Jack, he challenges Ralph and is positioned to counter him
-Piggy, he seems to be the voice of reason and is a bit of an outsider
Why is it ironic that Piggy tells Ralph that the shell is "ever so valuable" while on a deserted island?
There is no system of money or currency on a deserted island.
What might Jack's choirboys' uniforms symbolize?
-Order
-Civilization
-Tradition
-Etc.
What is the significance of the following quote:
"'I'm chief then.'
The circle of boys broke into applause. Even the choir applauded; and the freckles of Jack's face disappeared under a blush of mortification."
It shows the developing relationship between Jack and Ralph's authority
What does Jack's reaction to failing to kill the pig say about him?
He cares about the way he's perceived and wants others to respect him, even if it means that he needs to change himself- "next time there would be no mercy"
Do you think the boys will remain democratic in decision-making as the story unfolds? Why or why not?
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What are 3 examples of Piggy acting more like an adult than the other boys?
-Taking names
-Being cautious
-Being less influenced by the other boys than the other characters
What does the following passage reveal about Ralph's feelings about his situation:
"Ralph danced out into the hot air of the beach and then returned as a 
fighter-plane, with wings swept back, and machine-gunned Piggy." (11)
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