The Lord of the Flies
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
What is your first impression of Piggy? What do you think he represents?
the scientific and rational side of humanity,
This Chapter is called 'Fire and the Mountain'- why is this significant? ...
during this chapter the boys made a signal fire n the top of the mountain so ships and/or planes can see the smoke and later on, rescue them.
What is Jack trying to do in the forest?
Hunt
What seems to be happening regularly at midday? ...
many hallucinate
Why does ralph call the meeting late in the evening..
He wants to talk about making improvement and following the rules
Compare and contrast Ralph and Jack.
Ralph is an excellent leader; responsible, and stands for all that is good. Jack is a destructive hunter, selfish, and represents evil.
Explain Jack and Ralph's reactions to the mention of the 'Beastie' by the boy with the mulberry-coloured birthmark? ..
Ralph tries to deal with the situation in a rational manner, being straightforward to reassure everyone that "there is no beastie".
What is Ralph frustrated about not having enough help with?
Building shelters
For what alleged reason do some of the boys smear themselves with colored clay? ..
Camouflage from the pigs while hunting
Where does percival say the beast comes from at night
The sea
Why do you think that the boys elect Ralph chief?
because he is the one who blows the conch to gather the scattered boys.
What do these different reactions tell us about their different leadership styles? .
Ralph is more focused on calming down everyone while also figuring out a way for all of them to be rescued
Who helps Ralph with the third shelter?
simon
What does Piggy want the boys to make? ...
a sundial
What happens to the group at the end of the meeting
ralph says he's done being leader. jack runs off with most of the olders boys.
What does Piggy say happened to everyone back home? ...
the atom bomb killed everyone
Do you think that this plan of Ralph is a good one? Why or why not?
(opinion question- personally I say yes)
What does Jack think is more important than shelters and fire?
Meat
What does Simon see that excites everyone? ...
smoke from passing ship
What are the littluns terrified of and having nightmares about
There is a beast living in the forest.
What is the symbolism of the boys tearing off their clothes?
the taking off of their home
What is Ralph's plan for rescue?
the group build a large signal fire on top of the island's central mountain
Where does Simon often go alone?
To a clearing in the jungle
What does Roger do that upsets the littluns?
throws rocks
What does ralph think about his hair
He annoyed its gotten long and mangy and hangs in his eyes.