Vocabulary
Conch
A conch is a shell. It is used as a trumpet to produce a hollow-sounding musical note.
What is Ralph's first act upon being elected the leader?
After being elected as the leader, he appointed Jack as the hunters' leader.
What does Piggy call his glasses?
Specs
After being elected as the leader, why did Ralph form a search party? Who all did he choose to go with him?
Ralph formed a search party to establish that they were, in fact, on an island. He names Jack, Simon and himself to do the exploring.
Asthma
Chronic respiration problem, characterised by wheezing.
Which of the following best symbolises humans' destructive impact on the natural environment?
Conch, Scar, Snake or Lagoon
Scar
Who carries a knife?
Jack
How did the boys happen to come to the island?
They were ejected from a flaming air-plane
clambering
climbing awkwardly or with difficulty, often using both hands and feet
What is the boys' home country?
England
Who becomes the chief?
Ralph becomes the chief.
What is the scar?
The scar is the area where the downed plane "smashed into the jungle." A scar appears where an injury has occurred and is the final part of the healing process. In addition, a scar stands out due to its different appearance. In Lord of the Flies, the scar does not heal but festers. Humans have destroyed the land, but human destructiveness does not stop there.
Fulcrum
the point or support on which a lever pivots or turns
What was the first meal that the boys had on the island?
Fruits from the trees.
At the beginning of the novel, Jack appears to be the leader/ruler of _____
A choir of boys
One of the novel's themes is Civilisation vs Savagery, represented in Chapter 1 through Piggy and Jack. Explain with evidence from the text.
Piggy represents the longing for the adult world, and Jack represents savagery. The two characters conflict during their first meeting as Jack's uniform and authoritative voice intimidate Piggy. He enters the story wearing all black. He shouts at the choir and barks orders at them, and his face is ugly.
enmity
a feeling or state of hostility, hatred, or deep dislike between people or groups.
Which event shaped William Golding's view of human nature?
The Atrocities of World War -II shaped William Golding's view of human nature
Which rule is one of Ralph's rules at the beginning of the novel? Why was this rule made?
The only way someone may speak if they were holding the conch.He made this rule to establish order.
As the boys explore the island, different kinds of leadership emerge. Which boy would you choose as your leader? How do Ralph and Jack compare as leaders?
Ralph is calm and fair. He represents order, leadership and civilisation. On the other hand, Jack is authoritative and represents savagery and desire for power.