Lord of the flies Ch. 1-6

¡Supera tus tareas y exámenes ahora con Quizwiz!

What happens when Ralph blows on the conch?

All the boys surround him.

Why does Ralph get mad at Piggy?

Because he doesn't know where they are.

What would Jack like to do before this happens?

Catch a pig

What are the littleuns acting like?

Childish

What is Ralph's response to the little one?

Comforting response.

What is Ralph more concerned about, smoke or fire? Why?

Fire because they might not be able to light it.

What is the most important thing?

Getting rescued

Why does Jack say that the hunters are excused from building shelters?

Given the job to hunt.

What is the first rule that Ralph makes?

Have the conch to speak.

Why does Jack hesitate when he lifts the knife to kill the piglet?

He doesn't have the heart to kill the pig.

What does Ralph's dad do for a living?

He is a commander in the Navy.

What is Jack's response to the little one?

He wanted to kill it if he saw it.

Why is "the fat boy" proud of his asthma?

He was the only one in his old school with it, it makes him different.

What does Jack promise will happen next time?

He will kill the pig.

What does the fire symbolize?

Help

What does this reveal about Simon's character?

Helpful, Obedient, Loyal

What prevents Piggy from being the natural leader?

His asthma

What does Jack decide the hunters will be responsible for other than hunting?

Hunters will be responsible for keeping the fire and smoke going.

Who would you have chosen? why?

Jack because he is more reliable.

Why does Ralph respect Jack more then Piggy?

Jack has natural leadership skills. He is forceful.

Describe the power struggle between Jack and Ralph when they are choosing a chief?

Jack is mortified that he is not elected chief .

Why does piggy want Ralph in charge?

Knows that Ralph is the only thing preventing Jack from becoming chief.

What do Ralph and Simon think they should do as they explore the island?

Make a map

Whos is building the shelters?

Ralph and Simon.

Ralph is responsible for the whole group; Jack is responsible for himself. How does this make them different?

Ralph cares about everyone and jack only cares about himself.

What is Piggy's job?

Watch over the littluns.

What do the boys think they should make?

A fire

What does a little one think he has seen in the forest?

A small snake like creature.

What are the difference between the first and second meeting?

In the morning meeting, the boys decide they will have organized leadership on the island. By the evening meeting, the fire has gone out, Piggy's glasses are stolen, and the trees are on fire

Have the hunters killed anything yet?

No

What doesn't the "fat boy" want to be called?

Piggy

Although Ralph criticized the boys, do you think he is responsible for their lack of cooperation and performance? Why/ Why not?

Ralph is partially responsible for their failures. He has the desire to bring a measure of civilization to the island, but lacks the competence to do so.

What is the significance of Ralphs statement. "this belongs to us," when speaking of the island?

Ralph is trying to install a sense of responsibility.

What does the description of Jack at the start of the chapter reveal about his character?

Seems to be a wild animal. Starting to fall into savagery.

Who is missing?

Small boy

What does Piggy say they need during the speech?

Special people.

What are they wearing?

Tattered shorts

Describe the scene when Jack emerges with the choir.

Tattered shorts, sun burn, hair longer and tighter hair.

Why is Ralph so angry?

That the kids are not helping build the shelters/ irresponsible.

Why is it important that the boys go to the island after the attack?

That way they don't die

Whos is going to rescue them?

The adults

What do the boys use as a symbol of authority in the society they form?

The conch

What are "the fat boy" and "the fair boy's" main concerns?

The fat boy is concerned about his asthma and the fair boy is concerned that the fat boy was going to stay with him.

What differences are shown between Piggy and Jack when Ralph speaks about his father and the Queen?

They looked up to Piggy and started clapping.

Who are the hunters, and what are their jobs?

The hunters were formally the choir. They hunted for meat an keep the signal fire going.

How does Ralph win?

The other boys, except Jack's choir, naturally gravitate towards Ralph.

What does it mean if the conch is present?

The rules are the same.

Why do the rules change on the top of the top of the mountain?

They don't exist.

Why don't the boys listen to Piggy?

They don't show hope.

How long are they going to have fun?

Till the grownups come.

Why does Jack say they need hunters?

To gather meat and other sorts of food.

Why do the boys want to make a fire?

To signal for help.

How does Ralph describe the island?

Uninhabited/ Its wizard

How do the boys know to sit down?

When Ralph blows on the conch.

How do they light the fire?

With Piggy's specs and the suns reflection.


Conjuntos de estudio relacionados

Psych Chapter 7: Principles of Learning

View Set

Antitrust Law in the Environment of Business

View Set

MGMT 363 Final (Ch. 13, 14, 16, & HR)

View Set

Sherpath EAQ CH 11: High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions

View Set

Ch5 Ethics in international business

View Set

T10 Superannuation & Retirement Planning

View Set

nclex questions med surg/patho exam 3

View Set