Lord of the Flies (Chapter 2)

How does the world of the boys reflect the world of the adults?

Chaos just like the world at that time

At this time, Ralph says the boys appear to have 2 goals. What are they?

Have fun and get rescued.

How does Piggy treat a small boy? What does this tell us about Piggy?

He is very caring and patient which shows he is the most mature, adult-like person

What issue does the littlun with the mulberry birthmark bring up?

He mentions that he has seen a "beastie"

How does Ralph respond to this?

He tells the boy he must have been dreaming, strongly opposed to the idea of there being a beastie

How does the talk of the "beasties" affect the boys?

It makes them all a little nervous that there may be a monster out there

What does Piggy attempt to call the group's attention to?

That no one knows that they've crashed on this island

What responsibility has Jack taken on for his choir?

That the Hunters will manage the fire and keep it going

Who is missing?

The Littlun with the Mulberry-marked face

What are examples of symbols/objects of power in the book?

The conch and Piggy's glasses

How does the group react to Ralph's suggestion they they build a fire? How does Piggy describe their actions?

The group is excited and run off to start a fire without understanding the reason for it. Piggy says they are being childish and stupid.

How do they manage to start a fire?

They used dead wood and Piggy's glasses to focus the sunlight to set the wood on fire

What goes wrong?

Tree catches on fire, fire spreads

What is going on in the adult world at the time?

WWII

What rule concerning the conch is made?

Whoever is holding the conch has the right to speak