Lord of the Flies

Describe the setting of Lord of the Flies.

A deserted, tropical, jungle-like island

In doing so, what do the boys unwittingly cause? What does this represent?

A large, uncontrollable fire, this represents the fires of hell/ the fall out the island - represents inexperience.

What does Ralph spot on the horizon.

A ship.

What is apparently going on in the outside world?

A war.

How does Ralph respond?

Angrily.

What health problem does the fat boy have?

Asthma

What affest does this news have, especially on the younger boys?

Bad effects, causes the younger boys to worry and act out.

How does Ralph treat Piggy? Why?

Badly but in a joking manner because piggy is overly sensitive which annoys him.

What are Ralph and Simon trying to do? What is this a sign of?

Build a shelter for the littluns, willing to work and care about the younger boys.

What is Ralph's obsession?

Building huts.

How do they finally succeed in lighting a fire?

By using Piggy's glasses.

How do Ralph and Piggy call the other survivors together?

By using the conch shell they found.

Meanwhile, what is Jack trying to do?

Catch a pig.

Describe Roger. What kind of person does he seem to be? Explain.

Destructive, bored because he kicks down sandcastles for his own amusement.

Why does Jack smear the clay over his face to create a sort of mask?

For hunting "dazzle paint".

Explain what the blonde boy is probably feeling when it dawns on him that there are no adults on the island and a "realized ambition overcame him"

He is free to do as he pleases.

What is the blonde boy's name? How old is he? Describe him.

He is pale with fair hair, somewhat tall and thin. He is built like a boxer and educated, his name is Ralph and he's 12 years old.

What does Jack decide he and his followers will become?

Hunters.

What is Jack's Obsession?

Hunting.

What is Jack's response to Ralph's anger?

Jack tries to calm Ralph and stay upbeat.

Describe the sight of their landing on the island. What does this symbolize?

Pink rocks, jungles, beaches.

Who is chosen as leader? What factors shape this decision?

Ralph, physical appearance and the fact that he had the conch shell sitting between his knees.

Why doesn't Roger actually hit Henry with the stones? Of what is this a sign?

Roger was bored, he wanted to scare Henry not hurt him. This is a sign of suffering.

Describe the lifestyle of the littluns.

Spent most of their time collecting fruit to eat, they were fearful but still playful.

What does the fat boy tell Ralph in confidence?

That he hated the nickname "Piggy" that his school mates give him.

What is the problem, and why has this happened.

The fire went out because Jack needed everyone to hunt.

What term is given to the youngest of the children? What problem are they experiencing at night? Of what is this a result?

The littluns, they are experiencing nightmares because of Beastie.

How do the boys get to the island?

The plane that was bringing them to safety was shot down.

At the end of the second chapter, who is missing? How do the boys react to this?

The young boy with the birthmark; the boys fell silent.

What news does the little boy with the birthmark share with the others?

There is a giant snake on the island that is coming to eat them.

Describe Jack and his band of boys.

They are a choir who mindlessly follow Jack.

Based on this, how are the boys doing on their own so far? Explain.

They are doing well because they are aware of their situation.

Describe Ralph and Jack's argument. What is the cause? What is the outcome? Why is this argument significant?

They can't come to a compromise. (hunting vs. shelter)

At this point, how have things changed from the beginning? Why have these changes occurred?

They have lost hope because the fire was their hope to be rescued.

Why is it so important that a fire be made immediately?

They need to be spotted. Fire is a symbol of their want to go home.

What happens to Piggy's glasses? How and why?

They were thrown down the mountain.

How do the boys solve the problem of everyone speaking at once during their meetings?

Whoever has the conch has the right to speak, the conch symbolizes law and order.