lord of the flies chapters 1-6

How old are the boys on the island?

6-12

What does the boy with the mulberry colored birthmark on his face claim to have seen?

A beastie, looks like a snake snake

What falls onto the island? How is the current aside from the adult world?

A dead parachutist fell onto the mountain. (Ironically a piggy claimed adults would know what to do but they are in chaos)

What is the setting of the story?

A deserted island, it looks like a paradise. Pigs and fruit for food

How would you describe piggy's appearance?

About 10, chubby, glasses, asthma

While the boys are asleep at the beginning of chapter 6, what is happening overhead?

An air battle (samneric tending fire, both asleep) "A sign came down from the adult world"

Although Roger acts in a cruel manner, how does the reader know that he still somewhat follows "the rules of civilization?"

He doesn't want to hit Henry, he wants to scare him

When all the boys meet, what happens to Simon?

He faints (weak, gentle, soft spoken)

How does Jack disrespect piggy in this chapter? What do his action symbolize?

He hit his glasses off of his face and broke one lens. Jack's civilization is minimizing, and the group is losing clarity

How does Jack changes appearance during the pig on? What does his transformation represent?

He paint his face. He feels like he's a new person and kills a pig. "the mask compelled them." The mask makes them someone else (savages)

A little one named Phil speaks at the assembly and tells the boys about an occurrence that happened the night before. What does Phil say, and why does it scare the rest of the boys?

He says he saw something big inward moving around in the forest

What does Percival Wemys Madison say at the assembly that makes the little ones cry? Why do his words have such an effect on the boys?

He says his name, address, and his phone number. It reminds the little ones of home

What do these actions say about Simon's personality?

He's not afraid of the beast, doesn't believe in it, doesn't care. Calm nature loving

Why does jack ignore Ralph and piggy's complaints?

He's too excited and proud about the pig he killed

Ralph and piggy see something on the horizon that make them very excited but also very furious. What do they see, and why do they become so angry?

I see smoke from a ship, the fire on the top of the mountain went out

What Taska Ralph and Simon attempting to accomplish?

I'm to build shelters, other boys helped at first but stop short after

Where does Percival claim the beast hides at night?

In the sea

What does Simon do at the end of this chapter?

It's in the forest by himself

Which two boys want to become chief of the island? Who wins?

Jack marridew and Ralph. Ralph wins

How do Roger and Maurice torment the young boys on the island?

Maurice kick sand into Percival's eyes (says sorry and runs away, still civilized). Roger through's rocks at Henry (threw to Miss)

What does Jack want to be called? Why?

Merridew because he wants to be older and more proper and have authority

Jack able to kill the pig at the beginning of the chapter?

No

What is piggy's main concern?

No one knows that they are on the island

At the beginning of the chapter, row hold another meeting. What rules does he sit at this meeting?

No talking and less you're given the conch and won't be interrupted, they need hunters, keep a fire going on the top of the mountain at all times

Are there any adults on the island?

No, the pilot died in the crash

Ralph will only allow the boys to build a fire in one place on the island, where is it?

On top of the mountain

How did the boys start the fire?

Piggy's glasses (Glasses are a symbol of clarity when glasses mess dchaos happens)

How did the boys become stranded on the island?

Plane crash during wartime

The boys decide to search the island for the feast. When the boys reach a cave that they have not yet explored, only one boy ventures forward. Who is it?

Ralph ("castle rock")

Based on our personalities, what does Ralph have that piggy doesn't have? What does piggy have that Ralph doesn't have?

Ralph is a natural leader (unlike piggy). Piggy is smart but lacks leadership traits and is very rational

How does Ralph annoy the other boys in this chapter?

Ralph is more practical and Jack it's a fun one ("Jack lead the way down the rock and across the bridge.)

How do the boys react to the concept of the "beastie" on the island?

Ralph makes everyone relax. Jack says they will kill it. (Everyones scared)

Who are the three boys to explore the island?

Ralph, Jack, Simon

How does Ralphie at the end of chapter 4? How do you know?

Row feels like he's losing power in order because he called a meeting

One of the boys admits to walking around in the jungle by himself at night. Who was it?

Simon, goes to a special spot

"What I mean is...maybe it's only us" Who makes the statement at the assembly? What does it mean?

Simon, maybe there isn't a real monster to be afraid of on the island, But the evil in each other

Why does Ralph want to build a fire? Where does he decide to do this?

So that ships can see the smoke and on top of the mountain

What is Jack using as a weapon at the beginning of the chapter?

Stick that he it Sharpbend about 5 feet long, trying to throw the spear at the pig

How would you describe Ralph's appearance?

Tall, muscular(built like a boxer), 12, blonde, "the fair boy"

What does Ralph complain about?

That no one is doing a job, Jack is in keeping the fire going or helping build shelters

What does this tragedy say about the organization of the group?

That they have an organization at all

In chapter 5, row flows the Concho to call assembly. He's called the boys for failing to comply with the island rules. Name three of Ralph's complaints

The fire not being tended to, coconut shells were supposed to be filled with water at all times, supposed to only go to the bathroom where the tide will wash it away.

What does Ralph called the most important thing on the island? Why does he feel this way?

The fire, because it's the only way to signal people

What is the choir transformed into?

The hunters (irony- sings in church for peace and harmony are now killing)

Sam and Eric see something on the island that they mistake for the beast. What is it?

The parachute. They blow the whole problem way out of proportion to the other boys, they scare the other boys.

What tragic occurrence takes place at the end of chapter 2?

The small boy with the mulberry birthmark is missing

In chapter 4, the little ones on the island are specially trouble during the night. Why?

They have nightmares about the beast, sick from the fruit, cold, crying for mothers at beginning but stop

What did the boys use the conch shell for?

To call all the boys on the island together(horn)

What job is piggy given?

To find the names of all the kids

What happen when Jack sees a pig?

Tries to kill it but isn't able to, makes excuses

What do the boys accidentally do when they're try to rekindle the fire?

Wake up the forest and start a forest fire

What happens when someone holds the conch shell? what do you think the shell symbolizes?

When you hold the conch shell, you got to speak and no one interrupts you. The shell represents authority and power

What do Ralph and Jack argue about?

Which is more important the pig or the fire, the meat i or survival

Describe Jack's attitude toward the Island rules in this chapter

"Bollocks to the rules! We're strong, we hunt!" Jack breaks all of the rules

What does piggy say about grown-ups at the end of the chapter? Why is his opinion of the adult world ironic?

"Grown-ups know things. They ain't afraid of the dark. They'd meet up and have tea and discuss. Then things will be alright." The grownups probably wouldn't do any better than the boys are

Describe the hunters actions at the end of chapter 4. What does there while dance represent?

"Kill the pig, cut her throat, spill her blood" they reenact the kill (Maurice is thrown in the middle and acts like the pig)