LOFT Chapter 8 Recap Flashcards

Study Notes

Main Events

The boys experience chaos after encountering the beast the previous night, prompting Jack to call an assembly.
Ralph confronts Jack, asserting that even he fears the beast, and questions the hunters' ability to protect the group.
Jack claims that Ralph is a coward for questioning him; however, no one supports Jack's assertion.
Frustrated, Jack abandons Ralph to form his own group, believing he can lead better.
Ralph feels conflicted while Piggy expresses excitement about the situation.
Simon proposes an expedition to search for the beast on the mountain but is disregarded by the others.
Piggy urges building a fire near their shelter for safety and signaling rescue, although many boys sneak away during the fire-making process.
Jack's new group kills a sow without restraint, displaying savagery, and they mount its head on a spear.
Jack's group attacks Ralph's faction to steal fire, further dividing the boys.
The head of the sow, called the Lord of the Flies, taunts Simon and reveals unsettling truths.

Jack

Portrayed as a coward by Ralph, leading to his departure from Ralph’s group.
Emphasizes hunting as his primary interest, neglecting the larger goal of rescue.
Initiates a raid to acquire fire for cooking meat, attempting to lure Ralph's group with promises of fun and adventure.

Ralph

Believes maintaining the fire is crucial for rescue and prioritizes it over enjoyment.
Shows enthusiasm for Piggy's idea to build a nearby fire for safety while signaling for help.
Remains resistant to joining Jack's faction, underscoring the necessity of the fire.

Piggy

Exhibits relief at Jack's departure, feeling their group is stronger without traitors.
Provides emotional support to Ralph, emphasizing their ability to function without deserters.

Simon

Suggests the climb to the mountain but is dismissed by the others, reflecting his alienation.
Encounters the severed head of the sow during a return to his hideaway, which embodies the Lord of the Flies.
The head communicates with Simon, taunting him and overwhelming him emotionally, leading to his fainting.
Gains insight that the beast exists only in the boys' minds, not as a tangible entity, and acknowledges his loneliness.

Jack's Group

Exhibits savage behavior, highlighted by their brutal hunt and killing of the sow.
Roger participates in the gruesome act, demonstrating their descent into violence.
The group revels in hunting activities, emphasizing their abandonment of civilized norms in favor of primitive instincts.

Description

Test your knowledge of the main events from Chapter 8 of 'Lord of the Flies'. This quiz covers key moments such as Jack's assembly, the conflict between Ralph and Jack, and the significance of the beast. Enhance your understanding of the book's themes and character dynamics.