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What rules does Ralph lay down at the assembly?
What rules does Ralph lay down at the assembly?
What power does the conch shell give the person who holds it?
What power does the conch shell give the person who holds it?
The right to speak
What crucial fact does Piggy remind the boys of?
What crucial fact does Piggy remind the boys of?
That no one knows that they're trapped on the island
What frightened the little boy with the birthmark and how does it affect the other boys?
What frightened the little boy with the birthmark and how does it affect the other boys?
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Why is Jack interested in the possibility of a beast?
Why is Jack interested in the possibility of a beast?
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How does the little boy describe the beast and what might be an explanation of what he has seen?
How does the little boy describe the beast and what might be an explanation of what he has seen?
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What does Ralph tell the boys they need to be rescued?
What does Ralph tell the boys they need to be rescued?
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Ralph's confidence in them being rescued means that?
Ralph's confidence in them being rescued means that?
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Describe the building of the fire.
Describe the building of the fire.
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What changes had to be made in the building of the fire and what might this symbolize?
What changes had to be made in the building of the fire and what might this symbolize?
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How is the fire personified on P.37?
How is the fire personified on P.37?
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What conflict arises between Jack and Piggy?
What conflict arises between Jack and Piggy?
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How does Jack try to limit the power of the conch in this chapter?
How does Jack try to limit the power of the conch in this chapter?
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What gloomy thought does Roger share with the boys?
What gloomy thought does Roger share with the boys?
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Who accepted responsibility for tending to the fire?
Who accepted responsibility for tending to the fire?
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What does Piggy call the smaller children and what happened to these children's identity?
What does Piggy call the smaller children and what happened to these children's identity?
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Which little boy goes missing and how does this affect the boys?
Which little boy goes missing and how does this affect the boys?
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On P.46, what is the simile for the tree?
On P.46, what is the simile for the tree?
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What characteristics are revealed about Piggy in this chapter?
What characteristics are revealed about Piggy in this chapter?
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Study Notes
Assembly Rules
- Ralph establishes that the conch must be held to speak, enforcing order among the boys.
- Those who break this speaking rule will face Ralph’s punishment.
Conch's Power
- Holding the conch grants the speaker the right to voice their opinions.
Key Reminder by Piggy
- Piggy emphasizes that the boys are unaware of their situation, having no knowledge of being trapped on the island.
Fear Induced by the Beast
- The little boy with the birthmark describes a snake-like creature, inducing fear among the other boys.
Jack’s Motivation
- Jack’s interest in the beast stems from a desire to kill, showcasing his primal instincts.
Beast Description and Explanation
- The beast is described as snake-like, which may correspond to jungle vines.
Essential for Rescue
- Ralph communicates the necessity of a signal fire for rescue, highlighting survival instincts.
Ralph’s Confidence
- Ralph's belief in rescue depicts his naivety about their dire situation.
Fire Building Process
- The boys utilize sunlight, Piggy’s glasses, dead trees, and leaves to ignite the fire.
Symbolism of the Fire
- The collaboration in fire building symbolizes unity and a collective goal for rescue.
Personification of Fire
- On page 37, fire is described as taking on human qualities.
Conflict Between Jack and Piggy
- A power struggle emerges as Jack attempts to silence Piggy, asserting that the conch’s authority is limited.
Jack's Attempts to Diminish Conch Power
- Jack proposes that the conch’s influence should only apply on the beach, undermining its authority.
Roger's Gloomy Prediction
- Roger expresses doubt about the effectiveness of the fire and smoke for rescue, instilling fear.
Responsibility for the Fire
- Jack’s choir is designated to maintain the fire, indicating a division of labor.
Identity of the Littuns
- Piggy refers to the smaller children as "littuns," highlighting their loss of individual identity.
Missing Boy's Impact
- The disappearance of the boy with the birthmark induces guilt amongst the others, fearing he may have fallen into the fire.
Tree Simile
- A simile compares a tree to an explosive, stating it "exploded like a bomb," emphasizing chaos.
Piggy’s Characteristics
- Piggy emerges as the most adult-like figure among the boys, demonstrating rationality and maturity.
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