Questions and Answers
What sort of weapon is Jack using to hunt pigs?
How does Jack know there is a pig in the creepers ahead of him?
He found the fresh droppings.
How are the boys collecting drinking water?
With coconut shells.
Who helps Ralph with the hut building?
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How many huts have the boys managed to build?
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What does Jack claim to feel behind him when he hunts?
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What does Jack suggest will make him a better hunter?
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Which boy does Jack view as odd?
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Where does Simon go in the jungle?
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When do the candle-buds that Simon sees bloom?
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Study Notes
Hunting and Weapons
- Jack uses a five-foot sharpened stick as a weapon to hunt pigs in the forest.
- He determines the presence of pigs by discovering fresh droppings in the creepers.
Water Collection and Shelter
- The boys collect drinking water using coconut shells as makeshift containers.
- Ralph receives assistance from Simon in building huts, emphasizing teamwork in their survival effort.
Hut Progress
- So far, the group has managed to construct two huts for shelter on the island.
Jack's Psychology and Transformation
- While hunting, Jack claims to feel the presence of "the beastie," indicating his growing fear and paranoia.
- He believes that painting his face for camouflage will enhance his hunting skills.
Social Dynamics
- Jack finds Simon peculiar, highlighting the social hierarchies and interactions among the boys.
- Simon seeks solitude in a concealed, hidden clearing within the jungle, suggesting his connection with nature.
Natural Phenomena
- The candle-buds Simon observes bloom at night under the stars, symbolizing beauty and tranquility in contrast to the boys' chaotic existence.
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