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What type of smarts does Piggy have?
Street smarts
What did the kids become accustomed to?
Sleeping in the huts
Who is Percival?
A small boy who cried, played little, misses home, mouse-colored, and is not attractive
What boy was described as 'so ugly that even his mother didn't like him'?
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What are the smaller boys known as?
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During the day, what do the little ones do?
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Who knocks over the sand castles?
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Who kicks sand into Percival's eyes?
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Who is Roger?
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During Chapter 4, do the boys still have a conscience?
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What does Jack do while hunting that shows he does not want to be a good little British boy?
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Why does Jack want a coconut?
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Why is Jack putting paint on his face?
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What did the mask do?
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Who is watching the kids in the baby pool?
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What is Piggy wearing while he is watching the kids?
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What does Piggy's hair not growing symbolize?
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What color is Piggy's skin?
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Why is Piggy an outsider?
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Who is on the beach?
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Who builds the huts?
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Who playfully makes fun of Piggy?
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What does Piggy try to do that makes Ralph smile?
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What does Ralph see when he looks out into the ocean that makes him happy?
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What is the symbolism of the signal fire?
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What does Ralph say when he sees there is no signal fire?
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Who is in charge of keeping the signal fire going?
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Who is the first to fight?
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Why do Ralph and Jack fight?
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Why was Piggy crying when he got up the mountain?
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Who let the fire go out?
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Who punches Piggy and where?
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What happens to Piggy's glasses when Jack punches him?
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What is the pig chant?
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When Jack gives out the meat, who does not receive a piece?
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Who gives Piggy a piece of meat?
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Who is the pig in chapter 4 pig dance?
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What is Ralph thinking about as he is walking along the beach?
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What are the boys afraid of?
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What shape is the assembly in when Ralph calls an assembly to talk about rules?
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What do the kids fall off of?
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Who realizes that he is not as smart as Piggy?
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What color is the conch in Chapter 5?
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What does the conch symbolize?
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Where is Piggy during the assembly?
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What are Ralph's rules?
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What did Ralph say about the signal fire?
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What is a major theme of the story?
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Who starts crying because he forgot his phone number?
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Who saw the beastie?
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Where did Percival say the beast came from?
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Who tries to explain that he may be the culprit for the beast at sea?
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Who makes fun of Simon?
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Who ruins the serious discussion?
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Who yells at Jack for ruining the serious discussion?
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When the kids run away from the assembly, who is left?
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Who knows Jack hates him?
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Who does not like Ralph?
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Who does not believe in the beast?
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What does Simon believe about the beast?
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What does Percival forgetting his phone number show?
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What does Ralph wish at the end of Chapter Five?
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What is the sign from the adults?
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What is the beast?
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What is the big explosion in the sky?
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Is the description of the beast correct?
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What were Sam and Eric doing on the mountain when they saw the beast?
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Study Notes
Lord of the Flies: Chapters 4-6 Study Notes
- Piggy is characterized by possessing street smarts, contrasting the other boys.
- The boys adapt to living on the island, including sleeping habits in huts.
- Percival is a small boy who is emotional, dislikes the island, and is often bullied due to his appearance.
- The smaller boys are referred to as the "little ones," generally around 6 years old.
- Little ones spend their days eating, playing, and getting sunburnt, showcasing a carefree childhood.
- Roger and Maurice are identified as troublemakers who knock down sandcastles.
- Maurice hits Percival in the eyes with sand, demonstrating the boys' cruel behavior.
- Roger has a gloomy demeanor, adding to the dark tone of the story.
- The boys still possess some conscience in Chapter 4, shown by their interactions.
- Jack expresses his rebellious nature against British civility by painting his face for hunting.
- Jack desires a coconut for its reflective surface, emphasizing vanity and the desire for identity.
- The act of face painting transforms Jack, indicating a shift away from civilization.
- The "mask" symbolizes the compulsion for savagery as it grants freedom to act without guilt.
- Piggy observes the activities of the children but remains an outsider, emphasized by his clothing of tattered shorts.
- Piggy's lack of hair growth symbolizes his resistance against savagery and the loss of innocence.
- Piggy's skin is described as golden, contrasting with his outsider status due to his physical attributes.
- Due to his physicality and intellect, Piggy struggles with acceptance among the boys.
- Ralph, Maurice, and Simon are shown as active participants in the beach community.
- Huts are primarily built by Ralph and Simon, symbolizing attempts at civilization.
- Ralph's playful teasing of Piggy suggests underlying camaraderie despite social divisions.
- Ralph experiences hope when he spots smoke from a ship, symbolic of rescue and civilization.
- The signal fire represents hope for rescue, underscoring a major theme in the story.
- Ralph's distress over the extinguished signal fire indicates a loss of control and impending despair.
- Ralph designates the hunters responsible for maintaining the signal fire, highlighting a shift in leadership.
- Tension escalates leading to a physical confrontation between Ralph and Jack over responsibility for the signal fire.
- Piggy's emotional breakdown reflects concerns about survival without adult guidance.
- Jack's act of violence against Piggy results in the damage of Piggy's glasses, symbolizing the failure of civilization.
- The intense chanting by Jack and the boys illustrates the descent into savagery.
- Simon demonstrates empathy by sharing his food with Piggy, contrasting with the group's cruelty.
- Ralph contemplates the difficulties of rescue while walking on the beach, revealing his sense of responsibility.
- The boys' fear of the "beast" grows, manifesting their inner insecurities and fears.
- Ralph's assembly in a triangular formation represents an attempt to establish order and governance.
- Disruption during the assembly reveals the boys’ difficulty maintaining structure amid chaos.
- Ralph realizes his intellectual inferiority to Piggy, symbolizing a fracture in authority.
- The conch shell remains a powerful symbol of law and order, maintaining its white color in Chapter 5.
- During the assembly, Piggy stands outside the triangle, emphasizing his outsider status.
- Ralph lays down rules for survival and order, promoting cooperation among the group.
- Ralph expresses urgency about the signal fire, indicating the stakes of their situation.
- The pervasive theme of fear emerges, influencing the boys' actions and decisions.
- Percival's memory loss symbolizes the diminishing connection to civilization as he forgets his phone number.
- Birthmark boy claims to have seen the beast, further fueling group fears and tensions.
- Percival attributes the beast's origins to the sea, building on the mythos surrounding their fears.
- Simon attempts to rationalize the situation but is mocked by Jack, illustrating the group's descent into chaos.
- Jack's behavior disrupts serious discussions, indicating a focus on power rather than rationality.
- Ralph confronts Jack about his interruptions, showcasing internal conflict within their leadership.
- The remaining trio of Piggy, Ralph, and Simon represent the last vestiges of civilization amidst growing chaos.
- Piggy is aware of Jack's disdain for him, underlining social divisions among the boys.
- Jack's open hostility toward Ralph signals a shift in power dynamics within the group.
- Simon's belief in the beast as the inherent evil in humans adds depth to the narrative's themes.
- Percival's regression showcases the fragility of civilized behavior under stress.
- Ralph's wish for a sign from adults reveals his desperation for guidance and order.
- The beast turns out to be a dead man connected to a parachute, symbolizing the external chaos impacting the boys' internal state.
- The plane explosion represents the larger conflict outside the island, hinting at the global chaos.
- Sam and Eric are the first to spot the beast, heightening the sense of dread among the boys.
- Their description of the beast is exaggerated, reflecting their fears rather than reality.
- As they tend to the fire, Sam and Eric become absorbed in the growing mythos of the beast.
- Ralph’s desire for rescue contrasts with others’ descent into savagery.
- Piggy suffers an asthma attack, highlighting his physical vulnerability amidst the chaos.
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