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What do the first two paragraphs describe?
What do the first two paragraphs describe?
how slow the days were
How is this description important symbolically to the story?
How is this description important symbolically to the story?
things get worse as the day goes on
What have the littluns grown used to because of their eating habits?
What have the littluns grown used to because of their eating habits?
stomachaches and chronic diarrhea
Who are the three boys building sand castles?
Who are the three boys building sand castles?
Who is the leader of the three boys building sand castles? What reason is given for him being leader?
Who is the leader of the three boys building sand castles? What reason is given for him being leader?
Who cries and why?
Who cries and why?
Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved?
Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved?
Of what does Maurice feel a bit guilty?
Of what does Maurice feel a bit guilty?
What catches Henry's interest on the beach?
What catches Henry's interest on the beach?
What almost hits Roger?
What almost hits Roger?
What keeps Roger from throwing the stones at Henry?
What keeps Roger from throwing the stones at Henry?
What is Jack doing to himself and why?
What is Jack doing to himself and why?
Who is all with Jack in the forest?
Who is all with Jack in the forest?
What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?
What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?
What does Piggy suggest making that Ralph ignores?
What does Piggy suggest making that Ralph ignores?
What does Ralph see in the distance?
What does Ralph see in the distance?
What happened to the smoke on the mountain? How does Ralph react?
What happened to the smoke on the mountain? How does Ralph react?
What does Jack return with?
What does Jack return with?
What do the boys chant upon their return?
What do the boys chant upon their return?
What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?
What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?
Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?
Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?
What does Jack do in response to this?
What does Jack do in response to this?
What does Maurice pretend to be?
What does Maurice pretend to be?
What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?
What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
Summary of Chapter 4: Lord of the Flies
- Days on the island feel slow, symbolizing the gradual decline of order and civility among the boys.
- Littluns experience physical discomfort due to poor eating habits, leading to stomachaches and chronic diarrhea.
- Henry, Percival, and Johnny engage in building sandcastles, with Henry being the oldest and therefore the leader of the group.
- Percival cries after getting sand in his eyes, highlighting the vulnerability of the younger boys.
- Roger and Maurice are relieved from their duty of tending to the fire, signifying their detachment from responsibilities.
- Maurice feels guilty about his prior behavior at home, where he faced discipline for causing pain to younger kids.
- Henry finds interest in creatures left on the beach by low tides, indicating a connection with nature.
- Coconuts almost hit Roger, introducing an element of danger and unpredictability on the island.
- Roger refrains from throwing stones at Henry due to ingrained societal fears of parents and authority figures.
- Jack camouflages himself to hunt pigs, showcasing his growing savagery and primal instincts.
- Jack is accompanied by Bill, Sam, and Eric while on the hunt, forming a cohesive group focused on survival.
- Piggy's hair remains unchanged, symbolizing his static character amidst the chaos surrounding him.
- Piggy suggests creating a sun dial for timekeeping, but Ralph dismisses the idea, reflecting a lack of organization.
- Ralph spots smoke in the distance, indicating danger or the potential for rescue.
- The fire on the mountain has extinguished, prompting Ralph to run in distress to rekindle order.
- Jack returns to the group with a pig, marking a turning point in their hunting endeavors.
- The boys celebrate their kill with a chant that reveals their descent into primal behavior: "Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood."
- After being scolded by Ralph for neglecting the fire, Piggy is physically punished by Jack, illustrating rising tensions.
- Simon gives Piggy a piece of meat, demonstrating camaraderie while also being subjected to Jack's aggression.
- Maurice mimics a pig, embodying the group's descent into savagery and play-acting violence.
- Ralph concludes the chapter by deciding to hold a meeting, indicating a desperate attempt to restore order.
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