Lord of the Flies: Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do the first two paragraphs describe?

how slow the days were

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?

stomachaches and chronic diarrhea

Who are the three boys building sand castles?

Henry, Percival, Johnny Signup and view all the answers

Who is the leader of the three boys building sand castles? What reason is given for him being leader?

Henry. He is the oldest of the three Signup and view all the answers

Who cries and why?

Percival. He got sand in his eyes Signup and view all the answers

Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved?

the fire Signup and view all the answers

Of what does Maurice feel a bit guilty?

at home, he used to receive chastisement for filling a younger eye with sand Signup and view all the answers

What catches Henry's interest on the beach?

creatures that were left on the sand at low tides Signup and view all the answers

What almost hits Roger?

coconuts Signup and view all the answers

What keeps Roger from throwing the stones at Henry?

the fear of parents, police, law, school's protection Signup and view all the answers

What is Jack doing to himself and why?

Camouflaging himself so the pigs won't see him. Signup and view all the answers

Who is all with Jack in the forest?

Jack, Bill, Sam, and Eric Signup and view all the answers

What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?

His hair did not grow. Signup and view all the answers

What does Piggy suggest making that Ralph ignores?

a sun dial Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph see in the distance?

smoke Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the smoke on the mountain? How does Ralph react?

The fire went out. He started running towards the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack return with?

a pig Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys chant upon their return?

"Kill the pig. Cut her throat. Spill her blood." Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?

He gets punched in the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?

Simon Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack do in response to this?

Jack got mad, got another chunk of meat and threw it at Simon, forcing him to eat. Signup and view all the answers

What does Maurice pretend to be?

the pig Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?

he decides to have a meeting Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your understanding of Chapter 4 of 'Lord of the Flies' with these flashcards. This chapter highlights the slow passing of time and its symbolic significance, alongside the struggles faced by the littluns. Ideal for reinforcing key concepts and details from the text.