Lord of The Flies Chapter 4

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What was the first rhythm that the kids became used to?

The slow swing from dawn to quick dusk.

How did the kids feel in the morning compared to dusk?

They felt good and full of hope in the morning, while during dusk they calmed down and were exhausted and hot.

What things happened during midday?

Strange things in the sea, but they ignored it since no one could even touch the reef.

Who is Percival?

A young boy who crawled into a shelter and stayed there for two days, talking, singing, and crying. Signup and view all the answers

What did the littleuns do during the day?

Pick fruit and play, while also dealing with stomachaches and a sort of chronic diarrhea. Signup and view all the answers

How do the littleuns look?

Brown, filthy, and dirty. Signup and view all the answers

Who did the littleuns connect with authority?

Ralph because he blows the conch. Signup and view all the answers

What do the littleuns build and where?

Sand castles at the bar of the little river, one foot high and decorated. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the biggest of the littleuns?

Henry, who was a distant relative of the mulberry-marked boy. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the smallest boys on the island?

Percival and Johnny. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Percival.

Mouse-colored, not very attractive. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Johnny.

Well built, fair hair, and a natural belligerence. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Henry look like a leader?

He was much more mature compared to Percival and Johnny, who were the two youngest. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Roger and Maurice come out of?

The forest, since they were relieved from fire duty. Signup and view all the answers

What did Roger and Maurice do when passing through the sandcastles?

Walk straight through them, kicking castles over and burying the flowers. Signup and view all the answers

How many kids would play the same game?

Three. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only kid that protested Maurice and Roger?

Percival. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maurice not throw sand at people's eyes?

He received punishment before when he was civilized and still feels a tie to not do it. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Roger.

Not noticeably darker than when he came, shock of black hair, gloomy face. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Henry run off to?

Down the beach into the water's edge. Signup and view all the answers

What ocean were they near?

Pacific. Signup and view all the answers

Who followed Henry?

Roger, he was hidden at first but then came out. Signup and view all the answers

What could Roger see past Henry?

The older kids swimming in the pool. Signup and view all the answers

What fell on Roger?

Several coconuts which didn't hit him once they fell. Signup and view all the answers

What was Roger throwing 'at' Henry?

Rocks but there was a certain six-foot diameter where he dared not hit. Signup and view all the answers

What did Roger do when Henry turned back?

He hid again. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jack doing when Roger came up to him?

Putting on camouflage from two large leaves. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jack encouraging Bill to do?

Get some face paint, he says that the others are making a line. Signup and view all the answers

What was Simon doing in the pool?

Floating about. Signup and view all the answers

What was Maurice doing in the pool?

Practicing how to dive. Signup and view all the answers

What was Piggy doing at the pool?

Throwing things around aimlessly. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Piggy.

Wears a remainder of his shorts, fat body golden brown, glasses flashed when he looked at anything. Signup and view all the answers

What does Piggy want to make and what does Ralph compare it to?

A sundial for a sense of time, and Ralph teases him by suggesting they should make an airplane. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Daily Life and Dynamics

The children adapted to a new rhythm dictated by nature, experiencing a slow transition from dawn to dusk.
Morning was a time of hope and vitality, contrasting with the exhaustion felt during dusk.
Midday brought strange occurrences from the sea, yet the boys largely ignored them due to inaccessibility to the reef.

Characters and Their Behaviors

Percival, a young boy, secluded himself in a shelter for two days, exhibiting erratic behavior filled with crying and singing.
The littleuns spent their days playing and foraging for fruit, frequently suffering from stomach issues due to poor judgment regarding edible items.
Littleuns are described as brown, filthy, and dirty, reflecting their adaptation to island life.

Ralph emerged as a figure of authority for the littleuns, recognized through his use of the conch shell.
Henry, distinguished as the largest of the littleuns, exhibited maturity compared to the younger boys, Percival and Johnny.
Roger and Maurice, coming from the forest, disrupted the littleuns' sandcastles without any significant opposition except for Percival's protest.

Group Dynamics and Conflict

Maurice held back from throwing sand at others due to his civilized upbringing, reflecting an internal struggle with social norms.
Roger demonstrated a more sinister aspect by throwing rocks at Henry but maintained an instinctive respect for boundaries instilled by societal rules.
Jack's obsession with hunting and camouflage suggested a shift towards savagery and a break from civilized behavior.

Activities and Interests

The boys engaged in various play activities, with Simon floating in the pool and Piggy experimenting with the tides and rocks.
Piggy's desire to create a sundial showcased his effort to impose order and structure amid chaos, even as Ralph humorously dismissed his ideas.

Physical Descriptions

The boys' appearances highlighted their disheveled state; Piggy wore tattered shorts, had orange-brown skin, and his glasses served as a symbol of his intellectual aspirations and vulnerability.

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