Lord of the Flies Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where do Ralph and Piggy bring Percival?

To a shelter

What do Piggy and Ralph do after leaving Percival?

They go to another shelter and fall asleep

What happens when Piggy and Ralph are asleep?

There's explosions in the sky and a dead parachutist falling onto their Island

What do the other boys call Sam and Eric?

Samneric Signup and view all the answers

What were Samneric's duty and what did they do instead?

Signal fire duty. They instead fell asleep Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first person to see the parachutist but doesn't identify it?

Eric Signup and view all the answers

What does Eric think the parachutist is? What made them run away?

Eric thinks the parachutist is a monster. They run away after hearing a scary sound Signup and view all the answers

What do Eric and Sam tell Ralph? What was Ralph dreaming of?

Samneric say they saw the beast. Ralph was dreaming of home. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph do about the beast? Why doesn't he blow the conch?

Ralph sets up a meeting. He doesn't blow it because he's scared the 'beast' might hear it. Signup and view all the answers

What do Sam and Eric say they saw?

A furry beast with wings, teeth, and claws Signup and view all the answers

Who has blood on their face? Why?

Eric. He doesn't know why Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack say they should do?

Hunt the beast Signup and view all the answers

What are they hunting the beast with? Is it smart?

Wooden spears. No. Signup and view all the answers

What is Piggy's idea? Is it smart?

Just stay in the shelter. No. Signup and view all the answers

Ralph's given role to Piggy? Jack's response?

To take care of littluns. Jack doesn't care about the littluns. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Jack and Ralph argue?

Jack wants to hunt, but Ralph says the job is bigger than hunting and must keep the signal fire going. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jack not explore?

The end of the island where rocks are piled up, making a bridge leading to a rock formation the boys call 'the castle' Signup and view all the answers

Who will go to the castle, except who specifically?

Ralph, Jack, and the other big boys, except Piggy. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys bring?

Wooden spears Signup and view all the answers

Does Simon believe in the beast story? Is he a leader? Who's a leader?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates the castle first? Who else joins him? Did they find anything?

Ralph. Jack joins him. No. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack say the castle rock could be used for? Does Ralph agree? Why?

A great fort. No. There is no food or shelter on the rock. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ralph and Jack find?

A big rock Signup and view all the answers

What do the other boys do? Why does Ralph stop them?

They run up to explore and play and throw rocks into the water. He stops them so they can maintain the signal fire. Signup and view all the answers

Does Ralph's authority work?

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6 Summary: Key Points

Ralph and Piggy take Percival to a shelter for safety and rest, highlighting their leadership and protective instincts.
After leaving Percival, Ralph and Piggy go to another shelter where they quickly fall asleep, indicating their exhaustion amidst chaos.
While they sleep, explosions disrupt the night, signaling the arrival of a dead parachutist, introducing a new layer of tension to the story.
The boys refer to Sam and Eric as "Samneric," suggesting the growing bond and unity among the boys as they face external threats.
Sam and Eric are assigned the duty of maintaining the signal fire but neglect their responsibility, reflecting a loss of focus on survival.
Eric is the first to notice the parachutist's descent but initially fails to identify it, showcasing fear and confusion among the boys.
Eric perceives the parachutist as a monster, leading to panic after they hear a frightening sound, emphasizing the theme of fear.
Samneric inform Ralph about the beast they supposedly saw, while Ralph dreams of home, contrasting hope with their grim reality.
Ralph decides to call a meeting about the beast but refrains from blowing the conch out of fear that it might attract the creature.
Sam and Eric describe seeing a creature with fur, wings, teeth, and claws, fuelling the boys' terror and superstition.
Eric is discovered with blood on his face but cannot explain why, intensifying the ominous atmosphere.
Jack asserts that they should hunt the beast, shifting focus from rescue to domination and survival.
The boys prepare to hunt the beast with wooden spears, demonstrating their primitive instincts, but the method is ineffective against such threats.
Piggy suggests that they remain in the shelter for safety; however, this idea lacks the practicality needed for survival against the beast.
Ralph's designated role for Piggy is to care for the littluns, which Jack dismisses, indicating a clash of priorities between the characters.
Tension rises as Jack pushes for hunting while Ralph emphasizes the importance of keeping the signal fire lit, showcasing their ideological differences.
Jack hasn't explored the island's end where a rock formation known as "the castle" lies, suggesting uncharted territories still hold mysteries.
Ralph, Jack, and the older boys venture towards the castle, excluding Piggy, thereby reinforcing the leadership dynamics in the group.
The boys arm themselves with wooden spears as they explore, symbolizing their transition from civilization to savagery.
Simon does not believe in the beast and does not seek leadership, contrasting with Ralph, who embodies democratic leadership qualities.
Ralph leads the investigation of the castle, joined by Jack; they find nothing, demonstrating the futility of their fears.
Jack envisions the castle rock as a potential fort, although Ralph disagrees, pointing to its lack of resources for survival.
Ralph and Jack discover a large rock, symbolizing their lost innocence amid the island's dangers.
The other boys rush to play and explore at the castle, but Ralph stops them, emphasizing the need to prioritize the signal fire above their immediate desires.
Ralph successfully persuades Jack to lead the group back to the signal fire, reaffirming his authority despite emerging challenges.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 from 'Lord of the Flies' with these flashcards. Each card highlights key events and details from the chapter, including the interactions between Ralph, Piggy, and the other boys. Perfect for studying or reviewing the chapter's main points.