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How does Simon reassure Ralph in Chapter 7?
He tells him you'll get back to where you're from.
Ralph reacts with excitement during the pig hunt.
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What happens to Robert in Chapter 7?
They almost kill him by throwing spears at him.
What does Jack suggest for the next hunt?
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Which three boys climb the mountain to hunt for the beast after dark?
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What does Jack say about Ralph's leadership at the assembly?
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How is the group of boys becoming separated at this point in the novel?
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Where is the new signal fire built in Chapter 8?
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Who proves to be especially cruel during the hunt when Jack declares himself chief?
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What is the Lord of the Flies?
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What does the Lord of the Flies say to Simon?
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What does Simon see when he wakes up in the jungle?
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What does Jack ask Ralph's followers to do at his feast?
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The weather in Chapter 9 is dark and rainy.
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Who do the boys think Simon is when he encounters them?
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Ralph and Piggy participate in the dancing and chanting.
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What happens to Simon's body?
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Ralph and Piggy take full responsibility for Simon's actions.
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Who is left in Ralph's tribe?
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Where is Jack's tribe stationed?
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Does Jack's tribe admit what happened to Simon?
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Why do the hunters raid Ralph and Piggy's camp?
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What do Piggy's glasses symbolize?
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What does Ralph bring to Castle Rock to speak with Jack?
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What happens to Sam and Eric in this chapter?
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What happens to Piggy?
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What does the character of Roger represent?
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What happens to the conch shell?
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What does Ralph do when he comes across the Lord of the Flies?
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What important information do Ralph and the twins discuss?
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How does Jack find Ralph's hiding place?
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What is the significance of the 'stick at both ends'?
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Who does Ralph see standing over him when he collapses on the beach?
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How is it ironic that the characters are described as 'little boys' at the end?
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What does the conch shell represent?
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What does the signal fire represent?
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What does face paint represent?
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What do Piggy's glasses represent?
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What does the beast represent?
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What does the dead parachutist represent?
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What does the quote 'the desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering' represent?
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What does Ralph lament about the fire?
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What foreshadowing is present when Jack says 'Can't they understand?'
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What does the chant 'Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!' signify?
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Study Notes
Chapter 7: Shadows and Tall Trees
- Simon reassures Ralph, telling him, "You'll get back to where you're from," highlighting Simon's supportive nature.
- Ralph's excitement during the pig hunt contrasts with his civilized demeanor, indicating the emergence of primal instincts.
- During the boar hunt, Robert nearly gets killed when the boys mistake him for the boar, showcasing the group's growing savagery.
Chapter 8: Gift for the Darkness
- Jack suggests using a smaller pig for hunting, illustrating the escalation of violence and manipulation of power.
- Jack, Ralph, and Roger explore the mountain at night, seeing a deceased parachutist they initially mistake for a beast, reflecting their fears.
- Jack undermines Ralph's leadership at the assembly, initially failing to rally his followers but eventually succeeding later.
- Ralph's group is fragmented, with Jack leading the larger, more savage boys, while Ralph retains a smaller, more civilized faction.
Chapter 9: A View to a Death
- Ralph and Piggy relocate the signal fire to the beach to avoid the perceived threat of the beast on the mountain.
- Jack declares himself chief after killing a sow, with Roger exhibiting extreme cruelty during the hunt.
- The Lord of the Flies, a pig's head encased in flies, symbolizes the boys' inherent savagery.
Chapter 10: The Shell and the Glasses
- Simon confronts the Lord of the Flies, revealing that the beast lies within the boys themselves, demonstrating internal conflict.
- During a storm, the boys misidentify Simon as the beast in their frenzied state and kill him, highlighting the theme of lost innocence.
- As the novel progresses, the conch shell’s destruction symbolizes the collapse of order and civilization among the boys.
Chapter 11: Castle Rock
- Ralph, carrying the conch, attempts to reestablish order in Jack's tribe by reminding them of the rules they once followed.
- Piggy's glasses, a symbol of clarity and knowledge, are stolen by Jack’s tribe, representing a complete loss of rationality.
- Simon’s brutal fate serves as a pivotal moment that underscores the theme of innate human savagery and fear.
Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters
- Ralph becomes increasingly isolated, relying on the twins for information about Jack’s tribe plotting to kill him.
- Jack employs torture tactics to extract information from Sam and Eric, indicating the depths of brutality that have taken hold.
- The naval officer's arrival at the end reveals the boys' descent into savagery, contrasting their innocence and the violent chaos they created.
Themes and Symbolism
- The Conch Shell: Represents authority and democratic power; its destruction signifies the end of order.
- The Signal Fire: Symbolizes hope for rescue; its neglect correlates with the boys' descent into savagery.
- Face Paint: Represents the metamorphosis into savagery, allowing the boys to conceal their identities.
- Piggy's Glasses: Symbolize intellect and clarity; their destruction signifies the loss of rationality.
- The Beast: Represents the boys' fear and the primal instincts within; it is ultimately revealed as a manifestation of their internal darkness.
- The Dead Parachutist: Represents the chaos and violence of the adult world, highlighting the loss of innocence in the boys.
Important Quotes
- "The desire to squeeze and hurt was over-mastering." (The increasing savagery among the boys)
- "Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!" (The chant illustrating the collective descent into primal behavior)
- "Fancy thinking the beast was something you could hunt and kill!" (The realization of the internal beast within)
- "In the middle of them... Ralph wept for the end of innocence..." (Ralph's mourning for lost innocence amid chaos)
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