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How does Jack respond when Ralph calls his hunters 'boys armed with sticks'?
How does Jack respond when Ralph calls his hunters 'boys armed with sticks'?
He storms away in anger.
What does Jack do when the boys don't respond to his demand to be chief?
What does Jack do when the boys don't respond to his demand to be chief?
He storms off crying because he feels rejected.
Why does Simon suggest they go back to the mountain?
Why does Simon suggest they go back to the mountain?
To find out what Samneric really saw.
What does Piggy suggest they do since they cannot return to the mountain to build a fire?
What does Piggy suggest they do since they cannot return to the mountain to build a fire?
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What happens to most of the biguns while Ralph and Piggy are busy?
What happens to most of the biguns while Ralph and Piggy are busy?
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What gift does Jack offer to help pacify the Beast?
What gift does Jack offer to help pacify the Beast?
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What does Jack ask Roger to do to a stick?
What does Jack ask Roger to do to a stick?
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What is the difference between playing and reality for these boys?
What is the difference between playing and reality for these boys?
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How does Jack use the idea of the Beast to control and direct the boys in his tribe?
How does Jack use the idea of the Beast to control and direct the boys in his tribe?
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Why does Golding have Simon 'communicate' with the Lord of the Flies?
Why does Golding have Simon 'communicate' with the Lord of the Flies?
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Study Notes
Character Reactions and Dynamics
- Jack reacts with anger when Ralph belittles his hunters, showcasing his pride and insecurity.
- Feeling rejected, Jack storms off in tears when the boys do not support his claim to leadership, highlighting his emotional volatility.
Group Decisions and Leadership
- Simon advocates for returning to the mountain to clarify Samneric's sighting, indicating his logical approach amid chaos.
- Piggy suggests moving the fire to the beach, demonstrating his resourcefulness despite the dire circumstances.
Shifts in Alliances
- Many of the older boys, referred to as "bigguns," align with Jack while Ralph and Piggy are preoccupied, illustrating the factionalism within the group.
Symbolism and Rituals
- Jack offers the head of a dead animal as a gift to the Beast, symbolizing the descent into savagery and the embrace of primal instincts.
- He instructs Roger to sharpen a stick for a gruesome purpose, foreshadowing escalating violence and brutality.
Nature of Play vs. Reality
- Jack's declaration of not wanting to play anymore blurs the line between their games and the harsh realities they face, emphasizing the gravity of their situation.
Manipulation and Control
- Jack employs the fear of the Beast as a tool for manipulation, leveraging the boys' terror to cement his authority over them.
Exploring Evil and Humanity
- Simon's interaction with the Lord of the Flies reflects the theme that evil resides within all individuals, regardless of how it is labeled, conveying a commentary on humanity's darker instincts.
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