Questions and Answers
How does the meeting end?
Jack sets the conch down, as humiliating tears flow down his cheeks.
What reminds the reader that the story is about young boys?
Jack says, 'I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you.'
Why is 'The circle shivered with dread' an example of synecdoche?
Because 'the circle' represents the group of boys.
What does Piggy's suggestion to move the fire to the beach accomplish in the boys?
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How is Piggy's participation in the group different than in the past?
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After lighting the fire, where are the few biguns who are left?
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What is worrying Ralph?
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Who are the first to follow Jack?
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What is Jack's plan after naming himself 'Chief'?
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How does the hunt add to the development of the theme?
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Where does the hunt end?
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What do the boys do with the pig?
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Interpret the title of the chapter, 'Gift for the Darkness'?
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Interpret the statement 'The half-shut eyes were dim with the infinite cynicism of adult life'?
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What truth has Simon realized that no one else seems to comprehend?
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For whom might Simon be a foil?
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What theme is highlighted by the act of placing the sow's head near the forest glade?
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How does the Lord of the Flies foreshadow Simon's death?
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What does the phrase 'The Island was getting worse and worse' represent?
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How is the decline of Jack and his followers' savagery physically displayed?
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What does Simon's confrontation with the Lord of the Flies represent from an archetypal standpoint?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 Summary
- The meeting between Jack and Ralph ends with Jack setting the conch down and tears flowing down his cheeks after he fails to incite a mutiny.
The Boys' Behavior
- Jack's statement "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you" reminds the reader that the story is about young boys.
- The phrase "the circle shivered with dread" is an example of synecdoche, where "the circle" represents the group of boys.
Piggy's Contribution
- Piggy's suggestion to move the fire to the beach brings hope and purpose back to the boys, and he feels proud of his contribution.
- Piggy's participation in the group changes as he fetches wood and focuses the sun through his lens to light the new fire.
The Fire and the Missing Boys
- After lighting the fire, Ralph discovers that few biguns are left, and Piggy suspects they may have gone to follow Jack.
- The missing boys, including those from the choir, follow Jack due to familiarity and security.
Jack's Plan
- Jack's plan is to hunt, and he states that they will leave an offering to the beast, "just in case."
- The hunt furthers the development of the theme by showing the extent of the boys' savagery.
The Hunt and Its Consequences
- The hunt ends near the place where Simon is lying, and the boys kill a mother pig, leaving her head as an offering to the beast.
- The title "Gift for the Darkness" can be interpreted literally as a gift to the beast and spiritually as a sacrifice to their own primitive natures.
- The image of the killed pig is a symbol of adult cynicism, marking a new low in the hunters' devolution.
Simon's Realization
- Simon comprehends the truth that the beast is inside each one of us, and he is a foil to the group, particularly Jack and Roger.
- The sow's head placed near the forest glade highlights the theme of the loss of innocence.
Foreshadowing and Symbolism
- The Lord of the Flies foreshadows Simon's death, warning him that all of the others will "do" him.
- The decline of Jack and his followers is physically displayed through their painted faces and nakedness, stereotypically associated with savages.
- Ralph runs to the fire to protect their hope of rescue, while Piggy runs to the conch to protect the symbol of authority.
- Simon's confrontation with the Lord of the Flies can be interpreted as a confrontation between good and evil, with Simon as the Christ-figure and the Lord of the Flies as the archetype of evil.
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Flashcards for Lord of the Flies Chapter 8, covering key plot points and character interactions.