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Who called the first assembly in this chapter?
Who called the first assembly in this chapter?
Jack
During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? Why?
During the assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief? Why?
No one. They still felt like Ralph is the best and safest choice for chief.
The hunters get a new name. What is it?
The hunters get a new name. What is it?
savages
The group of boys looked at it with affectionate respect. What was it?
The group of boys looked at it with affectionate respect. What was it?
Who said, "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."
Who said, "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."
Who said, "I think we ought to climb the mountain."
Who said, "I think we ought to climb the mountain."
Who said, "We'll hunt and I'm going to be chief."
Who said, "We'll hunt and I'm going to be chief."
Who said, "The head is for the beast, it's a gift."
Who said, "The head is for the beast, it's a gift."
Who said, "I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning."
Who said, "I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning."
Who said, "Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill."
Who said, "Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill."
Who said, "You knew didn't you? I'm part of you."
Who said, "You knew didn't you? I'm part of you."
How does Jack's group start a fire?
How does Jack's group start a fire?
Who is the "Lord of the Flies" that Simon talks to in the field?
Who is the "Lord of the Flies" that Simon talks to in the field?
Who joins Jack's tribe?
Who joins Jack's tribe?
Where do Ralph and Piggy build a new signal fire?
Where do Ralph and Piggy build a new signal fire?
What news greatly upsets Piggy?
What news greatly upsets Piggy?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 Overview
- Jack organizes the first assembly following Ralph's leadership.
- Despite discussions, Ralph remains their preferred chief due to perceived safety.
Notable Character Actions
- The hunters adopt the name "savages," marking a shift towards brutality.
- Simon proposes climbing the mountain to investigate the beast, showcasing his bravery.
- Jack makes bold claims about hunting and his desire for leadership.
- Jack presents the pig's head as a "gift" to the beast, symbolizing descent into savagery.
Critical Interactions
- Ralph advocates for maintaining the signal fire while grappling with the allure of savagery.
- The "Lord of the Flies" speaks to Simon, epitomizing the boys' inner darkness and loss of innocence.
Key Symbols
- The conch shell remains a symbol of order and authority, respected by many.
- The pig's head becomes a disturbing emblem of chaos and the innate evil within humans.
Group Dynamics
- Jack’s tribe attracts most older boys, illustrating a division among the group, with Sam and Eric remaining loyal to Ralph.
- Tension escalates with the confirmation of the beast's existence, deeply unsettling Piggy and heightening fears.
Actions and Strategies
- Jack's group resorts to stealing fire from Ralph’s camp, indicating their increasing desperation and moral decay.
- Ralph and Piggy attempt to establish a new signal fire on the beach, signifying ongoing hope for rescue.
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