Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 Overview
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Who called the first assembly in this chapter?

Jack

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?

savages

The group of boys looked at it with affectionate respect. What was it?

<p>the conch shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."

<p>Jack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "I think we ought to climb the mountain."

<p>Simon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "We'll hunt and I'm going to be chief."

<p>Jack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "The head is for the beast, it's a gift."

<p>Jack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning."

<p>Ralph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "Fancy thinking the Beast was something you could hunt and kill."

<p>Lord of the Flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said, "You knew didn't you? I'm part of you."

<p>Lord of the Flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jack's group start a fire?

<p>They steal burning sticks from Ralph's group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the "Lord of the Flies" that Simon talks to in the field?

<p>A pig's head swarming with flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who joins Jack's tribe?

<p>Most of the older boys, but not Sam and Eric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Ralph and Piggy build a new signal fire?

<p>On the beach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news greatly upsets Piggy?

<p>The confirmation of the existence of the beast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the key events and themes from Chapter 8 of 'Lord of the Flies'. This chapter illustrates the rising conflict between Ralph and Jack, highlighting the descent into savagery among the boys. Key symbols such as the conch shell and the pig's head represent the struggle between order and chaos.

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