Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 Quiz

Assembly and Leadership

• Jack called the first assembly in this chapter, showcasing his leadership ambition.
• Ralph refers to Jack's followers as "boys armed with sticks," which deeply offends Jack, leading to conflict.
• Jack twists Ralph's words, claiming Ralph labeled the hunters as cowards, further questioning Ralph's authority.

Group Dynamics

• Despite tensions, no one votes against Ralph as chief, indicating a consensus on his leadership as the safest choice.
• Jack, feeling rejected after the assembly, declares his unwillingness to continue with Ralph's group and chooses to leave.

Name Change and Survival

• Jack's group adopts the name "Savages" as they embrace primal instincts, beginning to strip down and paint their bodies.
• Piggy suggests constructing the fire on the beach, showing his pragmatic approach to survival.

Key Events

• Piggy starts the fire, demonstrating his resourcefulness, while Ralph experiences anxiety, leading to him biting his fingers until they bleed.
• While Ralph and Piggy work on the fire, most of the biguns abandon them to join Jack’s faction, highlighting the group's division.

Hunt for the Sow

• Jack and the hunters track down a sow using blood drops, showcasing their descent into savagery.
• Jack kills the sow by cutting its throat, epitomizing the violent shift in their society.

Ritualistic Behaviors

• Maurice reenacts the pig's suffering, and Roger plays the role of the killer, symbolizing the growing brutality within the group.
• Jack sends his hunters, including Roger and Maurice, to gather firewood, reinforcing their role in the group's violent dynamics.

Offerings and Sacrifice

• Jack offers the sow's head to pacify the Beast, representing an attempt to appease the unknown fears plaguing the boys.
• He instructs Roger to sharpen a stick at both ends, indicating plans for potential violence or a sacrifice.

The Lord of the Flies

• The "Lord of the Flies" is identified as the pig's head, which signifies the core theme of savagery and loss of innocence.
• Simon, when returning to the woods, witnesses Jack’s group execute a pig, further exposing him to the group's brutality.

Communication and Threats

• Simon interacts with the Lord of the Flies, experiencing hallucinations where the head mocks him, reflecting his isolation and despair.
• The Lord of the Flies warns Simon of possible harm from Jack and the other boys, illustrating the breakdown of community.

Quotes and Ideologies

• Simon is called "silly" by the Lord of the Flies, emphasizing the disconnect between civilization and savagery.
• Ralph expresses his internal conflict, saying he wishes to indulge in savagery yet emphasizes the importance of keeping the fire alight for survival, encapsulating the struggle between instinct and duty.