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Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies?
Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies?
Simon
What does Simon awaken to find in chapter 9?
What does Simon awaken to find in chapter 9?
The air dark & humid with an approaching storm
Why is there dried blood around Simon's mouth and chin?
Why is there dried blood around Simon's mouth and chin?
He had a nosebleed
What does Simon come upon as he walks across the mountaintop after regaining consciousness?
What does Simon come upon as he walks across the mountaintop after regaining consciousness?
What does Simon decide when he realizes the beast is really a dead parachutist?
What does Simon decide when he realizes the beast is really a dead parachutist?
What does Simon do to the parachutist?
What does Simon do to the parachutist?
Where is Jack's tribe's headquarters?
Where is Jack's tribe's headquarters?
Why does Jack tell his tribe to start dancing immediately after Ralph's tirade?
Why does Jack tell his tribe to start dancing immediately after Ralph's tirade?
What do Ralph and Piggy hope to achieve by attending the feast?
What do Ralph and Piggy hope to achieve by attending the feast?
What does the quote imply: 'Piggy and Ralph, under the threat of the sky, found themselves eager to take a place in this demented but partly secure society.'?
What does the quote imply: 'Piggy and Ralph, under the threat of the sky, found themselves eager to take a place in this demented but partly secure society.'?
Do the chanting, dancing boys recognize Simon?
Do the chanting, dancing boys recognize Simon?
How do the boys kill Simon?
How do the boys kill Simon?
What sends the boys running and screaming after they have murdered Simon?
What sends the boys running and screaming after they have murdered Simon?
Who claims that Simon's death was an accident?
Who claims that Simon's death was an accident?
What is the effect of the tide washing away Simon's body?
What is the effect of the tide washing away Simon's body?
What does Ralph do to cover his shame?
What does Ralph do to cover his shame?
What does Ralph say in response to Piggy's remark that they were all scared?
What does Ralph say in response to Piggy's remark that they were all scared?
What is Piggy's reaction when Ralph admits that they all murdered Simon?
What is Piggy's reaction when Ralph admits that they all murdered Simon?
What object does Ralph clutch when discussing Simon's murder?
What object does Ralph clutch when discussing Simon's murder?
What surrounds Simon's body as it floats into the sea?
What surrounds Simon's body as it floats into the sea?
What do Jack and his tribe believe about Simon?
What do Jack and his tribe believe about Simon?
Who does Jack have tied up and beaten for no reason?
Who does Jack have tied up and beaten for no reason?
Which two hunters accompany Jack to the beach?
Which two hunters accompany Jack to the beach?
Why does Piggy suggest they let the signal fire go out at night?
Why does Piggy suggest they let the signal fire go out at night?
What do Jack and his followers take from Ralph and Piggy?
What do Jack and his followers take from Ralph and Piggy?
Who is referred to in the quote: 'The chief was sitting there, his face blocked out in white and red.'?
Who is referred to in the quote: 'The chief was sitting there, his face blocked out in white and red.'?
Name the character described in the following quote: 'He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear.'
Name the character described in the following quote: 'He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear.'
What do the boys say to scare Ralph and Piggy when they creep up on their camp?
What do the boys say to scare Ralph and Piggy when they creep up on their camp?
What is Jack feeling as he and the others approach Castle Rock?
What is Jack feeling as he and the others approach Castle Rock?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Simon is the character who interacts with the Lord of the Flies.
- He awakens in chapter 9 to find a dark, humid atmosphere indicating a storm approaching.
- After regaining consciousness, Simon discovers the body of the dead parachutist on the mountaintop.
Simon's Realization and Actions
- Upon realizing the beast is merely a dead parachutist, Simon feels compelled to inform the other boys.
- He loosens the ropes binding the parachutist to the rocks, allowing the wind to carry the body out to sea.
Jack's Tribe and Dynamics
- Jack's tribe is headquartered at Castle Rock.
- After Ralph’s passionate speech, Jack distracts his tribe with dancing to undermine Ralph’s influence.
The Feast and Ralph's Quest for Control
- Ralph and Piggy attend Jack’s feast with the intention of maintaining control over the situation.
- Despite the chaotic atmosphere, Ralph and Piggy's desire for order remains evident.
Simon's Death
- During a frenzied dance, the boys misidentify Simon as the beast and kill him in a violent frenzy.
- After Simon's death, the boys are startled by the wind blowing the parachutist's body down the mountain, prompting their panic.
Reactions to Simon's Death
- Piggy downplays Simon’s death, claiming it was an accident.
- The sea washing away Simon’s body symbolizes calmness and reflects the boys' internal turmoil.
Guilt and Denial
- Ralph clutches the conch in a state of hysteria, acknowledging their participation in murder.
- Ralph denies feeling scared in response to Piggy's comments, indicating a struggle with the reality of their actions.
- Piggy deflects blame by stating they had left before Simon was killed.
Power Struggles and Control
- Jack's tribe views Simon as a manifestation of the beast, expressing a belief that the beast can change forms.
- Jack irrationally punishes Wilfred, demonstrating his authoritarian grip on the tribe.
Tensions Rise
- Jack, feeling empowered, leads a small group to confront Ralph and Piggy, using intimidation and fear tactics.
Symbolism and Themes
- Jack is portrayed with face paint, embodying his savage leadership.
- Themes of power, fear, and the loss of innocence are evident as the boys descend into chaos.
Final Notes
- The conflict between civilization (Ralph and Piggy) and savagery (Jack and his tribe) intensifies, highlighting moral dilemmas faced by the boys.
- The descent into barbarism is marked by violent acts and the breakdown of social order among the boys.
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