Lord of The Flies Chapter 9-10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which character speaks to the Lord of the Flies?

Simon

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?

He had a nosebleed

What does Simon come upon as he walks across the mountaintop after regaining consciousness?

The body of the dead parachutist Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon decide when he realizes the beast is really a dead parachutist?

Decides he needs to tell the boys Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon do to the parachutist?

He loosened the ropes that were caught on the rocks & the wind pulls it loose & take the body out to sea Signup and view all the answers

Where is Jack's tribe's headquarters?

At Castle Rock Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jack tell his tribe to start dancing immediately after Ralph's tirade?

He uses the dancing as a distraction. Signup and view all the answers

What do Ralph and Piggy hope to achieve by attending the feast?

Keep control over the events Signup and view all the answers

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.'?

They were eager to be in the crazy but partly secure society Signup and view all the answers

Do the chanting, dancing boys recognize Simon?

False Signup and view all the answers

How do the boys kill Simon?

They tear him apart with their bare hands & teeth, thinking he is the beast Signup and view all the answers

What sends the boys running and screaming after they have murdered Simon?

The wind blows the body of the parachutist off the side of the mountain & onto the beach Signup and view all the answers

Who claims that Simon's death was an accident?

Piggy Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the tide washing away Simon's body?

It symbolizes calmness & peace Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph do to cover his shame?

He desperately clutches the conch while laughing hysterically & insisting that they were participants in a murder Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph say in response to Piggy's remark that they were all scared?

He says that he wasn't scared Signup and view all the answers

What is Piggy's reaction when Ralph admits that they all murdered Simon?

He makes excuses saying it was dark & that they were outside of the circle Signup and view all the answers

What object does Ralph clutch when discussing Simon's murder?

The conch shell Signup and view all the answers

What surrounds Simon's body as it floats into the sea?

Glowing fish Signup and view all the answers

What do Jack and his tribe believe about Simon?

That Simon really was the beast & that they must continue to guard against the beast Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jack have tied up and beaten for no reason?

Wilfred Signup and view all the answers

Which two hunters accompany Jack to the beach?

Ralph & Roger Signup and view all the answers

Why does Piggy suggest they let the signal fire go out at night?

Because they are running out of wood & you can't see the fire at night anyways Signup and view all the answers

What do Jack and his followers take from Ralph and Piggy?

Piggy's glasses Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to in the quote: 'The chief was sitting there, his face blocked out in white and red.'?

Jack Signup and view all the answers

Name the character described in the following quote: 'He was a chief now in truth; and he made stabbing motions with his spear.'

Jack Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys say to scare Ralph and Piggy when they creep up on their camp?

'Piggy, we're gonna get you Piggy' Signup and view all the answers

What is Jack feeling as he and the others approach Castle Rock?

He feels empowered & like a true chief Signup and view all the answers

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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