Lord of the Flies Chapter 9-12 Flashcards

Who are the characters who deny or excuse their part in Simon's death?

What happens to the conch at the end of the novel?

Why does Jack's group raid the beach group?

After the death of Simon, the excuse the four big guns (Ralph, Piggy, Sam, and Eric) give to each other is __________.

What does the officer see Jack as?

If captured, Ralph knows his fate will be __________.

Piggy is killed by __________.

What does Simon do when he spots the dead body with the parachute?

Who is the only boy on the island to kill someone himself?

Where is Jack's tribe's headquarters?

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

Who knocks the Lord of the Flies to the ground?

What did the hunters do when they were trying to kill Ralph?

What is the parachutist stuck on?

Ralph's hiding place is betrayed by __________.

What do Jack and his followers steal from the beach?

Why do Jack and his followers steal Piggy's glasses?

Who starts the fire that brings rescue?

Characters and Actions

Piggy, Ralph, and Samneric deny or excuse their involvement in Simon's death, portraying guilt and avoidance of responsibility.
Roger is responsible for Piggy's death, showing the darker aspects of human nature in the novel.
Ralph is aware that if captured by Jack's tribe, his fate will be death, indicated by the ominous reference to a sharpened stick.

Symbolism and Objects

The conch, symbolizing order and civilization, is crushed upon Piggy's death, marking the complete breakdown of society among the boys.
Jack's group raids the beach group specifically to steal Piggy's glasses, which represent knowledge and the ability to create fire.

Events and Consequences

After Simon's death, Ralph, Piggy, Sam, and Eric excuse their actions, claiming it was accidental and they left early, highlighting their inner conflict.
Simon experiences a visceral reaction, vomiting when he discovers the dead body with the parachute, indicating the horror of their reality.
Jack's tribe's headquarters is located at Castle Rock, a setting that becomes a stronghold for his faction.

Final Confrontations

Ralph's hiding place is ultimately revealed by Samneric, underscoring the theme of betrayal among the boys.
As Ralph is hunted, Jack's followers resort to terror tactics, including spreading out across the island, making noises, and setting it ablaze, demonstrating their descent into savagery.
Jack and his followers manage to steal Piggy's glasses to start a fire, which ironically leads to their eventual rescue when the fire draws attention.

Resolutions and Imagery

Simon's body floats into the sea surrounded by glowing fish, symbolizing innocence and the loss of purity amid violence.
Ralph's act of knocking the Lord of the Flies to the ground signifies his struggle against the inherent evil represented by the severed pig's head.
The parachutist is tangled in jagged rocks, serving as a metaphor for the distortion of adult society and its impacts on the boys.

Test your knowledge of the critical events and character actions in Chapters 9 to 12 of 'Lord of the Flies'. This quiz includes key questions about the fate of characters and significant plot points, focusing on themes of guilt, power struggles, and the breakdown of civilization. Perfect for reviewing key details before a discussion or test.