Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Flashcards

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What is the title of Chapter 9?

A View to A Death

What is going on with the weather in Chapter 9?

A storm is building.

What happened to Simon after he passed out?

Bloody Nose

What is wrong with Simon, physically as he walks out of his jungle cave?

He is exhausted and weak from his epileptic seizure. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Simon when he smells the dead body's fumes?

He vomits. Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon do with the dead parachuter's body?

He releases the body from the tangled lines and from its movement in the wind. Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests going to Jack's group to get meat?

Piggy Signup and view all the answers

Find the sentence that describes Jack at the feast in Chapter 9. Quote that sentence.

[...]Jack painted and garlanded, sat there like an idol. There were piles of meat on the green leaves near him, and fruit, and coconut shells full of drink. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jack ask multiple times if everyone has had enough to eat?

He wants to emphasize that he has provided for them. He wants them to see him as a leader. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jack and Ralph argue about in Chapter 9?

They argue about who should be chief. Signup and view all the answers

Ralph claims he will blow the shell and call an assembly. What is Jack's response to the idea of an assembly?

Jack claims the shell doesn't work and the boys won't go. Signup and view all the answers

In the middle of their fight, Piggy makes a request. What does he ask?

He asks Ralph if they can leave. Signup and view all the answers

In the middle of their fight, the weather changes. What happens?

The storm arrives bringing thunder, lightning and rain. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ralph use the storm to his advantage?

He points out the importance of shelters - the shelters Jack refused to help build. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jack try to distract the boys from his failings as a leader?

He urges all the kids to do their dance. Signup and view all the answers

Who impersonates the pig in their ritual dance?

Roger Signup and view all the answers

What exactly do they chant?

"Kill the beast. Cut his throat. Spill his blood." Signup and view all the answers

How has the chant changed?

The pronoun changes from 'it' to 'his.' This indicates killing a boy. There are only boys on the island. Signup and view all the answers

What was Simon going to tell the boys? What had he figured out with absolute certainty?

He saw the dead body of the parachute and understood how it was moving in the wind. Signup and view all the answers

What was Simon trying to say when the chanting circle surrounded him?

"Simon was crying out something about a dead man on a hill." Signup and view all the answers

Quote 2 sentences of violent language from the death scene in Chapter 9.

"The beast struggled forward, broke the ring, and fell over the steep edge of the rock to the sand. At once the crowd surged after it, poured down the rock, leapt on to the beast, screamed, struck, bit, tore." Signup and view all the answers

How does the reader know with certainty that all the boys knew who they were killing - were conscious that they killed a 9 year old kid and not an actual monster or beast? Quote the evidence in the text.

"Even in the rain they could see how small a beast it was; and already its blood was staining the sand." Signup and view all the answers

After the character death in this chapter, what does the wind do to the parachuter's dead body?

It carries it out to sea. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the boy who died?

The evidence of his dead body is carried out to sea. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter Title

Title of Chapter 9: "A View to A Death"

Weather Conditions

A storm is brewing, creating a tense atmosphere.

Simon's Condition

After regaining consciousness, Simon suffers from a bloody nose and later appears weak and exhausted due to his epileptic seizure.

Interaction with the Dead Parachutist

Simon reacts to the scent of the decaying body by vomiting.
He frees the dead parachutist from its entangled lines, allowing the body to move freely with the wind.

Group Dynamics

Piggy proposes visiting Jack's group to obtain meat.
Jack is described as sitting like an idol during the feast, decorated and surrounded by an abundance of food.

Leadership Struggles

Tensions escalate between Jack and Ralph regarding leadership, with Ralph advocating for an assembly using the conch.
Jack dismisses the conch's authority, asserting that the boys won’t respond to it.

Conflict Amidst the Storm

As the fight intensifies, Piggy asks Ralph to leave, foreshadowing the impending chaos.
The arrival of the storm brings additional tension, marked by thunder, lightning, and rain.

Ralph's Strategy

Ralph leverages the storm to highlight the importance of shelters, contrasting Jack’s inaction.

Distraction Tactics

To deflect from his leadership failures, Jack incites the boys into a frenzied dance ritual.
Roger takes on the role of the pig during their violent mimicry.

Chant Transformation

The chant evolves from "it" to "his," signifying a shift from an abstract beast to a specific human target, indicating the boys' descent into savagery.

Simon's Revelation

Simon realizes the true nature of the 'beast' is the dead parachutist, connecting the figure to the reality of their situation.

Tragic Resolution

While surrounded by chanting boys, Simon attempts to convey the truth about the dead body, but is overwhelmed by the frenzied mob.
Violent imagery captures the moment of Simon's death, showcasing the boys' brutal descent into primal behavior.

Awareness of the Victim

Evidence indicates that the boys are aware they are killing a boy, not a monster, as described by their reaction to the blood.

Aftermath of the Death

Simon's dead body is carried out to sea by the wind, symbolizing the loss of innocence and the fading of civilization on the island.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 9 of 'Lord of the Flies' with these flashcards. This chapter, titled 'A View to A Death', explores crucial events such as Simon's struggles and the ominous weather. Perfect for students studying key themes and character developments in this classic novel.