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Describe Jack. What is he wearing? What looks different now from when he first arrived on the island?
Describe Jack. What is he wearing? What looks different now from when he first arrived on the island?
Tattered shorts. Sunburn, hair longer and lighter.
What is Jack doing?
What is Jack doing?
Hunting for pigs.
What is the first thing Jack asks for when he comes out of the forest?
What is the first thing Jack asks for when he comes out of the forest?
Water.
What are Ralph and Simon doing?
What are Ralph and Simon doing?
What is Ralph upset by?
What is Ralph upset by?
What are Ralph's feelings on meetings?
What are Ralph's feelings on meetings?
Describe the conflict between Jack and Ralph after Ralph says, 'When the meeting is over they'd work for five minutes, then wander off or go hunting.'
Describe the conflict between Jack and Ralph after Ralph says, 'When the meeting is over they'd work for five minutes, then wander off or go hunting.'
Jack says he could have killed a pig if they could make what?
Jack says he could have killed a pig if they could make what?
There are two reasons why Ralph thinks it is really important to have shelter. What are they?
There are two reasons why Ralph thinks it is really important to have shelter. What are they?
Of what are the children still afraid?
Of what are the children still afraid?
What are Jack's thoughts on rescue?
What are Jack's thoughts on rescue?
Where are the pigs hiding during the hot day?
Where are the pigs hiding during the hot day?
Where do Jack and Ralph assume Simon is?
Where do Jack and Ralph assume Simon is?
Where is Simon really?
Where is Simon really?
What do the first two paragraphs of Chapter 4 describe?
What do the first two paragraphs of Chapter 4 describe?
How is this description important symbolically to the story?
How is this description important symbolically to the story?
What have the littluns grown used to because of their eating habits?
What have the littluns grown used to because of their eating habits?
Who are the three boys building sand castles?
Who are the three boys building sand castles?
Who is the leader of the three? What reason is given for him being leader?
Who is the leader of the three? What reason is given for him being leader?
Who cries and why?
Who cries and why?
Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved?
Of what duty have Roger and Maurice just been relieved?
Of what does Maurice feel a bit guilty?
Of what does Maurice feel a bit guilty?
What catches Henry's interest on the beach?
What catches Henry's interest on the beach?
What almost hits Roger?
What almost hits Roger?
What keeps Roger from throwing the stones at Henry?
What keeps Roger from throwing the stones at Henry?
What is Jack doing to himself and why?
What is Jack doing to himself and why?
Who is all with Jack in the forest?
Who is all with Jack in the forest?
What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?
What is a strange detail of Piggy's hair?
What does Piggy suggest making that Ralph ignores?
What does Piggy suggest making that Ralph ignores?
What does Ralph see in the distance?
What does Ralph see in the distance?
What happened to the smoke on the mountain? How does Ralph react?
What happened to the smoke on the mountain? How does Ralph react?
What does Jack return with?
What does Jack return with?
What do the boys chant upon their return?
What do the boys chant upon their return?
What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?
What happens to Piggy after he yells at Jack for letting the fire go out?
Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?
Who gives Piggy his piece of meat?
What does Jack do in response to this?
What does Jack do in response to this?
What does Maurice pretend to be?
What does Maurice pretend to be?
What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?
What does Ralph decide to do at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
Character Descriptions
- Jack is depicted wearing tattered shorts, with sunburn and longer, lighter hair.
- Piggy's hair remains unchanged, highlighting his different social status and character resilience.
Plot Points and Actions
- Jack is primarily focused on hunting pigs, often neglecting other responsibilities.
- Ralph and Simon are tasked with building shelters, showcasing their commitment to survival.
- Conflict arises between Jack and Ralph over priorities: Jack emphasizes the need for meat, while Ralph stresses the importance of shelters.
Themes and Conflicts
- Ralph expresses frustration about the boys' lack of focus in meetings, expecting them to work together instead of seeking distractions.
- The psychological impact of the Beastie is highlighted, as it continues to scare the children, affecting their morale.
Symbolism and Setting
- The slow passing of days in Chapter 4 symbolizes the boys' descent into chaos and loss of civility as time progresses.
- Jack's self-camouflage reflects the increasing savagery and primal instincts among the boys.
Interactions and Dynamics
- Jack, Bill, Sam, and Eric bond in the forest, establishing group dynamics that lead to further conflict with Ralph's leadership.
- Maurice feels guilt over his previous behavior, indicating a hint of civilization remaining in the boys.
Key Events
- Ralph sees smoke in the distance, indicating the potential for danger or rescue, leading him to react with urgency as the fire goes out.
- Jack's return with a pig elicits chants from the boys, revealing their descent into barbarism and loss of innocence.
Climax and Tension
- Piggy is assaulted after confronting Jack about the neglected fire, illustrating the breakdown of order and civility.
- Simon shows kindness by giving Piggy meat, contrasting the other boys' aggression and highlighting Simon's empathetic nature.
Conclusion of the Chapter
- At the chapter's end, Ralph resolves to hold a meeting, attempting to reestablish authority and communication among the boys amidst growing discord.
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