Questions and Answers
Summarize the hunt that takes place in chapter 7. What is different about this hunt?
This hunt is different because the boys track down a wild boar. Ralph throws a spear at the boar and wounds him. Ralph's excitement during this hunt reveals that he also has a natural inclination to hunt.
What does Simon volunteer to do? What does this reveal about his thoughts of the beast?
Simon volunteers to go back to camp alone while it is dark outside because he is not afraid of the beastie. He is not afraid because he knows fear comes from within.
What frightening discovery do the boys make at the end of chapter 7?
At the end of the chapter, the boys find what they think is the beastie. It is a large, ape-like creature that moves.
Identify and explain two ways that Ralph is changing.
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Why does Jack get angry at Ralph? What does Jack do in response?
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Jack suggests a way to keep the beast happy. What is it?
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Who or what is the Lord of the Flies?
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Describe Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies. What symbolic meaning does this have?
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How is the beginning of chapter 9 foreshadowing? What do you think it foreshadows?
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What does Simon learn about the beast? What does he do to the beast?
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What happens to Simon when he returns to tell the group?
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Describe the storm that hits the island at the end of the chapter on a literal and symbolic level.
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What does 'Bravado' mean?
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What does 'Clamber' mean?
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What does 'Flounder' mean?
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What does 'Impervious' mean?
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What does 'Impalpable' mean?
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What does 'Rueful' mean?
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What does 'Sanctity' mean?
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What does 'Sodden' mean?
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What does 'Tremulous' mean?
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What does 'Wallow' mean?
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Study Notes
Chapter 7-9 Overview
- The hunt in chapter 7 is significant as the boys pursue a wild boar, marking Ralph's initiation into primal instincts with excitement when he wounds the animal.
Simon's Character
- Simon volunteers to return to camp at night, showcasing his fearlessness regarding the beast, rooted in his understanding that fear is internal.
Discovery of the Beast
- At the chapter's close, the boys discover what they believe is the beast, depicted as a large, ape-like creature, heightening their terror.
Ralph's Transformation
- Ralph experiences a change towards a more primitive nature and revels in the hunt, indicating a loss of civility and authority.
Conflict Between Ralph and Jack
- Jack’s anger towards Ralph stems from their inability to agree, leading Jack to disengage from the group, asserting independence.
Offering to the Beast
- Jack proposes that to appease the beast, they should make a sacrifice, specifically the sow's head on a spear, emphasizing a descent into savagery.
Concept of the Lord of the Flies
- The Lord of the Flies, symbolized by the sow's head, embodies the boys' inherent darkness and moral degradation.
Simon’s Epiphany
- After confronting the Lord of the Flies post-epileptic episode, Simon comprehends the internal darkness within humanity, symbolizing profound truth in the narrative.
Foreshadowing in Chapter 9
- The approaching storm serves as a harbinger of impending doom on the island, hinting at chaos or death, as speculated by characters.
Truth about the Beast
- Simon discovers that the beast is merely the deceased parachutist and liberates the body, reflecting his poignant understanding of reality.
Simon's Fate
- Upon returning to share his revelation with the group, Simon meets a tragic fate as he is mistakenly killed by the frenzied boys.
Symbolism of the Storm
- The storm carries away both Simon's body and the dead parachutist, literally indicating turmoil and symbolically suggesting an ominous shift within the island's dynamics.
Vocabulary Definitions
- Bravado: A display of boldness to impress or intimidate.
- Clamber: Awkwardly climb or move in a laborious manner.
- Flounder: To struggle with clumsy or hesitant movements.
- Impervious: Resistant to the passage of fluids.
- Impalpable: Cannot be physically sensed by touch.
- Rueful: Expressing sorrow or regret in a subtly humorous way.
- Sanctity: The quality of being holy or sacred.
- Sodden: Fully soaked or saturated.
- Tremulous: Slightly shaking or quivering.
- Wallow: To indulge in something without restraint.
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