Lord of the Flies Themes and Events

Questions and Answers

What is Castle Rock?

The rocky area Ralph and Jack discovered at the end of Chapter 6 that Jack and his hunters use as their base.

What does Piggy decide to do after Jack steals his glasses?

Piggy decides to go up to where Jack and his hunters were and demand his glasses back.

What is Ralph's response when Piggy, Sam, and Eric suggest that they paint themselves?

Ralph says that him, Piggy, and the twins won't be painted because they aren't savages.

What is Jack's reaction when Ralph calls him a thief?

Jack rushes towards Ralph and tries to stab his chest. Signup and view all the answers

What are Piggy's last words? Quote the speech directly and completely.

"I got this to say. You're acting like a crowd of kids. Which is better - to be a pack of painted Indians like you are, or to be sensible like Ralph is? Which is better - to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill? Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up?" Signup and view all the answers

How does Piggy die?

Roger lets a boulder down with the lever, hitting Piggy and throwing him on a rock, killing him. Signup and view all the answers

What becomes of Piggy's body after he dies?

Piggy's body is washed away by the sea after he dies and disappears. Signup and view all the answers

What becomes of the conch after Piggy dies?

The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments after Piggy was hit with the boulder. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jack's reaction to Piggy's death?

Jack uses it as a threat, saying that as the conch is gone, he is the only chief. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ralph's reaction to Piggy's death?

Ralph panicked and ran away. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Castle Rock

A rocky area discovered by Ralph and Jack; serves as the base for Jack and his hunters.

Piggy's Decision

After Jack steals his glasses, Piggy approaches Jack's group to demand the return of his glasses.

Ralph's Stance on Painting

Ralph, along with Piggy and the twins, rejects the idea of painting themselves, asserting they are not savages.

Jack's Aggression

When Ralph accuses Jack of theft, Jack responds aggressively by attempting to stab Ralph.

Piggy's Final Words

Piggy criticizes the others, emphasizing the importance of civilization and rules over savagery and violence.

Circumstances of Piggy's Death

Piggy is killed when Roger releases a boulder that strikes him, causing him to fall onto sharp rocks.

Aftermath of Piggy's Death

After his death, Piggy's body is carried away by the sea, symbolizing the loss of order and civility.

The Fate of the Conch

The conch shatters into fragments upon Piggy’s death, representing the end of order and the rise of savagery, indicating its loss of significance.

Jack's Response to the Incident

Jack seizes the moment, asserting his authority as the sole chief due to the absence of the conch.

Ralph's Reaction

Ralph reacts to Piggy's death with panic, indicating the profound impact of the loss on him.

Description

Explore key themes and events from William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'. This quiz delves into character decisions, conflicts, and the symbolic elements that represent civilization and savagery. Test your understanding of the narrative's critical moments and the implications of Piggy's fate.