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Which of the following events does Ralph experience while hiding from Jack and his tribe? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following events does Ralph experience while hiding from Jack and his tribe? (Select all that apply)
- Ralph lights the jungle on fire
- Ralph sees a decayed Lord of the Flies (correct)
- Ralph is found by a naval officer (correct)
- Ralph joins Jack's tribe
What weapon does Ralph take when he sees the Lord of the Flies?
What weapon does Ralph take when he sees the Lord of the Flies?
The stake from which the skull was mounted
Jack tortures Samneric to discover Ralph's hiding place.
Jack tortures Samneric to discover Ralph's hiding place.
True (A)
Why does Ralph cry when he is rescued?
Why does Ralph cry when he is rescued?
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What does Jack's tribe do to try and find Ralph?
What does Jack's tribe do to try and find Ralph?
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What warning do Samneric give to Ralph?
What warning do Samneric give to Ralph?
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How does Ralph react to the grin of the Lord of the Flies?
How does Ralph react to the grin of the Lord of the Flies?
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Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
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Study Notes
Main Events in Chapter 12
- Ralph goes into hiding from Jack and his tribe amidst growing chaos.
- Encounters the decayed Lord of the Flies, symbolizing the loss of civilization.
- Uses the stake of the skull as an improvised weapon.
- Samneric, twins on guard duty, inform Ralph of Jack's hunt for him.
- Jack organizes a desperate search party for Ralph, resulting in multiple failed attempts to locate him.
- Ralph seeks refuge in an underground spot that offers a tactical advantage if discovered.
- Ultimately, Ralph is found but manages to escape again, leading him to a naval officer.
- The naval officer is bewildered by the scene of chaos, realizing the boys are British schoolboys.
- The sight of the smoke from their fire leads to an eventual rescue, evoking tears from the boys.
Ralph's State of Mind
- Obsessed by the extent of chaos and savagery amongst the boys, marking a significant loss of innocence.
- Disturbed by the grinning skull of the Lord of the Flies, prompting him to destroy it.
- Experiences confusion over whether to further hide, flee, or seek refuge in a tree.
- Bursts into tears upon rescue, overwhelmed by the brutality of their experience.
Jack's Savage Pursuit
- Employs extreme measures against the twins to extract Ralph's hiding location.
- Sets the jungle ablaze to flush Ralph out from his hiding space, showcasing a complete descent into savagery.
- Displays a frenzied obsession with finding and killing Ralph, emphasizing his moral decline.
Actions of Jack's Tribe
- Attempts to dislodge Ralph from the thicket by rolling boulders down Castle Rock.
- Engages in physical struggles to penetrate the thicket, facing resistance from Ralph.
- Breaks down emotionally when the rescue occurs, demonstrating the toll of their savage behavior.
Role of Samneric
- Claim to be coerced into allegiance with Jack's tribe due to torture.
- Provide crucial warning to Ralph about the imminent danger posed by Jack's hunt.
- Share food with Ralph, indicating remnants of camaraderie despite their predicament.
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