LOTF Chapter 7 Recap

Study Notes

Main Events

Ralph experiences doubt about returning home; Simon provides reassurance.
Discovery of pig droppings leads to a group decision to hunt for the source.
Ralph feels excitement during the hunt for the boar.
As the boar escapes, the boys enter a frenzy, attacking Robert, perceiving him as a pig.
Jack undermines Ralph's leadership by questioning his hunting strategy for the beast.
Simon offers to return to Piggy and the littluns, informing them of the group's delay.
The boys ascend the mountain and spot a shadowy figure, causing them to flee to alert the others.

Jack

Proposes using a littlun in their game, prompting laughter from the other boys.
Ventures alone to the summit and encounters a mysterious figure.

Ralph

Anxious about the possibility of never returning home.
Experiences a surge of exhilaration while participating in the hunt.
Takes pride in successfully jabbing the spear into the boar.
Participates in the attack on Robert, momentarily abandoning his role as a leader.
Tries to refocus the boys by reminding them it's merely a game.
Prefers to delay the climb up the mountain until morning for safety and ease.
Ascends the mountain to assert dominance after being challenged by Jack.

Robert

Acts as a substitute pig during the boys' play, referred to as a "toy pig."
Encircled and aggressively attacked by the boys, simulating a real hunt.
Neared serious injury due to the rough treatment.
Suggests using an actual boar for their game.

Description

This quiz covers the main events from Chapter 7 of 'Lord of the Flies'. Key moments include Ralph's doubts, the hunting frenzy, and the dynamics between Ralph, Jack, and Simon. Test your knowledge of these critical developments in the story.