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What does Piggy say about Simon's death the next morning?
What does Piggy say about Simon's death the next morning?
It was an accident
What does Ralph say about Simon's death?
What does Ralph say about Simon's death?
That he and Piggy were both a part of the murder
What is Ralph doing while he's holding the conch?
What is Ralph doing while he's holding the conch?
He is laughing hysterically
What is the name of Jack's new headquarters/camp?
What is the name of Jack's new headquarters/camp?
What does Jack do to Wilfred?
What does Jack do to Wilfred?
What does Jack's tribe believe about Simon's death?
What does Jack's tribe believe about Simon's death?
What does Jack say about Ralph and Piggy?
What does Jack say about Ralph and Piggy?
What does Jack tell his tribe about the beast?
What does Jack tell his tribe about the beast?
Why do Jack, Roger, and Maurice raid Ralph's camp?
Why do Jack, Roger, and Maurice raid Ralph's camp?
Who is left in Ralph's group?
Who is left in Ralph's group?
What does Ralph want the boys to do to restore their civility?
What does Ralph want the boys to do to restore their civility?
How is Jack recognized, despite his attempts at camouflage?
How is Jack recognized, despite his attempts at camouflage?
What is Piggy angry about?
What is Piggy angry about?
What does Piggy insist Ralph let him carry?
What does Piggy insist Ralph let him carry?
What does Piggy believe will hold all the boys together and make them get along?
What does Piggy believe will hold all the boys together and make them get along?
How did Samneric join Jack's tribe?
How did Samneric join Jack's tribe?
How did Roger launch the huge rock that killed Piggy?
How did Roger launch the huge rock that killed Piggy?
What do Ralph and Jack do during their fight that indicates an understanding?
What do Ralph and Jack do during their fight that indicates an understanding?
Why does Ralph run?
Why does Ralph run?
What happens when Ralph comes across the Lord of the Flies?
What happens when Ralph comes across the Lord of the Flies?
How do the boys get Ralph to come out of the thicket?
How do the boys get Ralph to come out of the thicket?
Whom does Ralph see above him when he falls on the beach?
Whom does Ralph see above him when he falls on the beach?
What does the officer reproach Ralph for?
What does the officer reproach Ralph for?
What do the boys do when they realize they've been rescued?
What do the boys do when they realize they've been rescued?
Of what is Ralph now certain?
Of what is Ralph now certain?
What do Samneric tell Ralph?
What do Samneric tell Ralph?
Who sharpens a stick at both ends?
Who sharpens a stick at both ends?
Study Notes
Simon's Death
- Piggy claims Simon's death was an accident.
- Ralph acknowledges that both he and Piggy were culpable in Simon's murder.
Ralph's Behavior
- While holding the conch, Ralph experiences hysterical laughter.
Jack's Camp
- Jack establishes his new headquarters, named Castle Rock.
Violence and Control
- Jack ties and physically assaults Wilfred as a display of power.
- Jack's tribe believes Simon was the beast and that the beast can disguise itself.
Threats to Ralph's Group
- Jack labels Ralph and Piggy as threats to his tribe's stability.
- He warns that the beast is immortal and they must remain vigilant.
Conflict and Raiding
- Jack, Roger, and Maurice raid Ralph's camp to seize fire and Piggy's glasses.
- Ralph's remaining group consists of Piggy, Sam, Eric, and the littluns.
Loss of Civility
- Ralph advocates for the boys to wash and comb their hair to restore civility.
Recognition and Camouflage
- Despite his attempts to blend in, Jack can be identified by his distinctive red hair.
Confrontation and Anger
- Piggy is furious about his lost glasses and confronts Jack over the issue.
- He insists on carrying the conch, believing it symbolizes unity and order among the boys.
Joining Jack's Tribe
- Samneric are coerced into joining Jack's tribe as hostages.
Key Incidents
- Roger uses a lever to propel a massive rock that ultimately kills Piggy.
- During a clash, Ralph and Jack share a brief moment of understanding, evidenced by fighting with spear butts.
- Ralph flees when other boys begin hurling spears at him.
Encounters in the Forest
- At one point, Ralph discovers the Lord of the Flies, knocking it down and seizing the spear it was attached to.
- The boys set the forest ablaze in a dramatic attempt to flush Ralph out of hiding.
Rescue and Regret
- Ralph collapses on the beach and is discovered by a British naval officer.
- The officer reproaches Ralph for the swift breakdown of order among the boys.
- Upon realizing they have been rescued, the boys erupt into tears.
Fear and Survival
- Ralph becomes acutely aware that Jack will relentlessly pursue him.
- Samneric inform Ralph that Jack and Roger plan to hunt him the following morning.
Symbol of Savagery
- Roger sharpens a stick at both ends, implying preparation for further violence and savagery.
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Test your knowledge on the events and themes from chapters 10 to 12 of 'Lord of the Flies.' This quiz includes key moments, character actions, and significant quotes that shape the narrative as the story reaches its climax. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the book's conclusion.
