LOTF Chapters 5 & 6 Summary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Ralph decide about the meeting that he is about to have?

He decides that he will try to bring the group back together and become organized again.

What does this say about how Ralph is changing?

Ralph is showing leadership qualities.

What does Ralph start to realize about his appearance?

He gets mad because of his long hair and savage appearance.

What did Ralph, Jack, and Piggy not have the 'wit' to do?

Stone and wedge the log at the meeting place to the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph realize a chief needs to be able to do?

A good chief needs to be wise and able to think. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Piggy stand at the beginning of the assembly?

He stands outside of the triangle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing Ralph lists as something that the boys have failed to do?

He says they have failed to bring fresh water to drink. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ralph's second complaint?

His second complaint is that nobody helps to build the shelters. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ralph's third complaint?

That nobody uses the rocks as a lavatory. Signup and view all the answers

What do all the littluns laugh about while Ralph is talking?

They laugh at the lavatory complaint. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ralph's fourth command?

His fourth complaint is the fire. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph say about fires or cooking?

He says that there may not be any cooking fires. Signup and view all the answers

What is the last thing that Ralph tries to talk about before he loses control?

He tries to talk about the beast. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack have to say about the littluns' fear?

Jack said they can be frightened if they choose to. Signup and view all the answers

What did the boy named Phil think he saw?

He thought he saw the beast in the trees. Signup and view all the answers

What did the boy really see?

He really saw Simon. Signup and view all the answers

How does Maurice get the littluns to stop crying?

He tells them to look at him and then pretends to fall over. Signup and view all the answers

According to Percival, where does the beast live?

He says the beast lives in the sea. Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon suggest about the beast?

Simon suggests that they are the beasts. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys vote on?

They vote on ghosts. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ralph not blow the conch?

He is afraid of them not coming back. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Piggy afraid of Ralph giving up control?

Piggy does not want Jack to become chief. Signup and view all the answers

What is happening in the air while the boys sleep?

Planes are battling during the war. Signup and view all the answers

What sign is sent to the boys that they don't get to read?

None of the boys see the planes in the air. Signup and view all the answers

What do Sam and Eric think they see?

They think they see the beast. Signup and view all the answers

What do they really see?

They really see a dead parachutist from the battle. Signup and view all the answers

How do Sam and Eric exaggerate what they saw?

They said it was furry and had wings, teeth, and claws. Signup and view all the answers

When Jack follows Ralph up the rocks, what does he think the castle rock would be good for?

He thinks it would be a good place for a fort. Signup and view all the answers

About what do Ralph and Jack argue?

They argue if they should build huts there at Castle Rock. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ralph's Leadership and Changes

Ralph aims to unify the group and restore order at the meeting.
His efforts illustrate his developing leadership skills and responsibility.
He becomes frustrated with his disheveled appearance, reflecting his internal struggles and loss of civilization.

Meeting Complaints and Challenges

Ralph expresses several complaints about the boys' failures:
- Lack of fresh drinking water.
- No assistance in constructing shelters.
- Disregard for using rocks as a lavatory.
- Neglect of fire management and cooking needs.
The littluns laugh off Ralph's concerns about hygiene, indicating their immaturity and lack of seriousness.

The Beast and Its Impact

Ralph attempts to address the fear of a beast, but he loses control of the meeting.
Jack dismisses the littluns' fears, suggesting they can choose fear or not.
Phil mistakenly believes he sees the beast, but it is actually Simon.

Symbolic Actions and Fears

Maurice distracts the littluns with antics to stop their crying, showcasing the need for care and protection among the younger boys.
Percival claims the beast resides in the sea, while Simon proposes the troubling idea that the beast exists within them.

Political Dynamics

The boys vote on the existence of ghosts, highlighting their childish thinking.
Ralph hesitates to blow the conch, fearing it will lead to a lack of response from the boys.
Piggy fears Ralph losing control would enable Jack's leadership, leaving him vulnerable.

War and Its Invisible Threats

Ongoing war is hinted through invisible battles in the sky as the boys sleep.
None of the boys notice the arrival of planes, symbolizing their disconnect from reality.

Sam and Eric's Misinterpretation

Sam and Eric mistakenly identify a dead parachutist as the beast, reflecting the chaos in their perceptions.
They amplify their fear with exaggerated descriptions, indicating how quickly fear can escalate.

Conflict Over Territory

Jack views Castle Rock as a strategic fort location, catalyzing tensions with Ralph over shelter construction priorities.

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Test your understanding of key concepts from chapters 5 and 6 of 'Lord of the Flies'. These flashcards cover Ralph's leadership development and his realizations about civilization. Perfect for deepening your knowledge before the next discussion or exam.