LOTF Chapters 7&8 Study Guide

Questions and Answers

What does Simon say to Ralph?

They will make it back to where they came from.

What sarcastic remark does Ralph have in response?

Ralph asks if Simon has a ship in his pocket.

What is discouraging Ralph in regard to being rescued?

Ralph doesn't think they will get home safely.

What does Ralph accomplish that he is quite proud of?

He helps kill the pig in a hunt. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Jack during the pig hunt?

Jack got a bloody arm, he says was from the tusks of the pig. Signup and view all the answers

Who hurts his butt during the game of pretend pig hunt?

Robert Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon offer?

Go back and tell everyone that the group won't be home until late. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ralph ask Jack that makes the boys uncomfortable?

Ralph asks Jack why he hates him. Signup and view all the answers

All but what three boys remain to go up the mountain?

Ralph, Jack, and Roger Signup and view all the answers

What do the three boys see on the mountain?

They see a giant shadow. Signup and view all the answers

What two things does Ralph say that insults Jack?

Jack would hide from the beast and that his hunters probably cannot beat the beast. Signup and view all the answers

Who calls the meeting?

Jack Signup and view all the answers

List two reasons that Jack offers for why Ralph is not a proper chief.

He's a coward, is not a hunter. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of vote does Jack call for?

He calls for a vote to decide if Ralph should still be chief. Signup and view all the answers

What childish thing does Jack say after the vote doesn't go his way?

He says, 'I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon suggest doing?

Simon thinks they should climb the mountain. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Piggy suggest building the fire?

Piggy thinks they should build the fire down by the huts. Signup and view all the answers

Where do Maurice, Bill, and Roger go?

They went to join Jack. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Simon go?

Simon returns to his place in the jungle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jack rub all over Maurice?

Puts paint on him. Signup and view all the answers

What do they do with the sharpened stick?

They stuck the stick into the throat of the pig. Signup and view all the answers

What is the pig's head name?

The Lord of the Flies. Signup and view all the answers

When Jack comes for the fire, what is he wearing?

He has paint on his face and no shirt. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jack try to tempt the boys who have stayed with Ralph?

Meat=Feast. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Interactions Between Characters

Simon assures Ralph they will eventually return home.
Ralph sarcastically questions Simon's optimism about rescue, implying he doesn't believe they have a way to get back.

Ralph's Concerns

Ralph feels a lack of hope regarding their safe return home, expressing doubt about rescue.

Accomplishments and Struggles

Ralph feels proud after participating in the killing of a pig during the hunt.
Jack injures his arm while hunting, claiming it happened due to the pig's tusks.

Conflict and Tension

Robert is injured during a mock hunt, indicating the growing competitive and aggressive atmosphere among the boys.
Ralph confronts Jack about his hatred towards him, creating discomfort among the group.

Key Events on the Mountain

Only Ralph, Jack, and Roger venture up the mountain together.
The boys encounter a mysterious giant shadow on the mountain.

Leadership Challenges

Ralph insults Jack by suggesting he would hide from the beast, challenging his courage and leadership.
Jack calls a meeting to question Ralph's ability to be chief, citing Ralph's perceived cowardice and lack of hunting skills.
Jack initiates a vote to determine Ralph's leadership, which ultimately does not go in Jack's favor.

Reaction to the Vote

After losing the vote, Jack behaves childishly, announcing he's done playing with the others, signifying a split in their group dynamics.

Decisions and Suggestions

Simon proposes climbing the mountain, seeking to confront their fears directly.
Piggy suggests a safer location for the fire, advocating for practicality near the huts.

Group Dynamics

Maurice, Bill, and Roger choose to align with Jack, emphasizing a split in loyalties among the boys.
Simon retreats to the jungle, indicating his desire for solitude and reflection.

Symbolism and Action

Jack applies paint on Maurice, symbolizing a descent into savagery and tribal behavior.
The sharpened stick is used to kill the pig, showcasing the boys' shift towards violence.
The pig's head is referred to as "the Lord of the Flies," representing the manifestation of evil and chaos among them.

Jack's Transformation

Jack's appearance—painted face and no shirt—embodies his full embrace of primal instincts.
Jack tempts the boys loyal to Ralph with the promise of a meat feast, trying to undermine Ralph's authority through enticement.

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