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lord of the flies- ALL CHAPTERS What is the significance of "The Sound of the Shell"? (chapter 1) - ANS - It's titled this because it's what brings all the boys together. Also, the conch shell repre... sents democracy and unity What is Ralph's attitude toward Piggy when he first meets him? (chapter 1) - ANS - Piggy acted very normally for the situtation, but Ralph judge him and he felt tmore superior. He thought he could control all the power What is the significance of Piggy's plea to join the expedition? (chapter 1) - ANS - He believed he should've gone because he was the first one to find Ralph and taught him how to use the shell Piggy was unable to go because of his physical defects; shows the differences in Ralph's and Jack's characters Why is Ralph elected chief? (chapter 1) - ANS - He is more athletic and better looking than Jack. He had the conch, which made him a symbol of authority What is the "scar" that is repeatedly mentioned? (chapter 1) - ANS - It's the ditch the plane had dug out and the trail of trees. It represents man destroying nature and the boys bringing destruction to the island. Why is Jack unable to kill the pig? (chapter 1) - ANS - The enormity of it. It wasn't in his civilized nature. How is Jack presented to the reader? (chapter 1) - ANS - He's presented as a leader because he leads the entire choir group (this makes him look superior) to the conch shel noise. He is also angry. Why did Golding use British schoolboys? (chapter 1) - ANS - They are supposed to be proper and from elite families. It emphasizes their transition from civilized to savage. Golding also used to be a school boy and that helped him write the novel. How is Piggy revealed as most closely tied to the world of adults? (chapter 1) - ANS - He talks about his "auntie" and tells the boys to "Quit acting like kids". This indicates he's around adults more often than kids, possibly because he's been rejected. How is Piggy indirectly responsible for the blowing of the conch? (chapter 1) - ANS - He tells Ralph how to blow the conch shell.*This suggests his intelligence* What questions does the littlun with the birthmark raise? (chapter 2) - ANS - He asks them what they're going to do about the "beast". a big detail is at the end he somehow disappears and tsomething took him. What do Piggy, Simon, and the littlun with the birthmark have in common? (chapter 1) - ANS - They are "sane" out of everybody and tries to establish life like the adult world. Also not everyone likes them/respects their opinion. How do Ralph and Jack answer the question about the beast? (chapter 2) - ANS - Ralph denies there is a beast (denies evil)/ Jack said if there was a beast, his hunters could kill it. What is the significance of the chapter's title "Fire on the mountain"? (chapter 2) - ANS - The boys' destruction of the island. How do they start the fire? (chapter 2) - ANS - They use Piggy's specs (last remains of society). What is the significance of "Huts on the Beach"? (chapter 3) - ANS - Established society on the island Why does Ralph scold Jack? (chapter 3) - ANS - He's angry that Jack has been hunting while he has been working on the shelters. What two groups with differing goals are emerging? (chapter 3) - ANS - Ralph's side: shelters, rules, order.Jack's and the hunters: hunting, ha [Show More]

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