Lord of the Flies Questions and Answers
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I think the following quote, “Kill the pig, cut her throat…" from Lord of the Flies is more than a sentence. Can you...
Although the boys in Lord of the Flies come from privileged, upper-class backgrounds, and although they're supposed to act like little gentlemen at all times, over the course of the novel they...
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What does the phrase, "a stick sharpened at both ends," mean? (Lord of the Flies, chapter 12)
It just means that Jack and the hunters are going to kill Ralph, cut off his head, and offer it as a sacrifice to the Beast (which is nothing but a dead paratrooper). One sharp end goes into the...
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What is a significant quote from Chapter 5 and 6 in Lord of the Flies that critically reveals a character's...
Chapter Five is significant because we see the first serious cracks emerge in the fragile society that the boys have begun to create on the island. Jack's exuberance for hunting sees the fire...
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Why does Ralph call the meeting in Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies?
In chapter 4, Jack allows his hunters to leave the signal fire, and the boys miss out on a chance to be rescued when a ship passes the island. By the end of chapter 4, Ralph realizes the need to...
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In Lord Of The Flies, how do Jack and Ralph react and answer questions about the beast?
The first mention of the beast occurs in chapter two during the afternoon meeting. Ralph and Jack both, each in his own way, mention the importance of rules whilst Piggy makes everyone aware that...
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What is the symbolism of the island in Lord of the Flies?
The uninhabited tropical island the boys crash-land on symbolizes the Garden of Eden, which according to the Bible was considered paradise before the Fall of Man. The Garden of Eden was a pristine...
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What literary devices are used and where in chapter three of Lord of the Flies?
Vivid imagery, which is description using any of the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell, is used throughout chapter three. Near the end of the chapter, the narrator describes...
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What is a significant quote from Chapter Six of Lord of the Flies that critically reveals a character's personality...
Chapter Six of Lord of the Flies brings the isolated boys closer to humanity as a parachutist from an air battle dies in a tree atop a mountain. However, this wafting figure of death and war...
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What does the death of Piggy represent in Lord of the Flies?
As a character, Piggy represented rational thought and intellect. His death represents the death of these things and the triumph of savagery and mayhem. The conch, which represents civilized...
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What is the significance of Ralph's daydreams in Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies?
In chapter 7, Ralph begins daydreaming about a comfortable place for he and his parents to visit. Every aspect of civilized life came into view for Ralph: Once, following his father from Chatham to...
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What do Piggy's glasses symbolize in Lord of the Flies, and how does this symbol progress over the course of the story?
Piggy's glasses symbolize a connection to civilization and to scientific reasoning that generally erodes through the conflict in the novel. In the first chapter, Ralph asks Piggy about his father,...
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In "Lord of the Flies", how does Jack feel about the rules the boys create? What is their plan to get rescued?
Initially, Jack is in favor of the rules, and when Ralph elaborates on how they will use the conch to take turns speaking, Jack says, We'll have rules!...Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks 'em...
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Please give a description of the island in William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
In the opening paragraph of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, the author makes it clear that this is a tropical island. It is lush and green and beautiful--and running right through all this...
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How does Jack’s reaction to Simon’s death differ from the reaction of his followers in Lord of the Flies?
After the brutal murder of Simon, Jack insists that their gate must be defended and secured so that the other boys and the "beast" doesn't sneak in. The boys are all in agreement after Jack asks...
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What is the list of concerns Ralph discusses in the meeting in Lord of the Flies?
Ralph’s concerns are about fresh water, using the lavatory, building shelters, and safe use of fire. He also wants the group to stay together. Ralph decides they need an assembly , but not for...
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What are two metaphors in Chapter Two?
There are several metaphors within Chapter Two of Lord of the Flies: "He was a shrimp of a boy, about six years old, and one side of his face was blotted bout by a mulberry-colored birthmark."...
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In Lord of the Flies, what are the attitudes Ralph, Jack, Piggy, and Simon have towards the "beast," and what...
Ralph is rightly skeptical of the existence of the beast. This shows us his practical, down-to-earth manner. He's not interested in childish fantasies; he just wants to get down to the practical...
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What are some of Piggy's character traits, and what are some quotes that demonstrate them in Lord of the Flies?
One of Piggy's defining characteristics, which sets him apart from most of the other boys, is that he is a logical thinker. After the forest fire in chapter 2, he points out to his gung-ho...
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Why is the mock hunt in Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies important? What do all boys understand about the mock-hunt?...
After Ralph throws his spear at a wild boar that runs through the bushes, Jack chases after the creature, wounding his arm in the process. The boys become overexcited by all this action and decide...
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In chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies, how does Ralph feel the morning after Simon is killed? (Please use a specific...
After the Roman-like feast in which the boys engaged in animalistic behavior and became so carried away in their beating of the beast ritual that the unsuspecting Simon became caught in, and,...
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In Lord of the Flies, why does Roger kill Piggy with the rock?
Roger kills Piggy because he can, and he has realized that no one on the island can or will limit his cruelty. Early on in the novel, Roger tests the boundaries of his bullying in the chapter...
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What is the symbolism of the Castle Rock setting in Lord of the Flies?
When the boys first venture to Castle Rock, Jack is ecstatic about the potential of the place to be a fort; he looks at the clusters and boulders, viewing it all from the perspective of strategy...
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In Lord of the Flies, provide a quote on the scar and discuss what it symbolizes.
The narrator uses the word "scar" repeatedly early in the novel to describe the damage done when the plane carrying the boys crashes on the island. One quote is as follows: Beyond falls and cliffs...
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"Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of a true, wise...
On the last page of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, having been rescued by the naval officer from death at the hands of Jack and the hunters who have descended to pure savagery, Ralph assesses...
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How many children were killed in William Golding's Lord of the Flies?
All of the characters in Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, are young boys ranging in age from five or six to about thirteen. They are on an island after a plane crash, and there are no adults...
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In Lord of the Flies, what does Ralph say about why rules are important to him? Why are the rules important to Ralph?...
As the elected leader of the boys, Ralph understands the importance of rules in order to maintain a civil society and eventually be rescued from the uninhabited island. Ralph believes that creating...
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What is Simon doing at the end of chapter 3?
In this scene, we can see the close connection that Simon enjoys with his immediate environment. While the other boys treat the island as nothing more than a giant adventure playground, Simon...
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Why does Jack hesitate to kill the pig in Lord of the Flies?
Jack hesitates to kill the pig because of the enormity associated with taking the life of a creature and the massive amount of blood involved in the ordeal. At this point in the story, Jack and the...
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How does the stormy weather in chapter 9 reflect the plot? What implication is Golding making by employing such...
It is also worth noting that, by describing nature so violently, Golding is likely implying once again the connection between the violence and madness of the boys and the natural world. In several...
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In Chapter 2 of "Lord of the Flies", what are two similes to describe the flames?
For yards round the fire the heat was like a blow, and the breeze was a river of sparks. The heat from the initial flames is "like a blow" which is to say it is like a wind current. This is a...
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How and why is Simon killed in Lord of the Flies? What is the meaning behind Simon's death?
Simon is the only boy who possesses hidden knowledge of the beast and understands that it is not a tangible creature that can be killed. After Ralph, Jack, and Roger confirm its existence, Simon...
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What is an example of Jack's abuse of power, and what words are used to emphasize the hunters' sociological status in...
Though Ralph and Jack both jockey for the position of leader of the boys on the island, Jack's desire for power is darker and reveals a malignant narcissism. He seeks control through capitalizing...
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What songs represent the plot, characters or themes, etc of Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies by William Golding reveals the potential for disaster when a group of school boys are left to their own devices and must choose between making good choices and aligning themselves...
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What is meaning of the following quote? "I know there isn't no beast-not with claws and all that, I mean-but I know...
As was mentioned in the previous posts, Piggy makes this statement during an assembly meeting in Chapter 5 when the boys begin to discuss the identity of the beast. Ralph initially states that...
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In Lord of the Flies, what exactly do the mask and the camouflage express?
The face painting Jack does to prepare for the hunt is at first an attempt to solve a problem. He thinks that the pigs can pick out his face while he is stalking them, so decides to smear some clay...
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Why does Jack say that they don’t need the conch any longer in Chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies?
In chapter 6, a dead paratrooper falls from the sky and Samneric mistake the corpse for the beast. After they run back down the mountain and describe what they saw, Ralph holds an emergency...
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In Lord of the Flies, chapter 3, what quotes demonstrate how the boys have lost their innocence?
In Lord of the Flies, quotes in chapter 3 that demonstrate how the boys have lost their innocence include a comparison to Jack as an ape, which makes him seem savage and animalistic, traits that...
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When and where does the beast get mentioned for the first time?
In Chapter 2, Ralph holds an assembly to establish rules and explain to the boys that they are on an uninhabited island. After Ralph mentions that they are on a "good island," a littlun with a...
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Imagery In Lord Of The Flies
The entire setting of William Golding's Lord of the Flies is integral to the story. The schoolboys have been left stranded on an island and their trouble begins immediately. Golding uses various...
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Please explain the development of Piggy and Ralph's relationship in "Lord of the Flies". how it started,...
At the beginning of the novel, Ralph finds Piggy to be annoying and is relatively unsympathetic to his situation. Despite Piggy's obvious affinity for Ralph, Ralph calls Piggy by his unflattering...
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What is the significance of the parachutist in Lord of the Flies by William Golding?
At the beginning of chapter 6, the parachutist is shot out of the sky during an aerial battle while the boys are asleep and descends on the island, landing on the top of the mountain near the...
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How does Golding present the relationship between Ralph and Jack in the novel Lord of the Flies?
In Lord of the Flies, William Golding presents the relationship between Ralph and Jack as strained, uneasy, and complex before it breaks down into absolute hostility. In chapter 3, a long argument...
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In Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies, why do the boys run from the dead paratrooper?
In Chapter 7, the boys search the island for the beast, and Jack challenges Ralph to continue hunting the beast when darkness falls. Ralph reluctantly agrees to climb the mountain in the dark with...
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What are the leadership styles of Ralph and Jack in Lord of the Flies?
Jack is an authoritarian leader while Ralph is more of an egalitarian. Even in the first chapter, Jack is shown as a strict leader who demands obedience as his choir members follow him across the...
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In Lord of the Flies, what does this quote mean: "The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch...
Toward the end of chapter 11, Roger purposely dislodges a giant boulder from the top of Castle Rock and rolls it directly towards Piggy. The boulder ends up hitting Piggy and kills him instantly....
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Where does Simon go at the end of Chapter 3? Why do you think the boys say he is funny and odd?
In chapter 3 of Lord of the Flies, we see that the tension between Ralph and Jack is getting stronger. Jack is more concerned with hunting the pig, and Ralph wants to build shelter and keep the...
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What do the boys see at the end of Chapter 7 of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and how do they react?
The "beast" has quickly assumed almost mythological proportions in the minds of the young boys stranded on the island in William Golding's Lord of the Flies. Early in Golding's novel, the notion of...
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In chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies, how is Simon's body going out to sea an appropriate tribute to his life?
Just think how horrible it would have been had Golding not written this scene the way he did. Imagine if he had left mutilated Simon's body on the beach to rot. The effect would have been almost...
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In Chapter 7, what happens when Ralph wounds the boar?
In Chapter 7, Ralph joins Jack and his hunters for the first time and successfully wounds a boar. Ralph gets caught up in the emotion of the hunt and allows his primitive instincts to take over....
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In chapter 10 of The Lord of the Flies, what is the significance of the title, "The Shell and the Glasses"?
The significance of chapter 10’s title, “The Shell and the Glasses,” might lie in its lack of significance. The title arguably carries an ironic meaning. William Golding has made the conch and...
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