Lord of the Flies Chapters 7-9

Front

What is unsettling about the way the other boys respond to Jack's earlier suggestion to use a littlun as the next pig?

Back

They laugh at it and aren't particularly bothered by it.

Front

What does 'Simon' symbolize in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

Purity and the good side of human nature.

Front

What does Ralph's bitten fingernails reveal about him at the beginning of chapter 7?

Back

He is nervous that they will never be rescued.

Front

What is 'The Lord of the Flies'?

Back

A hallucination of Simon’s, a pig’s head, and a combination of all the boys’ fears and anxieties.

Front

What do Jack, Ralph, and Roger do when they see the dead paratrooper?

Back

They don't realize what it is and run away.

Front

What does the character of Jack represent in the novel?

Back

The descent into savagery and the desire for power.

Front

How does Simon's death impact the group dynamics?

Back

It signifies the loss of innocence and the complete descent into chaos.

Front

What role does the conch shell play in the story?

Back

It symbolizes order, authority, and civilization.

Front

What is the significance of the beast in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

It represents the primal instincts and inherent evil within humans.

Front

How does Ralph's leadership style differ from Jack's?

Back

Ralph emphasizes order and cooperation, while Jack prioritizes power and fear.