Lord of the Flies (Chapters 5-8)

What theme is portrayed as Ralph becomes distressed with his filthy clothes and long, dirty hair?

• Weak vs. Strong

• Proper hygiene is the key to happiness

• Loss of innocence

• Spirituality and religion

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Jack: "Fear can't hurt you any more than a dream. There aren't any beasts to be afraid of on this island...Serves you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies." This shows that Jack...

• Cares for the littluns and is somewhat of a father-figure.

• Intimidates and frightens the littluns.

• Protects the littluns and makes sure they have enough to eat.

• Shows a false kindness to the littluns so they will like him more than Ralph.

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Who says, " Life...is scientific...I know there isn't no beast...but I know there isn't no fear, either...Unless we get frightened of people" (84)

• Piggy

• Simon

• Ralph

• Jack

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Who thinks that the beast is just them, the boys on the island?

• Simon

• Piggy

• Ralph

• Jack

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What does Ralph wish for at the end of chapter 5?

• For Jack to simmer down

• For some more meat

• For a sign from the grown ups

• To build a ship

How does Ralph respond to the shared fear of the Beast amongst the littluns?

• He tries to provide a sense of security with shelters.

• He is dismissive and says they are being irrational.

• He incites panic because he is equally fearful.

• He gets angry and yells at them.

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Who said "We don't need the conch anymore"? What might this symbolize?

• Ralph; he has given up on the conch.

• Simon; he wants everyone to get along with out the conch.

• Piggy; he wants to have the power with his glasses.

• Jack; he wants complete power with no rules.

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Ralph's reaction to wounding the boar in Chapter 7 can best be described as...

• Sorrowful; Ralph loves all living things and doesn't want to hurt it

• Surprised; he didn't think he was strong enough to hurt the boar

• Excited; he experiences the thrill of hurting a living thing and thinks that hunting might be good after all

• Disappointed; he wishes that he had killed the boar for meat instead of just wounding it

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Jack's reaction to Ralph wounding the boar in Chapter 7 can best be described as...

• Excited; now Ralph can join the hunters so they are able to provide more meat

• Jealous; he recognizes the attention Ralph receives from the others and it causes Jack to challenge Ralph's authority

• Surprised; he didn't think Ralph was capable of hurting a living thing

• Disappointed; he wishes that Ralph had killed the boar for meat instead of just wounding it

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Several references are made to Ralph biting his nails. Golding uses this to show...

• Ralph has always been a nail-biter and has been trying to break the habit for years.

• Ralph is very hungry.

• Ralph's mother always made him keep his fingernails trimmed.

• Ralph's confidence is fading and he is beginning to question his ability to lead.

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