Themes and Conflicts in Lord of the Flies

In Chapter 8, Ralph and Jack discuss the Beast, leading to a meeting where Jack challenges Ralph's leadership. When the vote fails, Jack forms his own tribe. They hunt a pig and make a sacrifice to the Beast. Simon encounters the pig's head, the Lord of the Flies, and realizes the Beast is within them. Meanwhile, Jack's tribe steals fire from Ralph's group, causing further conflict. Simon's realization about the Beast leads to his collapse.

What does Ralph doubt they can do, even with Jack's hunters?

• Find food

• Make a raft

• Build a shelter

• Defeat the Beast

What accusation does Jack make against Ralph during the meeting?

• Ralph is too strict

• Ralph is lying about the Beast

• Ralph is a coward

• Ralph is stealing food

What suggestion does Piggy make regarding the fire?

• Make it larger

• Move it to the mountain

• Move it to the beach

• Extinguish it

What does Jack decide to do after leaving Ralph's group?

• Search for the Beast

• Return to the beach

• Form a new tribe

• Build a new shelter

What do Jack and his new tribe do with the pig they hunt?

• Eat it immediately

• Throw it into the sea

• Leave it for the Beast

• Bury it

What name does Simon give to the pig's head?

• The Demon

• The Lord of the Flies

• The King of the Jungle

• The Beast

What do Jack's group members steal from Ralph's group?

• Shelter materials

• Food

• Fire

• Weapons

What does Ralph emphasize as the most important thing during his meeting?

• Exploring the island

• Keeping the fire going

• Finding food

• Building shelters

What realization does Simon have about the Beast?

• It is a myth

• It can be defeated

• It is a physical creature

• It is part of them all