![]() What is the paradox of the boys’ attitude toward the beast? (paradox- statement contrary to common belief) The “snake-thing” has now developed and is no longer even a diminutive “beastie,” but is “a beast.” What is the significance of the title “Beast from Water”? Ralph makes a definite stand to Jack, by reminding him that he is chief and that everyone should follow the rules. He entertains himself by producing reactions of sorrow, anger, or fear in others because that makes him feel powerful. ![]() Why does Roger, throwing stones at the littluns, aim just to miss? The “long hair” part of the chapter title refers to time which has passed. The “painted faces” part of the title refers to Jack’s painting his face to hunt pigs. What is the significance of the title, “Painted Faces and Long Hair”? Simon’s reason for traveling into the jungle alone is unclear, but it can be presumed that he is creating a personal agenda on the island. What two groups with differing goals are emerging? He criticizes Jack because he is not building a shelter or killing a pig. Huts were constructed on the beach in this chapter. What is the significance of the title, “Huts on the Beach”? What is the significance of the chapter title “Fire on the Mountain”? Jack claims he will hunt the beastie and protect them. How do Ralph and Jack answer the question? He asks Ralph what he is going to do about the large beastie within the jungle. What question does the littlun with the birthmark raise? They are all different from the majority of the group in different ways. What do Piggy, Simon, and the littlun with the birthmark have in common? How is Piggy indirectly responsible for the blowing of the conch? He has been taught these rules from his aunt. How is Piggy revealed as most closely tied to the world of adults? ![]() He enters leading a pack of boys in cloaks. He was afraid of all the blood that would appear when stabbing the pig. Jack could not bear with himself killing the pig. It is the place where the plane had crashed. What is the “scar” that is repeatedly mentioned? ![]() All of the boys feel an instinctive comfort with this person who sounded the conch. Ralph was the first boy to call all of the others together. What is the significance of Piggy’s plea to join the expedition? Ralph saw Piggy as trouble, but realized that Piggy is useful. What is Ralph’s attitude toward Piggy in the first chapter? When Ralph blows the conch, the sound attracts the attention of all the boys on the island who group together. Why is the chapter entitled “The Sound of the Shells”? ![]()
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