Question

LORD OF THE FLIES Q & A

What were the main focus/goals of the Ralph, Piggy, and Jack?

What does the little one phil see in the forest?

What happens the first time the boys light a fire?

What happens because the boys and Jack went to hunt (what important thing did they miss)?

What does the little one with the birthmark thinks lives on the island?

What do the big boys think the thing living on the island might be?


Why does Ralph decide not to blow the conch after the meeting/for a meeting?

How does Jack change his physical appearance (not natural)?

What does roger throw at Henry?

Answer 1

In Lord of the Flies, Ralph is focused on rescue and order, Piggy on rationality and civilization, while Jack desires power and savagery. The boys' fear of a beast grows after episodes in the forest and difficulties maintaining the signal fire, which costs them a chance at rescue. Ralph's authority wanes, Jack adopts savage war paint, and Roger's stone-throwing at Henry shows a remaining connection to societal norms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ralph, Piggy, and Jack's Goals in Lord of the Flies

The main focus or goals of Ralph, Piggy, and Jack in Lord of the Flies were quite distinct. Ralph was focused on maintaining order, building shelters, and keeping a signal fire burning for rescue. Piggy's main goal was to uphold rationality and hold on to civilization through the power of the conch and intellectual input. Jack, however, was focused on gaining power, hunting, and indulging in the savagery of the island life.

Incidents in the Forest and Consequences

The 'little one' named Phil claims to have seen a beast in the forest, which intensifies the fear among the boys. The first time the boys light a fire, it quickly gets out of control and engulfs a part of the island, leading to the likely death of the boy with the birthmark who disappears after this event. When the boys follow Jack to hunt, they miss a potential rescue as a ship passes by but does not stop because the signal fire went out.

Beliefs on the Island's 'Inhabitants'

The little one with the birthmark thinks that a 'snake-thing' or a beastie lives on the island, while the older boys speculate it might be something more realistic, yet their fears also grow into belief in a beastly creature.

Decisions and Changes

Ralph decides not to blow the conch after the meeting because he realizes that the symbol of authority and order it represents is losing its power over the boys. Jack changes his physical appearance by painting his face to camouflage himself during the hunt, which also symbolizes his descent into savagery.

The Act of Throwing Stones

Roger throws stones at Henry, yet he deliberately aims to miss, illustrating his lingering sense of morality and the societal norms that still, at this point, hold some sway over his actions.

Answer 2

1. The main focus/goals of Ralph, Piggy, and Jack were different. Ralph wanted to maintain order and establish a signal fire to increase the chances of being rescued. Piggy wanted to establish a rational and logical approach to surviving on the island. Jack wanted to hunt and establish himself as the leader of the boys.

2. Phil sees a "beastie" in the forest, which he describes as a snake-like creature that comes out of the trees at night.

3. The first time the boys light a fire, it gets out of control and burns a large swath of the island. One of the younger boys, with a birthmark on his face, is killed in the fire.

4. While the boys and Jack are out hunting, a ship passes by the island, but they miss the opportunity to signal for rescue because they do not have a fire burning.

5. The little one with the birthmark thinks that a "beastie" lives on the island.

6. The big boys think that a "beast" or some kind of "monster" might be living on the island.

7. Ralph decides not to blow the conch for a meeting because he realizes that most of the boys are more interested in hunting and having fun than in maintaining order and working together to be rescued.

8. Jack changes his physical appearance by painting his face with clay and charcoal to create a mask-like effect.

9. Roger throws stones at Henry, but deliberately misses him. This foreshadows Roger's later descent into savagery and violence.