Lord of the Flies Chapter 7

Front

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

Back

Order and civilization.

Front

What is bothering Ralph at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Back

He thinks all of the boys have become sloppy and undisciplined.

Front

Who hits the boar with a spear in Chapter 7?

Back

Ralph.

Front

What realization does Ralph come to at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Back

He has become used to being filthy.

Front

Why does Ralph agree to go up the mountain with Jack after dark?

Back

He didn’t want to look like a coward in front of the other boys.

Front

What theme is represented by Ralph's concern about the boys' behavior?

Back

The theme of civilization versus savagery.

Front

How does Ralph's character evolve throughout Chapter 7?

Back

He becomes more aware of the loss of order and his own descent into savagery.

Front

What role does the hunt play in Chapter 7?

Back

It represents the boys' growing savagery and loss of innocence.

Front

What does Ralph's feeling of excitement during the hunt signify?

Back

It signifies the conflict between his civilized self and the primal instincts emerging within him.

Front

How does the setting of the mountain contribute to the story in Chapter 7?

Back

It creates a sense of danger and foreshadows the boys' descent into chaos.