Lord of the Flies: Chapter 8

Front

What does Ralph instruct Roger to do with a stick?

Back

Sharpen the stick at both ends.

Front

How does Jack respond when Ralph calls the hunters 'boys armed with sticks'?

Back

Jack tells the hunters that Ralph called them cowards.

Front

What does the Lord of the Flies say that Simon has known all along?

Back

The beast is part of all of them and is causing all of their problems.

Front

What does Jack do when the boys do not respond to him wanting to take over as chief?

Back

He tells them that he is going off by himself.

Front

Why does Simon suggest they go back to the mountain?

Back

Simon does not believe in the beastie or any other dangerous creatures.

Front

What is the significance of the 'beast' in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

The beast symbolizes the primal instincts and inherent evil within humans.

Front

How does the group dynamic change after Jack separates from Ralph?

Back

The group becomes more savage and less civilized, leading to chaos.

Front

What role does the conch shell play in the story?

Back

The conch shell represents order, authority, and democratic power.

Front

What does Simon's death symbolize in the novel?

Back

Simon's death symbolizes the loss of innocence and the triumph of savagery over civilization.

Front

How does Golding portray the theme of civilization vs. savagery?

Back

Golding contrasts the boys' initial attempts at civilization with their eventual descent into savagery.