Lord of the Flies: Chapter 5 & 6

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By the end of chapter 6, how are Jack and Ralph characterized?

Back

Jack is fearless and impulsive, while Ralph is intelligent and logical.

Front

What is the beast that the boys see at the top of the mountain?

Back

A dead parachuter.

Front

Who reports to Ralph that they saw the Beast while tending to the fire?

Back

Sam 'n Eric.

Front

What does Simon mean when he says that the 'beast' may be inside the boys themselves?

Back

That what they should fear is themselves.

Front

What realization does Ralph come to at the end of Chapter 6?

Back

The signal fire has gone out again.

Front

What does the character of Jack represent in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

Jack represents savagery and the desire for power.

Front

What does Ralph symbolize in the novel?

Back

Ralph symbolizes order, civilization, and leadership.

Front

How does the theme of fear manifest in Chapters 5 and 6?

Back

Fear drives the boys to irrational behavior and fuels the myth of the beast.

Front

What role does the signal fire play in the story?

Back

The signal fire represents hope for rescue and the boys' connection to civilization.

Front

What is the significance of the dead parachuter?

Back

The dead parachuter symbolizes the adult world's failure and the boys' loss of innocence.