Lord of the Flies Chapter 11 Flashcard

Front

Who is Walter in 'Lord of the Flies'?

Back

Walter is a new character introduced in Chapter 11 who has been tied up and beaten.

Front

What term does Golding use to describe Jack's tribe?

Back

Golding refers to members of Jack's tribe as 'savages'.

Front

What happens to the conch in Chapter 11?

Back

The conch shatters into little pieces, symbolizing the end of civilization and order.

Front

What does Piggy try to convince Jack's tribe to give up?

Back

Piggy tries to convince Jack's tribe to give up all of the 'savage nonsense'.

Front

Who defends Ralph in Chapter 11?

Back

Samneric try to defend Ralph.

Front

What does the shattering of the conch symbolize?

Back

The shattering of the conch symbolizes the complete breakdown of order and civilization among the boys.

Front

What is the significance of Piggy's glasses?

Back

Piggy's glasses represent knowledge and the power of science; their theft signifies the loss of rationality.

Front

How does Jack's leadership style differ from Ralph's?

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Jack's leadership is based on fear and savagery, while Ralph's is based on order and democracy.

Front

What role does fear play in Chapter 11?

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Fear drives the boys to savagery and influences their decisions, leading to violence.

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What does Ralph represent in the novel?

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Ralph represents civilization, order, and democratic leadership.