Lord of the Flies- Questions CHAPTER 1-3
Answer the following questions in detail. You can use this sheet as your
document.
Chapter 1
1. What can you tell about the reason the boys were on the plane? Why did
it crash?
the boys were put on the plane by a man with a megaphone. It seems like they were being evacuated from
2. What happened to the adults? How do the boys initially feel about this?
the boys had many emotions when they realized that their isnt any parental supervision. There was planning
3. What is Ralph’s attitude toward Piggy in the first chapter?
in the begin he had mixed and shaky relationship with piggy. He acts in a condescending way towards piggy
4. What is the significance of Piggy’s plea to join the expedition?
piggy tells Ralph that he was hurt that he told the others that his nickname is "piggy".
5. Why is Jack unable to kill the pig?
he wimps out and makes excuses. because he a civilized boy not savages. And doesn't want to stab a living
6. Why is Ralph elected chief over Jack? Explain in detail what characteristics Ralph
has over Jack AND the “politics” behind the choice. Eg. Why the choir voted for
Jack.
Ralph is the first one to shows leadership qualities. Also Ralph comes up with the best ideas for example it w
7. Choose ONE of your stickes and respond or explain. If it is a question, answer with
a “maybe”. If it is a visualization, do a quick sketch. If it is characterization,
describe the character’s characteristics and how you know. If it is “imagery” then
Direct Characterization of Jack being bossy and arrogant
explain the mood it creates OR the figurative language you found. If it is a
connection, explain.
Chapter 2
1. How does Ralph boost the boys’ morale?
Ralph boots their morale by focusing on the fact that the boys need to play. They've been having nightmares
2. Compare the meeting in the morning with the meeting in the evening. Use a T chart to
organize your thoughts.
The boys are listening to piggy and making descions and making descions And in the evening
3. What question does the littlun with the birthmark raise?
He asks the older boys what's going on with the beastie. He speaks of a thing like a snake that he had seen
4. What happens to the fire? Is it anyone’s fault? Are their reactions appropriate?
The fire went out of control because jack hunters aren't tending to their job. Ralph and the others reaction w
5. How do Ralph and Jack respond to the idea of a “beastie”? What does this say
about their leadership style?
At first Ralph didn't believe that their was a beast, and given his personality he cannot believe a beast w
6. Choose ONE of your stickes and respond or explain. PICK A NEW TYPE OF STICKIE
FROM CHAPTER 1. If it is a question, answer with a “maybe”. If it is a
visualization, do a quick sketch. If it is characterization, describe the character’s
characteristics and how you know. If it is “imagery” then explain the mood it
creates OR the figurative language you found. If it is a connection, explain.
Figurative language of personification the fire growls
Chapter 3
1. Why does Ralph reproach Jack?
He tells the littluns not to listen to jacks negative talk about not being saved. Unfortunately Jack can be a lo
2. What two groups with differing goals are emerging?
piggy ralph and simon are the only ones willing to take the situation seriously
3. What is Jack’s new “compulsion?” How do you explain it? Is it like any compulsion you have
ever had?
jack wants to do other things other than hunting
4. How does Ralph feel about this compulsion?
Ralph doesn't think it's responsible for jack to only be having fun, although it may be beneficial to have som
5. Golding says, in comparing Jack and Ralph, “They walked along, two continents of
experience and feeling, unable to communicate” Page 50. How are the boys like two
continents?
their drifting apart,
6. How does Simon get along with the littl’uns? Be detailed.
He's like a father figure and
7. Choose ONE of your stickes and respond or explain. CHOOSE A NEW STICKIE
FROM #1 OR 2. If it is a question, answer with a “maybe”. If it is a visualization,
do a quick sketch. If it is characterization, describe the character’s characteristics
and how you know. If it is “imagery” then explain the mood it creates OR the
figurative language you found. If it is a connection, explain.
I can connect to piggy getting angry becasue no one was listening to him. I too feel sometimes that nobody