How does Jack view the hunters? How does Ralph view them?
Upon being asked by Jack about how Ralph views his hunters, he claims that they are just “boys with sticks” (page 137). This statement makes it clear that Ralph feels as if the boys are unable to do any tasks and are unhelpful. Jack thinks that his hunters are productive as they have managed to hunt successfully in the past.
After Jack calls a meeting, why does he end up leaving the group?
None of the boys voted Ralph out of leadership and Jack was furious about this.
With the beast looming on the mountain, what does Simon suggest the boys do?
Simon wants to climb up the mountain to find the beast, however, no one listens to him.
Instead of climbing the mountain, what “obvious” idea does Piggy suggest?
Piggy decides to build a signal fire on the beach.
Why do you think most of the bigger boys go off with Jack?
Many left Ralph’s group because Jack’s group was “more fun.” Some of the hunters might have been offended by Ralphs remarks about the hunters. Also, at this point in the novel, Ralph seems unconfident with his leadership and many might feel as if Jack has more to offer.
What is Jack’s plan to get more of the bigger boys of Ralph’s camp?
He plans on killing a pig and inviting the boys for a feast.
What does he plan for the beast?
Jack prepares an offering for the beast: the pig’s head impaled on the top of a stick.
For what expressed purpose do they need to “sharpen a stick at both ends?” (page 124)
They need a stick for leaving the pigs head as an offering for the beast. One end of the stick is forced into the ground and the head is impaled on the top.
What, in his mind, does Simon name the sow’s head?
Simon names the sow’s head “Lord of the Flies” because it was swarming with flies.
After getting over the initial scare, how do most of the boys feel about the raid by the hunters?
They feel as if the boys are having more fun than them and that its better than tending a fire.
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