| What does it mean (and who was the character) “whose image refused to blend with the ancient picture of a boy in shorts and a shirt?” Explain why Golding writes this. | Bill because it shows they aren’t the innocent little kids that they were when they got there |
| Why is it ironic as to why the boys were being evacuated from their homes in the first place? | Because if they were home they would, sooner or later, be forced to join the WWII army which probably would have done less damage |
| What information does Ralph get from Sam and Eric? | That Jack plans on going hunting for Ralph today |
| What does it mean when “Roger sharpened a stick at both ends?” | He was making a spear |
| Explain Ralph’s actions when he faces the Lord of the Flies? | He is surprised and punches it in the face then knocks it off and breaks it |
| How does Ralph avoid being killed? What are his strategies? Look closely at this. It trips people up every time. | He hides where he can see them but they can’t see him. |
| What are his opposition’s strategies for getting him out of the thicket? | First rolling rocks down the hill at himThen smoke him out by lighting the whole forest on fire |
| Who arrives at the end of the novel? | An officer |
Lord of the Flies (Chapter 12)
February 11, 2020