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LOF
Chapter2

1. What function has the clearing by the lagoon described as a platform, seem to have assumed?

2. How does the conch become the visible symbol of authority?

3. What are Jack’s feelings about rules?

4. With its mild climate, fresh water and abundant fruit, this place could seem to be a Garden of Eden until the little boy comes forward. What element does he introduce? How does he describe it? How does the descriptive phrase, “the small boy twisted further into himself” hint at a theme?

5. What does Piggy reluctantly contribute to the fire?

6. In what ways is Piggy the voice of reason?

7. On what ominous not does this chapter end?

Chapter 3

1. Why is Ralph getting frustrated?

2. In addition to being a shelter from the weather, in what symbolic way does Ralph think that the shelters are important?

3. When Jack is hunting or talking about hunting, what kind of look does he have? What does this seem to signify?

4. What is causing friction between Ralph and Jack?

5. What conclusion does Jack reach about the pig and what plan does he formulate? What confusion do Jack and Ralph have?

6. How does the narrator describe the relationship between Jack and Ralph?

7. Of Simon, Ralph says: “He’s queer. He’s funny.” In what way is Simon different from the others?

8. What literary term is used in this quotation: “They walked along, two continents of experience and feeling…”?