Table of Contents
- 1 What is the purpose of this raid What is the significance of what is taken LOTF?
- 2 Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to go to Jack’s Fort?
- 3 What did the boys plan to do?
- 4 What is the significance of Ralph’s letting the fire go out?
- 5 What happens to Ralph in the end?
- 6 What is Jack planning to do to Ralph fully explain?
What is the purpose of this raid What is the significance of what is taken LOTF?
This raid is particularly important in that Jack assumes complete dominance on the island. With glasses in hand, he does not need Ralph or Piggy. He has the island under his control. He can have Winfred tortured at will; he can hunt as he pleases; he can have feasts; he can kill whomever he deems his enemy.
Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to go to Jack’s Fort?
Ralph calls an assembly of the four boys, and they decide to go to Jack’s camp. Ralph’s intent is to call an assembly, reason with Jack and the other boys regarding the fire, and obtain Piggy’s glasses back. Ralph and Piggy are harboring a growing sense of outrage at Jack’s savagery.
What are Jack’s plans for Ralph?
What are Jack’s plans for Ralph? He plans to hunt him down and kill him.
What did Jack’s boys take?
In a literal sense, Jack takes one thing from one boy: he steals Piggy’s glasses. Jack takes Piggy’s spectacles—knowing he cannot see without them—purely to gain the upper hand. From then on, the shelter boys know Jack will always place himself first, and he will lie and steal to gain power.
What did the boys plan to do?
Overall, the boys take steps to ensure their survival on the island and eventual rescue by electing Ralph as their chief, creating a rule regarding the conch, and maintaining a signal fire, which will hopefully attract the attention of passing ships.
What is the significance of Ralph’s letting the fire go out?
The fire is important to Ralph because he knows it is their one chance for rescue. Without its smoke as a signal, no ships or planes could ever known the boys are on the island. So for Ralph, the fire symbolizes the one hope to return to civilization and order.
What does Ralph’s tribe want when they go to Jack’s tribe?
This happens when Ralph and Piggy go to Jack’s tribe to appeal to their sense of rules and order and ask them for Piggy’s glasses back.
Who is to blame for Piggy’s death?
Roger is fully responsible for the actions leading up to the death of Piggy. He had a thirst for blood,” says Ralph. Roger defends himself by saying, “I am in strong belief that Jack is responsible.
What happens to Ralph in the end?
Jack stabs ralph in the chest with the unsharpened end of a spear. What happens to samneric in chapter 11? They’re forced to join Jack’s tribe.
What is Jack planning to do to Ralph fully explain?
He is trying to get all the boys to turn against Ralph. As Ralph’s civilized world disintegrates, Jack becomes in charge. His evil ways are taking over the others. Jack has become a savage. Jack separates his group from Ralph’s group.
Who is disappointed in the boy’s conduct?
Review for Quiz Ch 7 – 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| _____________ sharpens a stick at both ends. | Roger |
| _____________ gives meat to Ralph | Sam |
| _____________ orders the boys to hunt Ralph | Jack |
| _____________ disappointed in the boy’s conduct | Naval Officer |
Why is Wilfred punished by Jack?
Perhaps Wilfred disobeyed an order or questioned a command. Jack may have wanted to make an example of him in front of the others in order to impose his tyrannical will upon them.