Answer to Question #285407 in English for Kelsey Jand

Question

Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapters 2-3

Characterization: Does Piggy’s place in this society seem to be any different from his place in England? In what ways is Piggy the voice of reason? Why is it hard for the boys to hear Piggy? How does Jack and Ralph’s relationship develop during the building of the fire? Then how does friction develop between them in Chapter 3? When Jack is hunting or talking about hunting, what kind of look does he have? What does this signify? How is Simon different from Ralph and Jack?

Answer 1

1) No, piggy seems to fill exactly the same place in society.

2)He is fat, wears glasses, and has asthma. As a result, he is only a voice, an educated, common sense voice, but he cannot back his ideas with action.

3)Although he represents the voice of reason and has some good ideas, the others cannot hear him because he is whiney and weak.

4) Jack and Ralph neglect each other's priorities leading to a negative relationship between them.

5)Ralph thinks they need to have shelters more than food (hunting) and Jack thinks the opposite.

6)Jack is having a very determined look.

7)He is hardworking

8)Simon embodies a kind of innate, spiritual human goodness that is deeply connected with nature and, in its own way, as primal as Jack's evil.