Answer to Question #285441 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).

Chapter 11

Theme: Ralph insists his tribe wash so they can be like they used to be, but is reminded by the others that they bathe everyday. What theme is supported? What actions show that the tribe has not completely abandoned the established society of the island?

Answer 1

Washing here was meant to show that they protested as civilized people and not savages as the rest indicating that they are still they way they used to be The theme shown here is that of covilization vs savagery.The boys still respond to the conch by hesitation when it is shown indicating they have not completely abandoned the established society of the Island.