Answer to Question #285445 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 12

Irony: What is ironic about the fire the tribe creates to flush out Ralph? What is ironic about the rescue of the boys?

Answer 1

It is ironic for the tribe to create fire for his harm yet all along he has been the one insisting on the need for a fire. It is also ironic that the difference between Ralph and Jack began over the issue of keeping the rescue fire burning, and the fire that finally effects their rescue was set to destroy Ralph.