Answer to Question #290514 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 8

Characterization: What does Piggy’s suggestion to move the fire to the beach accomplish in the boys? How does Piggy feel? How is his participation in the group different than in the past?

Expert's answer: It's a basic idea, but one that restores hope and purpose to the boys. Piggy is "very proud of his contribution to the betterment of civilization." The pig's head is sliced off by the guys. "Sharpen a staff at both ends," Jack instructs Roger. They drive the stick into the ground and deliver the impaled head of the sow to the beast as an offering.

Constructive Criticism: It doesn't include the page number of the quote the expert provided within the response and it doesn't answer the last question of the three. Please answer the question "How is his participation in the group different than in the past?"

Answer 1

It's a simple concept, yet it gives the lads new hope and meaning. Piggy is "very proud of his contribution to civilization's advancement." The guys cut the pig's head off. Jack asks Roger to "sharpen a staff on both ends." They impale the sow's head on the stick and offer it to the beast as an offering.