Enraged at the group’s reckless disorganization, Piggy tells them furiously that
one of the littlest boys
—the same boy who told them about the snake-beast—was playing over by the fire and now is missing. The boys are crestfallen and shocked, and Ralph is struck with shame. They pretend that nothing has happened.
Who dies in Chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies?
In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, two innocent boys,
Simon and Piggy
, die due to the savagery of the other boys. All of the boys are to blame for the death of Simon, but only Jack and Roger are to blame for Piggy’s death.
What is the main idea of Chapter 2 in Lord of the Flies?
In chapter 2 the theme that is most prominent is
order vs chaos
. The boys want to have order in their lives and to behave in a civilized manner. This is shown on page 31 when Ralph saysAnd another thing. We can’t have everybody talking at once.
What goes wrong with the fire at the end of chapter 2?
As for the fire going out in Chapter 2, the boys built the fire too big and it grew out of control, threatening to destroy a good part of the island. In their frenzy,
they piled too much wood on the fire
which eventually collapsed upon itself.
What problems does Jack cause in Lord of the Flies Chapter 2?
Jack’s
latent violence
and competition with Ralph is apparent from the start of the meeting, when he interrupts to talk about the need for an army to hunt pigs. When reminded that a pig got away from him, Jack violently slams his knife into a tree, saying “’Next time! ‘” to show them all he’s not afraid to kill.
Why is Piggy upset at the end of chapter 2?
Piggy is
frustrated because he wants more order and hates how the group is acting like silly
, disorganized kids.
What fears does Piggy bring up in Chapter 2?
Piggy yells about
the fact that no one knows they have crashed on the island and that they could be stuck there for a long time
. The prospect of being stranded for a long period is too harrowing for many of the boys, and the entire group becomes silent and scared.
What does the beast symbolize in Chapter 2?
It symbolizes
the evil in human nature
. Jack, the symbol of savagery, says the beast doesn’t exist but also that his hunters will kill it. He uses the beast to make himself more powerful. Ralph, the symbol of civilization, just denies that the beast exists.
What rules does Ralph make in Chapter 2?
The first rule that Ralph establishes is introduced in chapter 2, “Fire on the Mountain.” Ralph creates the rule that
only a person who is holding the conch shell may speak; everyone else must listen. And another thing
. We can’t have everybody talking at once.
What does the fire symbolize in Lord of the Flies Chapter 2?
Fire is symbolic in the novel. Fire is
generally a symbol of civilization
, but the boys, twice, let fire get out of control. The first time the fire gets out of control it is purely unintentional – they have set a signal fire. The second time the fire gets away from them, they have started it to smoke out Ralph.
Why did the signal fire go out?
Ralph is upset when the boys let the fire go down, because he is the most responsible boy, and he assumes and is given leadership. More to the point, he wants to be rescued from the island. Hence, when the fire goes out, there
is no signal fire
, which means that no one will find them.
Why did the fire get out of control in Lord of the Flies?
After Jack’s group separates from Ralph’s group, Roger asks Jack how they will start
a fire to roast the pig they have hunted and killed
. … The signal fire that was lit for the purpose of rescue is now being used for savagery and murder, and it is this murderous fire that symbolically rages out of control.
Who is at fault for the fire going out?
The fault of allowing the fire to die out lies with all of
the boys
. Jack’s hunters had come to disdain the work needed to keep the fire going, since it took time away from their hunting.
What does Jack’s behavior in chapter 2 suggest about his character in what ways might the behavior of the boys during the meeting foreshadow later events?
In what way(s) might the behavior of the boys during the meeting foreshadow later events?
Jack is aggresive and intimidating. He is obsessed with killing the pig.
… His behavior foreshadows him turning into a barbarian later in the novel.
What do we learn about Jack in chapter 2 Lord of the Flies?
In Chapter 2,
Jack realizes that Piggy’s glasses can be used to start a fire on the island, and aggressively snatches them from Piggy’s face
. Jack’s actions foreshadow the importance of Piggy’s glasses to the plot and to the survival of the boys, while also highlighting Jack’s physical dominance over Piggy.
What conflict arises between Jack and Ralph?
The major conflict in
Lord of the Flies
is the struggle between Jack and Ralph. The fight for who will lead the island represents the clash between a peaceful democracy, as symbolized by Ralph, and a violent dictatorship, as symbolized by Jack.
