What is ironic about consequences of the boys’ decision to light a fire? In light of these consequences, what do you think it and the “drum-roll” represent?
The fire is supposed to be a signal fire but it soon gets out of control and takes a boy’s life.
Why is it ironic that the boys kill Simon What do their actions suggest about their state of mind on the island?
Simon
recognizes that the potential for savagery and violence was inside him
, as it was inside all the boys. Ironically, the Lord of the Flies tells him that he will encounter that violence down where the boys are gathered, “so don’t try to escape!” This foreshadows his death because it is true.
What does the boys decision in the story to light a fire represent?
When the fire—a symbol of the boys’ connection to civilization—goes out,
the boys’ first chance of being rescued is thwarted
. Ralph flies into a rage, indicating that he is still governed by desire to achieve the good of the whole group.
What is the irony at the end of Lord of the Flies?
The biggest irony is, of course,
that the boys are rescued because of Jack lighting the island on fire
. This is actually a device called a deus ex machina or God in the machine. It is an abrupt ending where a God-like (the naval officer) entity ends the action.
What is the beast that the boys kill How is this event ironic and especially tragic not only for the beast but for everyone on the island )? How is it symbolically significant?
The “beast” that the boys killed is actually
Simon, who knew the truth about the beast
and represents the answer to their insanity. This event is symbolic as the boys have become too fearful, primitive, and eager for blood, and as a consequence, have destroyed their only salvation.
Why is Jack angry and embarrassed?
Jack. He was embarrassed and angry
because he wanted to have the power
. He wanted the choir boys to be hunters. When exploring the area why did the boys (Simon, Jack, and Ralph) climb the mountain?
Who is missing at the end of chapter 2?
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.
What is ironic about Simon’s death?
In the novel Lord of the Flies, Simon’s death is ironic
because he was attempting to tell the other boys that the beast did not exist, but the boys mistook him for the beast
. This is a classic example of dramatic irony because the audience is aware of Simon’s knowledge, while the characters are not.
Who kills Piggy?
Roger
, the character least able to understand the civilizing impulse, crushes the conch shell as he looses the boulder and kills Piggy, the character least able to understand the savage impulse.
What does Jack do that causes Roger?
What does Jack do that causes Roger to have doubts about his leadership?
He ties up Wilfred to beat him for no reason
. Roger thinks that this is an irresponsible display of authority.
How did LOTF end?
Simon’s murder is the climax, and Piggy’s death and Jack’s tribe hunting Ralph are the falling actions. The novel ends with
the boys running into a naval officer on the beach and realizing that they are rescued
.
Who does Ralph acknowledge is a great thinker?
As he continues to ponder the decision making process, wisdom, and how to best survive on this island, Ralph recognizes that
Piggy
doesn’t seem to struggle to think in the way that Ralph does. This is an acknowledgement to Piggy’s superior intelligence.
What is the irony of the fire?
Early in the book, the fire was two things: it was a way to signal for a rescue, and it was a tool to cook food and keep them warm. In both cases, it was a marker of civilization. However, by Chapter 12, things have reversed.
Fire is now a sign of savagery
, as the boys are trying to burn Ralph out.
Why does Ralph hit the pig’s head?
Ralph imagines that the skull is smiling at him as if it “knows all the answers and won’t tell.” As he is staring at the skull, he
becomes overwhelmed with fear and rage
, which motivates him to punch the skull from the stake and break it into two pieces.
How is Simon’s death symbolic?
Simon’s death is commonly seen as being symbolic
with Jesus Christ’s
. Simon discovers the truth about human evil and is warned by the Lord of the Flies that he will die if he shares this knowledge with the others. … After he has died, a heavy rainstorm begins.
Why did Samneric join Jack’s?
Samneric have no choice but to join Jack’s tribe and admit that he is their chief. Jack forces Samneric to join his tribe
to assert his dominance over Ralph
. With Piggy gone, Samneric were the only remaining loyal tribe members to Ralph. Jack and Roger pressure Samneric to join the tribe through the threat of violence.
