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LORD OF THE FLIES
Chapter Comprehension
CHAPTER 1
• Give an example of how the jungle is described in a
sinister way at the beginning of the chapter and an
example of how this image changes throughout the
chapter. What is the importance of the setting of this
novel thus far?
• What is your reaction to each of the main
characters? Your response should contain a
quotation and a relation to personal experience.
• What takes place when Ralph, Jack and Simon find a
piglet caught in a bush? What is the effect of this
encounter on the characters and what is its
significance within the novel?
CHAPTER 2
• What is the most significant element of the first
assembly?
• Compare Ralph and Jack’s reactions to the story
from the frightened boy. Which of the two shows
better leadership qualities? What further
characteristics of Piggy are revealed in this
chapter?
• Describe the significance and symbolism of the
fire from Ralphs’s suggestion, to its description
and its consequences.
CHAPTER 3
• How have Jack and Ralph progressed as
individuals? How has their relationship
evolved?
• What is revealed about Simon in this chapter?
• What indications are there that the society is
beginning to break down? What do you think
are Golding’s implied beliefs about democracy
and a parliamentary system?
CHAPTER 4
• Reflect on the appearance and activities of the
‘littluns’. What is revealed about Roger by his actions
towards them in this chapter?
• Reflect on the hunters preparations for another hunt
and their behaviour upon their return. How are these
behaviours significant?
• Describe the confrontation between Jack and Ralph
and Piggy. Who wins the arguments in this chapter?
• How is the theme of nature vs. nurture introduced in
this chapter?
• How is the shape of the narrative furthered in this
chapter?
CHAPTER 5
• How does the setting become an element of fear in this
chapter?
• What are the reactions of the various boys to the
‘beast’? (littluns, Ralph, Jack, Simon) At this point in
the novel, what is the importance of the ‘beast’?
• How has Ralph changed since the beginning of the
novel? Why do Piggy and Simon want/need Ralph to
remain chief?
• What is the importance of Percival in this chapter and
in the novel?
• What evidence is there in this chapter of the
deterioration of democratic rule?
CHAPTER 6
• What is the sign that comes down from the world
of grownups?
• How is Simon demonstrated as different from
everyone else on the island in this chapter?
• Find evidence of the growing rift between Ralph
and Jack (and Jack’s followers).
• What is the effect of the setting on the boys at
this point in the novel? What is the effect of the
boys on the setting?
• What predictions can you make from the events
of this chapter?
CHAPTER 7
• Setting: What is the importance of the scene of
Ralph’s home life?
• Character: What important question does Ralph ask
Jack? How do the various characters react to this
question and how does this reaction represent the
more general mindset of the boys?
How do you think Jack would answer?
• Action: How does this hunt differ from preceding
hunts?
• Theme: What evidence is there of the theme of
savagery in this chapter?
• Structure/Style: What does Simon predict as he talks
to Ralph? How is this moment significant?
CHAPTER 8
• Setting: What is Simon’s relationship with the island in this
chapter?
• Character: How does Piggy begin to demonstrate leadership
skills?
• Action: How does this hunt differ from the previous ones?
• Theme: How does Jack’s band of followers now differ from
Ralph’s? What is the significance of Jack’s line ‘I’m not going to
play any longer’?
• Symbol: What is ‘the lord of the flies’? How do various
characters feel about it? What is your reaction to it?
• Structure/Style: What is your opinion of the narrative breaks in
this chapter?
CHAPTER 9
• Setting: What is the importance of the shift in weather in
this chapter?
• Character: Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to attend Jack’s
feast? How do you feel about their decision and decision
making process? OR Where does Simon go after he leaves
‘the lord of the flies’? Do you have any guesses as to what
may be medically wrong with Simon?
• Action: What tragic mistake is made in the frenzy and
excitement of the dance? How is this mistake then erased?
How is this disappearance reminiscent of other events in
the novel?
• Theme: What is the significance of the line ‘ there was the
throb and frenzy of a single organism’?
• Structure/Style: What is significant about the description of
the boys during their ‘frenzy’? OR What is the significance
of the description of Simon’s body drifting out to sea?
CHAPTER 10
• Setting: How are day/light and night/dark offset in
this chapter?
• Character:In what way does Roger mean ‘he’s a
proper Chief, isn’t he’ when referring to Jack? What
is Roger’s ‘illumination’?
• Action: Why do Jack’s boys attack Ralph’s?
• Theme: Discuss the significance of symbols at this
point in the novel.
• Structure/Style: Find an example from this chapter
where what is not said is more significant than what
is said. (Example: How do the various boys explain
Simon’s death?)
CHAPTER 11
• Setting: Discuss the significance of the Castle Rock.
• Character: Do you think Piggy is fully aware of how far from
‘civilized behaviour’ Jack and his followers have
degenerated? What is Roger’s position at the end of this
chapter?
• Action: How can you be sure Jack is no longer playing a
game?
• Theme: What happens to Piggy and the conch? Why is it
significant that these two events happen at the same time?
• Structure/Style: In what ways are the actions of this
chapter the anticipated ending of the progression
throughout the novel? (Give two examples.)
CHAPTER 12
• Setting: How is the setting’s role in the novel
concluded?
• Character: How successful are Ralph’s attempts to
rationalize what has happened?
• Action: How is Ralph saved at the last possible
moment?
• Theme: What are the themes identified on the
last page of the novel?
• Structure/Style: When the naval officer looks at
the boys, what does he see? How is what he says
shocking to the boys and to the reader?