What is the significance of the title in Lord of the Flies?
The title in Lord of the Flies actually refers to the boar’s head idol that Simon envisions, which is surrounded by flies. It also metaphorically refers to the rot and decay of society represented by the break-down of the boys’ civilization.
What was wrong with the boys fire?
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.
Who is the first boy to disappear in Lord of the Flies?
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| A | B |
|---|---|
| Who is the first boy to disappear? | A littlun |
| Where does the beast go during the day, according to one littlun? | Into the ocean |
| Who sees the dead parachutist first? | Sam and Eric |
| Who is the only boy to kill someone on the island by himself? | Roger |
Who does Jack strike after his first kill?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Whom does Jack strike shortly after his first kill? | Piggy |
| When Piggy is killed, what else is destroyed? | The conch |
| What object does Ralph clutch when he talks about Simon’s murder? | The conch |
| Who is the only boy to kill someone on the island by himself? | Roger |
How does Piggy first notice a boy is missing?
How does Piggy first notice a boy is missing, even though he doesn’t know his name? Piggy doesn’t see the boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark. What causes the drum-roll sound the boys hear in the fire? The drum-roll sound is caused by live trees exploding from the heat of the fire.
How did the boys start the fire LOTF?
After Jack rips the glasses off of Piggy’s face, Ralph takes them and focuses a ray from the sun onto the dry wood. Almost immediately, smoke begins to rise from the wood and the boys begin to blow until a tiny flame appears. The flame grows as the fire ignites and the boys start to celebrate their accomplishment.
What does Piggy realize about the little boy?
What does piggy realize about the little boy who had talked about the beastie? That he may have went off into the forest and that smoke and flames were there and he is missing.
Why is Ralph so concerned about the little ones?
Ralph is concerned with trying to keep everyone safe and get them rescued. He is the responsible one who tries to make rules that will work for everyone. He represents the good side of human nature.