Chapter 4 Lord Of The Flies Discussion Questions
Lord of The Flies Ch. 4-7
1. What holds does civilization have on Roger?
Civilization still has a little bit of control over Roger's mind and sanity. He seems to feel as if he is still surrounded by rules, laws, consequences and adults. Adults are the ones that make the rules and ensure they are enforced. In chapter four "Roger grabbed a handful of stones and began to throw them. Yet there was a space around Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law. Roger's arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins." This symbolizes civilization …show more content…
But one time stood out when I was reading. In the middle of the chapter Beast From Air Jack was going on about how he must hunt the beast and that the beast was a hunter's job. At this point Ralph finally lets it out. "And don't you want to be rescued? Don't you all want to be rescued?" He ultimately brings up the fact that without order there is nothing. He brings back the idea that because of this lack of law and rules they are stuck on this godforsaken island. He tells them it's like anarchy in a way. Jack feels that the rules don't apply to him, "Conch! Conch! We don't need that conch anymore!" The rule of the conch was the first to be set down and here it is being broken. The conch was the one thing that brought them all together with its powerful sound in the beginning and now it's being completely ignored. If Ralph had not brought up this subject then Jack would have soon gained power and led the kids. This would suddenly lead to chaos and anarchy. Ralph saves Jack's toosh even though Jack didn't realize it.
13. What dangers does Robert get into with the hunters?
In chapter seven everyone except for Piggy and the littluns are hunting for the beast. After Ralph hurls his spear at the pig and the pig scurries away, the kids start to play and have what they think is fun. But, it is nowhere near innocent fun. It is violent and savage-like. They circle Robert and pretend he is a pig. They make squealing noises like pigs and begin to jab him as if he were a pig. They chant, "Kill him! Kill him!" They hurt Robert physically and actually harm him. This was not a joke. They are becoming savage, really savage.
14. Answer Ralph's question, "Why do you hate
1. What holds does civilization have on Roger?
Civilization still has a little bit of control over Roger's mind and sanity. He seems to feel as if he is still surrounded by rules, laws, consequences and adults. Adults are the ones that make the rules and ensure they are enforced. In chapter four "Roger grabbed a handful of stones and began to throw them. Yet there was a space around Henry, perhaps six yards in diameter, into which he dare not throw. Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. Round the squatting child was the protection of parents and school and policemen and the law. Roger's arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins." This symbolizes civilization …show more content…
But one time stood out when I was reading. In the middle of the chapter Beast From Air Jack was going on about how he must hunt the beast and that the beast was a hunter's job. At this point Ralph finally lets it out. "And don't you want to be rescued? Don't you all want to be rescued?" He ultimately brings up the fact that without order there is nothing. He brings back the idea that because of this lack of law and rules they are stuck on this godforsaken island. He tells them it's like anarchy in a way. Jack feels that the rules don't apply to him, "Conch! Conch! We don't need that conch anymore!" The rule of the conch was the first to be set down and here it is being broken. The conch was the one thing that brought them all together with its powerful sound in the beginning and now it's being completely ignored. If Ralph had not brought up this subject then Jack would have soon gained power and led the kids. This would suddenly lead to chaos and anarchy. Ralph saves Jack's toosh even though Jack didn't realize it.
13. What dangers does Robert get into with the hunters?
In chapter seven everyone except for Piggy and the littluns are hunting for the beast. After Ralph hurls his spear at the pig and the pig scurries away, the kids start to play and have what they think is fun. But, it is nowhere near innocent fun. It is violent and savage-like. They circle Robert and pretend he is a pig. They make squealing noises like pigs and begin to jab him as if he were a pig. They chant, "Kill him! Kill him!" They hurt Robert physically and actually harm him. This was not a joke. They are becoming savage, really savage.
14. Answer Ralph's question, "Why do you hate