Lord of the Flies (Chapter 12) – Flashcards
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What does it mean (and who was the character) "whose image refused to blend with the ancient picture of a boy in shorts and a shirt?" Explain why Golding writes this.
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Bill because it shows they aren't the innocent little kids that they were when they got there
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Why is it ironic as to why the boys were being evacuated from their homes in the first place?
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Because if they were home they would, sooner or later, be forced to join the WWII army which probably would have done less damage
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What information does Ralph get from Sam and Eric?
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That Jack plans on going hunting for Ralph today
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What does it mean when "Roger sharpened a stick at both ends?"
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He was making a spear
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Explain Ralph's actions when he faces the Lord of the Flies?
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He is surprised and punches it in the face then knocks it off and breaks it
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How does Ralph avoid being killed? What are his strategies? Look closely at this. It trips people up every time.
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He hides where he can see them but they can't see him.
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What are his opposition's strategies for getting him out of the thicket?
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First rolling rocks down the hill at him Then smoke him out by lighting the whole forest on fire
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Who arrives at the end of the novel?
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An officer
