Lord of the Flies 7-9

Ralph will get home and Ralph wants to know how he knows that

What does Simon predict as he talks to Ralph? How does Ralph react?

Ralph and the hunters kill a boar

Describe the hunt which takes place this chapter.

He is proud and excited

How does Ralph react to the first hunt in which he participates?

They reenact the hunt and Robert plays the pig

What game do the boys play after the hunt?

Why do you hate me? and Jack does't answer

What important question does Ralph as Jack? What is Jack's answer?

Ralph, Jack, and Roger and they run away

Who climbs the mountain to see the beast? How do they react?

Jack; wants to be the leader

Who blows the conch for the assembly? Why?

They want to keep Ralph and then Jack runs off

How do the rest of the boys react to Jack's suggestion that Ralph be replaced as leader? How does Jack respond?

climb the mountain to see the beast; but the others don't want to

What does Simon say they should do? How do the others react?

build it on the beach

What is done about the fire?

most sneak off and join Jack later

How do the boys feel about Jack's departure?

mother sow is brutally killed

What does Jack tell his band of followers?

This hunt was savage, brutal like rape and murder

How does the ensuring hunt differ from the previous ones?

Put the head on a stick. It's called that because it's evil like Satan

What did the hunters do with the head of their kill? Why is it called "the lord of the flies"?

he climbs the mountain to find the beast/ parachuter

Where does Simon go after he leaves "the lord of the flies"?

their hunger over their pride

Why do Ralph and Piggy decide to go attend Jack's feast?

they go with Jack besides Sam, Eric and Piggy

What happens when Jack asks Ralphs followers to join him?

Simon is killed

What tragic mistake is made in the frenzy and excitement of the dance?

He represented love and goodness

What has been Simon's function in the novel?