Chapter 5: "Beast of Water"
1.Trace the references to the beast in the novel thus far. Parallel that with the diminishing sense of order on the island & the boys' gradual embracing of Jack's savagery. What's the true nature of the beast on the island that Simon's unable to verbally define?
2. Discuss how & why Jack disrupts the meeting. What is at the core of the power struggle between he and Ralph? What techniques of anarchy & disruption does Jack apply? What is the result? What does it tell you about the characters of Jack & Ralph?
Chapter 6: "Beast From Air"
1. Consider the character of Jack Merridew. How does he appear to be a qualified leader? What are his actual qualifications? Would he be a good leader? Why or why not? Compare him to Ralph. Who's better suited to lead the boys? Generally sum up why Jack's character's introducing anarchy on the island & how?
2. What's the symbolic significance of the parachutist? How & why's it mistaken for the beast?In what ways is it...
2006-11-21 14:25:20 · 2 answers · asked by J.A. 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
a symbol of the beast?
2006-11-21 14:25:36 · update #1
PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTIONS SO THAT I CAN RECORRECT MYSELF IF I HAVE ANY WRONG ANSWERS, THANKS! :)
2006-11-21 14:25:56 · update #2
No, I cannot help you with a Lord of the Flies question. Well maybe I could if you had a question rather than an essay.
2006-11-21 14:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sparknotes.com and search for LOTF. There is some pretty good information there to get you started.
2006-11-22 05:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋