Lord of the Flies, Chapters 2, Grades 9-10
In Chapter 2 of 'Lord of the Flies', the boys' attempt to establish order and survival strategies on the island takes a more structured form. This chapter introduces the challenges and dynamics of leadership and cooperation among the boys. Pay close attention to how the characters interact with each other and the evolving group dynamics.
Question 1
What is decided about the conch in this chapter, and how does it affect the boys' meetings?
Question 2
Describe the 'beastie' that a littleun is afraid of. How do the older boys react to his fear?
Question 3
The signal fire becomes a significant symbol in this chapter. What does it represent, and how do the boys go about creating it?
Question 4
Analyze how the roles of Ralph and Jack begin to differ in this chapter. How does their approach to leadership and survival contrast?
Question 5
Reflect on the fire's outcome at the end of the chapter. What does this event suggest about the boys' ability to manage their situation on the island?
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