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A View to a Death

What do the flies buzzing around the Lord of the Flies symbolize?

What does Simon rush back to tell the group?

Find the section where Ralph and Piggy go to Jack's party. The author describes Piggy as being the center of social "derision."

In this context, what does "derision" mean in this context?

Ralph threatens to blow the conch to break up the party.

What has the conch come to symbolize?

Why do Piggy and Ralph join the chanting and dancing?

Why is Simon's death shocking, but not so surprising?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What do you think will happen next?