Castle Rock

At the beginning of the chapter, Piggy is suffering from "myopia," which means "a lack of sight, intelligence, or imagination". Piggy's "myopia" is physical.

Which character suffers from another type of "myopia"?

Why does Ralph suggest that they clean up and put on more clothes when they confront Jack and his tribe?

What is the main idea of the speech Piggy imagines giving to Jack?

When Ralph and his few remaining followers approach Castle Rock, what does Roger start to do?

Look at the passage describing Jack's "mask" of face paint. The mask is described as giving him "anonymity."

What does it mean to be "anonymous"?

What is the "zup" noise that continues throughout Piggy's speech about how the boys are acting like savages?

Examine the characters of Simon and Piggy.

What did they have in common that led to their murders?

What else is destroyed when Piggy is killed?

Why is the conch so important in this chapter?

What is Jack's response to Piggy's death?

What is this chapter mainly about?

What do you think will happen next?