Find the passage where Ralph leaves volunteers to investigate the "castle" on his own. The author states that Ralph was surrounded by "chasms" of empty air.

What feeling does the term "chasms" create in the reader?

Find the passage soon after Ralph and Piggy meet on the beach for the first time where Piggy looks at Ralph "enviously."

What does it mean when Piggy looks "enviously" at Ralph?

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent and idea or meaning in addition to its literal meaning.

In this chapter, what does the fire on the mountain symbolize?

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How does Jack feel about the littluns' belief in the 'beast'?

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What is the difference between Jack's and Ralph's views on this new area of the island?

How is the character Jack described when he is first introduced?

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Who does Piggy realize must have died in the forest fire?

Which three descriptions of Jack are true at this point in the book?

In addition to his physical appearance, Jack's behavior has changed since chapter 2.

What is significant about his behavior at the beginning of this chapter?

Why do Ralph and Jack argue after Jack returns from hunting?

Ralph mentions that the fire is important because they want to be rescued, and Jack has to think for a moment before he can remember what "rescue" means.

What does this illustrate about the character of Jack?

Which boy is proving to be the most thoughtful and helpful in the group?

The argument between Jack and Ralph ends without resolution. Then, Golding describes the two boys as "walk[ing] along, two continents of experience and feeling, unable to communicate."

What does this description highlight about their relationship?

Jack says that the younger children who are afraid of the "beastie" are "batty" and "crackers."

What do "batty" and "crackers" mean in this context?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What do you think will happen next?

What revelation does Simon make about the beast?

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