Semester 1, 2023-2024 Lord of The Flies - Discovery Questions Ch. 4-5 Literary Devices: For each quote, 1) tell me what literary device Golding employs, 2) explain why you think the quote demonstrates that device by referencing specific words, AND 3) explain Golding's purpose for using the device. How might it enhance theme, mood, characters, etc.? • “At midday the illusions merged into the sky and there the sun gazed down like an angry eye" (58). • "Two grey trunks rubbed each other with an evil squeaking that no one had noticed by day” (90). Chapter 4: "Painted Faces and Long Hair” In order to earn full credit, answer the following questions with accuracy, in complete sentences, and with detail. Make it evident that you read the chapter(s). 1. Why do Roger and Maurice kick over the sand castles of the younger children? 2. Why, according to the narrator, does Roger not throw the rocks to hit Henry? What comment is being made about civilization? What is this action foreshadowing? 3. Why does Jack paint his face? How has his personality developed from the beginning of the novel? What effect does painting themselves have on the hunters' behavior? 4. What causes the hunters, who had promised to keep the fire burning, to neglect it and allow it to go out? Why is it a big deal that the fire went out anyway? 5. What creates the rift between Jack and Ralph? What two worlds does the narrator say that Jack and Ralph depict? 6. What do you think will result from the open conflict between Jack and Ralph and from Jack's success at getting meat? What is the significance of the boys' reaction to being able to eat meat, and how does this compare to their reaction to having missed a chance to be rescued? Semester 1, 2023-2024 7. What happens at the end of the chapter that is significant? Explain its significance. Chapter 5: "Beast from the Water" 1. What change has come over Ralph as a result of the signal fire incident? How have his values changed? 2. What points does Ralph make at the meeting? What general point does he make that he wants people to discuss? Why are these points so significant? 3. What does Jack say in response to Ralph's comments? Why do you think Ralph is shocked? 4. What does Piggy mean by his claim that “life is scientific”? What does he mean when he suggests that "there isn't no fear, either[…] unless we get frightened of people"? 5. What is Simon saying when he thinks the "beast" may be inside the boys themselves? 6. The meeting disintegrates due to the increasing fear and confusion among the boys. Jack defies the rules and starts talking without having the conch. When Ralph shouts to Jack, "You're breaking the rules," Jack responds, "Who cares?" What is Ralph's response? What does this show about his character? 7. Why does Piggy desperately want Ralph to stay on as chief? 8. In what sense are Ralph, Piggy, and Simon in conflict with the rest of the boys?