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Chapter 8

Chapter 8. THE RISE OF EVIL. Highlighting the Symbols. “The conch glimmered among the trees” “Piggy put on his one glass”. Jack vs. Ralph. Jack calls the meeting Even Ralph is bitter against the constant “Talk” Jack calls Ralph a coward, and claims he hates the hunter

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Chapter 8

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  1. Chapter 8 THE RISE OF EVIL

  2. Highlighting the Symbols • “The conch glimmered among the trees” • “Piggy put on his one glass”

  3. Jack vs. Ralph • Jack calls the meeting • Even Ralph is bitter against the constant “Talk” • Jack calls Ralph a coward, and claims he hates the hunter • Jack attempts a coup to overthrow Ralph’s rule, and fails initially

  4. Piggy’s Awakening • Piggy opens once Jack leaves the group • “I think I can tell you what Ralph is going to say next” • “intellectual daring to move the fire from the mountain” • Even helps with the manual work • Removed his glasses voluntarily and even plans a small feast. • What is the significance by Golding having his intellectual blossom in the absence of Jack

  5. Jack’s New Plan • “Forget the Beast” • “We’ll hunt.” • “We shan’t dream so much down here.” • “We’ll raid them and take the fire.” • Plans to leave part of the kill for the Beast • What is the significance of Jack’s new measures? What is gained, and what is lost? • “This is near the end of the island” Foreshadowing

  6. The “Hunt” p 134-135 • The pigs lay “sensuously” • “The hunters followed her, wedded in lust” • “Bright flowers grew and butterflies danced”- contradictory images • “She squealed and bucked”, “stabbing,” “prodding,” pushing, “collapsed under them” • “the air was full of sweat and noise” • “the spear moved forward inch by inch” • “they were heavy and fulfilled upon her”

  7. Ralph’s Epiphanies • “Supposing I got like the others – not caring” • “What makes things break up the way they do.” • “We must keep the fire going” • Interrupted by a show of force from savages

  8. Taboo and Ritual • The taboo around Jacks name (140) • The ritual of the meeting and the calm it brings with it (141)

  9. Interview with the Lord of the Flies • “I’m part of you.” • Suggests that Simon walk away while he can • “We are going to have fun on this island.” – What does this phrase mean, as it has been used several times throughout the book from, Ralph, Jack, and the Beast • Simon passes out under the dark influence of the Beast- note how sleep always lead to transition.

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