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Kayla Plauger

Chapter 1 1. William Golding paid such close attention to each minuscule detail so you, as the reader, can better understand how the island feels and looks to the boys.

2. In the overall effect of the book the character descriptions assist you to better understand the boys’ personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.

3. To the boys the island initially looks roughly boat shaped and an island ready for exploration.

4. The conversation between Ralph and Piggy shows that Ralph is carefree and a little immature for his age. From the dialog in the story it is implied that Piggy lived a sheltered life and is cautious.

5. The boys selected a chief for the group because they wanted to keep some continuity and structure.

6. Without adult supervision the some of the boys shed their outer layers to keep cool. On the other hand the rest of the boys are still fully clothed because they are continuing to abide by the adults rules even though they aren’t present.

Chapter Two 1. The younger boys, with little life experiences, want to play and are not concerned about the future. The older boys, on the other hand, are more concentrated on getting things done, finding food, and getting rescued.

2. Piggy is brutally picked on because of his asthma, and his weight. Piggy is also smarter than the rest of the group and has more common sense which intimidates the rest of the group.

3. Later in the afternoon the island looked like a warzone and extremely unfriendly place to be.

4. The disappearance of the small boy adds suspense and fear to the overall plot off the book.

Chapter Three 1. Jack shows that he is controlling and blood thirsty by wanting to be chief and bossing the choir boys around. Jack as a hunter is insecure in his desire to kill shown by the inability to kill a pig.

2. The parallels between the way the boys act and treat

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