Chapter 5- Lord of the Flies "Beast from Water"

So here are the questions for Viktor  (and everyone else!!) for next Friday

Chapter 5: Beast from Water

Key Quote

All this I meant to say. Now I've said it. You voted me for chief. Now you do what I say." They quieted, slowly, and at last were seated again. Ralph dropped down and spoke in his ordinary voice. 

Questions

1. What time of day does Ralph unwisely choose for this assembly?

2. Which matters does Ralph intend to address and solve?

3. Who first speaks of the beast in the jungle?

4. Who first introduces the notion that the beast comes from the sea?

5. Which of the boys is the first to denounce the power of the conch?

6. Who does Ralph chastise for wandering in the jungle at night?

7. Which of the boys suggests that the beast could be from the sea because all the creatures in the sea haven’t been found yet?

8. Who challenges Ralph’s leadership by saying, “You can’t hunt, you can’t sing”?

9. Which two boys desperately try to convince Ralph to remain as chief after Jack breaks up the meeting?

Quotes

“The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away.

"…fear can't hurt you any more than a dream. There aren't any beasts to be afraid of on this island . . . Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies!"

Discussion Questions

1. Why are the rules so important to Ralph? What are the consequences of breaking them?

2.Why is it important for the book that the meeting (assembly) breaks down?