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Ralph The elected leader of the boys and the main protagonist. He is neither the smartest nor the strongest but has a kind of quiet charisma and good looks. He tries to keep the boys focused on domestic order and the rules of civilization but loses his authority and almost his life to Jack's seizure of power. Piggy Subject of the group's ridicule for his weight, asthma, and general lack of physical prowess or stamina. He provides the brains of the group, as well as the spectacles nece...

the plane in which they were being transported to safety was shot down. How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Ralph is described as being pale with fair hair in the beginning. He is taller in relationship to Piggy, and thinner as well. He has wide shoulders and is built like a boxer. You can tell that he is better educated by his grammar. Finally, Ralph is a natural born leader which is evident when he creates order among the boys and makes sure everyone has a job. Describe Ralp...

How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Plane crash Describe Ralph's physical features. Fair hair, wearing a school uniform, and has the body shape of a boxer What was Ralph's initial reaction to being on the island? He was excited that there were no adults Describe Piggy's physical features. Shorter than Ralph, very fat, and wears glasses What was Piggy's reaction to being on the island? He is very unhappy about the whole thing How does Ralph re...

How are Ralph and Piggy different? Ralph is described as the fair boy with fair hair, and has a good build. Piggy is described as the fat boy, and it is said that he is short, pale, wears glasses, has a button nose, and has asthma. How the language in the first few paragraphs hint at the strangeness and terror of the island? Ralph is surrounded by creeper things and he sees visions of red and yellow, and he hears witch-like cries, these are all things of something very terrible and stra...

What was the scar where the plane crashed on the island How old is Ralph 12 What prevents Piggy from running or swimming overweight, asthma, poor eyesight What does Ralph find that Piggy thinks is valuable conch shell What does Piggy suggest be done with the conch shell They should use it to call for the other boys Why is Ralph elected chief everyone voted for him because he has the conch shell What does Ralph do for Jack to maintain the peace Tel...

At the beginning of the book. How do the boys get stranded on the island? The boys get stranded on the island by a plane crashing why can't piggy run, or swim? Piggy has asthma and therefore can;t do much to contribute to the group According to Piggy it's unlikely people know where they are. Why? Because back on the main land there was a atom bomb that just dropped Ralph finds what to call an assembly? a conch shell The rule that Ralph establish? You can only t...

How did the boys end up on the jungle island? Plane crash Describe Ralph's physical features. Fair hair, wearing a school uniform, and has the body shape of a boxer What was Ralph's reaction to being on the island? He was excited that there were no adults Describe Piggy's physical features. Shorter than Ralph, very fat, and wears glasses What was Piggy's reaction to being on the island? He is very unhappy about the whole thing How does Ralph respond to...

What is the "scar"? The "scar" is the strip of the island that was damaged by the cabin of the plane when it crashed How old is Ralph? 12 and a few months What prevents Piggy from running and swimming? his asthma and that his aunt has warned him against swimming. Also, his glasses prevent physical acivity What does Ralph find that Piggy sees as valuable? Ralph finds a conch shell What does Piggy suggest be done with the treasure Ralph has found? Piggy suggest...

Describe the setting of Lord of the Flies. A deserted, tropical, jungle-like island How do the boys get to the island? The plane that was bringing them to safety was shot down. Explain what the blonde boy is probably feeling when it dawns on him that there are no adults on the island and a "realized ambition overcame him" He is free to do as he pleases. What is the blonde boy's name? How old is he? Describe him. He is pale with fair hair, somewhat tall and thin. He is...

Who is the author? William Golding What is the nationality of the author and characters? How do you know? British, The Home Counties are around London What is the name of the first character presented? Ralph What color is Ralph's hair? Dirty blonde What does the author call the hole the plane crash made in the jungle? Scar What is the name of the boy Ralph first meets? Piggy What is a basic description of Piggy's physical features? Short, fat, w...