Chapter+9&10


 * 1. Many people would argue that we have reached the climax in the story. Between the two chapters, which event, moment and/or scene(s) best signify the high point in the story? Explain what happened in that scene/moment/event and why you believe it best represents the turning point in the plot. In what ways will it now affect the rest of the story? The climax of the story was when Jack and his tribe bombarded Ralph’s shelter when they were sleeping. They took Piggy’s glasses. This will affect the rest of the story because now Ralph’s group does not have anything to light a fire with. Even if they are able to hunt, they will not be able to cook the meat. **


 * 2. In what ways can Simon's death be considered ironic? Think of the method of his death and why he was killed. What might his death symbolize? Simon’s death was ironic because he was the only one out of the group who knew there was not really a beast on the island and that it was just the evil building up inside all the boys. The irony is they killed him because they thought he was the beast. His death might symbolize the “beast” or evil overpowering all good left on the island. **


 * 3. Explain the significance of the chapter title "A View to Death". What might it mean? **
 * The title of the chapter might mean that the boys in Ralph’s tribe are going to eventually die because they have nothing to create a fire with and Jack will not accept them into his tribe. **
 * 4. How does Piggy's reaction to the circumstances surrounding Simon's death differ from Ralph's? Ralph believes he contributed to Simon’s death and it was all their fault. Piggy thinks it was an accident and they were not in the circle of the dance so they did not do it. **


 * 5. Piggy states that he believes that Simon "asked for it" (meaning that Simon was responsible for his own death). What does Piggy mean? Do you agree with him? Why? He means that Simon should not have crawled out of the forest in the dark without knowing that everyone would think he was the beast. We agree with piggy... He should have warned them that it was just him so they did not mistake him for the beast. **


 * 6. Towards the end of chapter 10, Ralph's tribe is awakened by strange noises outside. Ralph is so terrified that he prays "that the beast prefers littluns." What does this show about Ralph? This shows that he is only focused on saving himself and his older tribe members. **


 * 7. How does the theft of Piggy's glasses and the fact that the conch was left behind with Ralph signify a transfer of power from one tribe to the other? **
 * This shows that Jack does not need a conch to show he is the chief; his tribe will listen without needing a conch to show who is speaking. **