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chapter 7 LOTF

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  • What weird ritual do they perform in this chapter (with Robert as the "star")?
    They act out the killing of a pig.
  • What is the symbolic meaning of the chapter title - Shadows and Tall Trees
    The darkness/fear they are experiencing as they enter further into the forest/jungle.
  • When Jack spears the boar, the book says, "He felt the need of witnesses," Why is this?
    prove he is tough...like Jack/gain respect
  • Define bristle
    Hair stands up/usually in anger or fear
  • How does Jack draw attention away from Ralph after Ralph spears the boar?
    Jack shows his injured arm to the group.
  • What does Jack report after going to the top of the mountain?
    He saw a thing ... a bulge.
  • Metaphor: The pig run was a dark tunnel. Restate it as a simile.
    The pig run was like a dark tunnel.
  • What figurative language is used in this quote: "It gave the night a dentist chair unreality."
    metaphor
  • What does Simon do that shows his quiet bravery in this chapter?
    He goes in the darkness -- alone -- to check on Piggy.
  • Jack says, "We'll need meat - even if we're hunting the other thing [the beast]." What does this show about his character?
    He cannot prioritize the safety of the group/he is becoming more obsessed...
  • What does blunder mean?
    make a mistake
  • What question does Ralph ask Jack?
    Why do you hate me?
  • What do Sam and Eric (Samneric) offer to do instead of climb the mountain?
    Go tell Piggy what is going on.
  • What does decorum mean?
    using proper manners, demonstrating good manners
  • What does Simon tell Ralph at the beginning of the chapter?
    He will get rescued
  • What has happened to the fire and why is this important?
    The fire has gone out and now they can't go near it again because of the figure that is sitting there.
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