Chap 1 Flashcards
How is piggy’s impuissance shown straight away when arriving on the island.
His physical incapability. His ‘asthma’ being repeated as his excuse to not being able to swim, blow the conch, etc.
He is described as ‘the fat boy’ in the opening description
Being called piggy.
How are Ralph’s eyes described in the first chapter and what does this suggest?
‘ Eyes that proclaimed no devil.’ This foreshadows that that he will be a good character and Golding is introducing the theme of good versus evil already.
How are the coconuts described in the first chapter and what does this suggest?
‘ skull like coconuts’ This implies a theme of death.
How does piggy present his intelligence and that he is less naive than the other boys in the first chapter?
He says ‘we ought to have a meeting.’
Ralph sees a ‘shell’ and piggy correctly identifies it as a conch.
He says’ we may stay here till we die’.
How is Jack straightaway presented as a character who enjoys having power and has little sympathy for others?
Jack is the leader of the choir and’ ‘commands’. Them to stay in line.
When piggy speaks to him he dismisses him and says ‘you’re talking too much. shut up fatty’
