Chapter 2- Fire on the Mountain Flashcards
All the same…
….you need an army for hunting.
-Said by Jack when Ralph highlights the necessities not present in the island, establishes Jack’s priorities.
We’ll have rules!…
…he cried excitedly. Lots of rules!
-As a chief he was perhaps influenced by the teachers at school to use this leadership roles to his advantage and maintain a peaceful organisation amongst the island.
Cradling…
…the great cream shell.
-Piggy is clinging onto civilisation.
Nobody knows…
…where we are, said Piggy.
-Deep thoughts, considers the reality of the consequences.
That’s what I…
…was going to say.
-Relationship between Piggy and Ralph, in agreement or it could be considered that Ralph is only agreeing due to his leadership.
Until the grownups come…
…to fetch us we’ll have fun.
-Jack’s mindset, no law and order, wishes to live in the moment despite it not necessarily being efficient enough.
He wants to know…
…what you’re going to do about the snake-thing.
-First time this so-called ‘beast’ is mentioned, ‘snake-thing’ religious allegory to convey this reincarnation of evil.
But there isn’t…
…a beastie!
-Ralph is in denial, a supernatural beast is not possible to be existing on the island.
Shut up! Wait!…
…Listen!
-The ‘beast’ is causing uncomfortable amongst the boys.
Like kids! he said scornfully…
…Acting like a crowd of kids!
-In reality they are a crowd of kids however, they need to act more responsibly.
He cleared his throat and went on…
…Will you light the fire?
-Hints Ralph’s embarrassment, he is not able to complete something as leader. Jack was also the second person to be a candidate for the leadership role.
My specs! howled Piggy…
…Give me my specs!
-Taking advantage of Piggy as he is an outsider.
Life became a race…
…with the fire.
-Hints how essential the signal fire is if they wanted to be rescued.
I got the conch, Piggy said…
…Indignantly. You let me speak!
-Civilisation is his main priority.
We’ve got to have rules and obey them…
After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are the best at everything.
-Patriotism from Jack, hints how he clings onto civilisation, but this is also ironic since he becomes the primary opposition for those still clinging onto civilisation.
