Chapter 7- Shadows and Tall Trees

Question 1

All the same. You’ll get back all right…

Answer 1

…I think so, anyway.

• Simon accepts that it is not definite.

Question 2

There was a bowl of…

Answer 2

…cornflakes with sugar and cream.

-Contrast to the “decaying coconuts” they need to eat, portrays how living on the island has its complexities.

Question 3

Ralph was full of fright…

Answer 3

…and apprehension and pride.

-In the middle of civilisation and savagery.

Question 4

That wasn’t the beast…

Answer 4

…That was a boar.

-Hints how Ralph is not used to being violent.

Question 5

Kill the pig! Cut his throat!…

Answer 5

…Kill the pig! Bash him in!

-Mob mentality, descending into savagery to a further extent.

Question 6

The desire to squeeze…

Answer 6

…and hurt was over-mastering.

-Temptation to inflict damage.

Question 7

Why do you…

Answer 7

…hate me?

-Ralph trying to stabilise the relationship between himself and Jack.

Question 8

A dark…

Answer 8

…figure moved.

-Roger is portrayed as this nefarious figure.