Chapter 8- Gift for the darkness

Question 1

The sound of the…

Answer 1

…inexpertly blown conch.

-Conveys how Jack is not civilised and perhaps conveys how he is not the right leader.

Question 2

The humiliating tears were…

Answer 2

…running from the corner of each eye.

-Created a bigger reason for him to get revenge, this is a result of him not being acknowledged by the other boys as a leader.

Question 3

I’m not going…

Answer 3

…to play any longer.

-Serious but for the wrong reasons.

Question 4

Jack!

Answer 4

-Ralph attempts to regain the friendship they used.

Question 5

We’ll hunt…

Answer 5

…I’m going to be chief.

-Finally going to do what he wishes.

Question 6

Forget the…

Answer 6

…beast!

-Hints how he is finally understanding the realities of the existence of this so-called ‘beast.’

Question 7

Sharpen…

Answer 7

…a stick at both ends.

-Roger, hints his full capacity of evil.

Question 8

This head is for the beast…

Answer 8

…It’s a gift.

-Represents the descent into savagery, willing to sacrifice the innocent.

Question 9

Jack…

Answer 9

….a taboo was evolving around that word too.

-Not acceptable to be like him.

Question 10

You are a silly little boy…

Answer 10

…said the Lord of the Flies.

-The pig’s head symbolising the capability of evil amongst the boys.

Question 11

He fell down…

Answer 11

…and lost consciousness.

-Simon is affect by this supernatural force.