Characters Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Jack:
A
- Jack is tall, thin and bony
- ” His face was crumpled and freckled, and ugly without silliness”
- He has fiery hair and ugly appearance (+ blue eyes)
2
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Piggy:
A
- Piggy has glasses (due to being short sighted)
- He has a weight problem and asthma
- He is the most physically vulnerable of all the boys
- Very pale
3
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Ralph:
A
- Ralph has a strong build, “he might make a boxer, as far as width and heaviness of the shoulders went”
- “there was a mildness about his mouth and eyes that proclaimed no devil”
- He is around 12 years old and also has fair hair
4
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Roger:
A
- Roger is a small boy with dirty black and shaggy hair
- He is described as slight and furtive
5
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Simon:
A
- Simon is younger than Jack, Ralph and Piggy but not young enough to be a little-un
- Small and frail
- Straight black coarse hair
6
Q
Describe the physical appearance of Sam&Eric:
A
- They are young twins who look almost identical
- Barely having enough skin to cover the both of them
- Bullet headed
- Big-uns
7
Q
How does Ralph represent law and order on the island?
A
He takes charge of the boys and gives them jobs to make the island a better place.
8
Q
How does Ralph show he is brave?
A
“Ralph picked up his stick and prepared for battle.”
9
Q
How does Ralph show he is fair?
A
“The choir belongs to you, of course.”
10
Q
How does Ralph show he is honest?
A
“We’d talk but we wouldn’t fight a tiger. We’d hide.”
