Jack

Question 1

how is Jack presented in lotf?

Answer 1

• arrogant
• vain
• immature
• egomaniac
• cruel
• narcissistic
• antagonist
• manipulative
• impulsive
• power-hungry
• controlling
• violent
• sadistic

Question 1

potential exam questions for Jack

Answer 1

• examine the presentation of Jack
• examine the relationship between Jack and Ralph
• examine the presentation of how Jack changes
• how does Golding use Jack to present evil within human nature?

Question 2

beginning quotes for Jack

Answer 2

'’I ought to be chief’’ said Jack with simple arrogance’ (ch.1)

‘the freckles on Jack’s face disappeared under a blush of mortification’ (ch.1)

‘for a minute became less a hunter than a furtive thing, ape-like’ (ch.3)

‘the madness came into his eyes again’ (ch.3)

‘he looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but at an awesome stranger’ (ch.4)

Question 3

middle quotes for Jack

Answer 3

'’Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies’’ (ch.5)

‘The words came from Jack viciously, as though they were a curse’ (ch.7)

‘He looked at Ralph, his thin body tensed, his spear held as if he threatened him’ (ch.7)

‘He isn’t a proper chief’ (ch.8)

‘The humiliating tears were running from the corner of each eye’ (ch.8)

‘He was safe from shame or self-consciousness behind the mask of his paint’ (ch.8)

Question 4

end quotes for Jack

Answer 4

‘The chief’s blush was hidden by the white and red clay’ (ch.10)

‘He was a chief now in truth’ (ch.10)

‘This is my end and my tribe’ (ch.11)

‘A little boy’ (ch.12)

‘changed his mind and stood still’ (ch.12)