Leadership LoF Flashcards
What does the Conch symbolise?
Civilisation, Rules, Democracy, Order.
What can someone do when they are holding the conch?
They have the right to speak their thought and suggestions to what the boys should do.
Who is leader at the beginning of LoF and what kind of leadership is he?
Ralph-Democracy.
What is the quote about Ralph and Jack’s bond between eachother breaking because of the fire?
“By the time the pile was built, they were on different sides of a high barrier”
Who suggested to call a vote for choosing leader?
Roger
What are Ralph’s main focus as leader?
Rescue by keeping the fire alive and building shelters.
What does Jack say when he leaves Ralph’s group?
“I’m not going to play any longer. Not with you”
What does Ralph say about the rules when the group are talking about the beast?
“Because the rules are they only things we’ve got”
What does Jack say about the rules when the group are talking about the beast?
“Bollocks to the rules!”
What does Roger think to himself when he hears about Jack beating Wilfred?
“Possibilities of irresponsible authority”
What does the Conch exploding signidy?
The end of democracy and the begining of savagery
How is Roger described when he moves towards Samneric?
“A nameless authority”
What is Jack reffered to when he is leader?
Chief
What kind of leader is Jack?
Dictator
Why do people follow Jack?
They are scared that if they dont, he will kill/harm them
Why did Golding choose to have Jack and Ralph as leaders?
He did this to reflect the war that was going on in the adult world and show the difference between democracy and dictatorship.
What is the use of “Ceased to exist” in the quote “The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist”?
It shows that democracy between the boys is complete gone in an extremly violent way and the bnoys will descend into savagery.
