lord of the flies - jack Flashcards
start of the novel (The Sound of the Shell), how is jack presented?
presented as a natural leader
what quotes links to how jack is presented as a natural leader, in chapter 1?
I ought to be chief…because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp.
Choir! Stand still!
He was intimidated by the uniformed superiority and the offhand authority in Merridew’s voice.
whats the name of chapter 1?
the sound of the shell
start of the novel, (Fire on the Mountain), how is Jack presented?
presented as accepting civilisation
what quotes link to how Jack is presented as accepting civilisation, in chapter 2?
We’ll have rules! he cried excitedly. Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks ‘em-
His specs – use them as burning glasses!
We’ve got to have rules and obey them. After all, we’re not savages. We’re English, and the English are best at everything. So we’ve got to do the right things.
what’s the name of chapter 2?
Fire on the Mountain
what does golding explore through the character jack?
the evil that he believes is in everyone that would come out if the rules of society are taken away
the importance of law and order
middle of the novel (Painted Faces and Long Hair), how is jack presented?
through the slaughter of the pig and face paint, jacks violence escalates
what quotes link to jacks escalation of violence?
He looked in astonishment, no longer at himself but an awesome stranger.
Jack stood up as he said this, the bloodied knife in his hand.
I cut the pig’s throat-
what’s the name of chapter 4?
Painted faces and Long hair
end of the novel (Castle Rock), how is jack presented?
presented as embracing the violence and having an intension to kill
what quotes link to jack embracing the violence?
Viciously, with full intension, he hurled his spear at Ralph.
Chief.
Suddenly Jack bounded out from the tribe and began screaming wildly.
what’s the name of chapter 11?
Castle Rock
end of the novel (Cry of the Hunters), how is jack presented?
presented as accepting the leadership of Ralph and the loss of his power
what quotes link to jack accepting the leadership of Ralph and the loss of his own power?
A little boy who wore the remains if an extraordinary black cap on his red hair and carried a remains of a pair of spectacles at his waist, started forward, then changed his mind and stood still.
