LOTF - Quotes

Question 1

The need for civilisation

Answer 1

“There aren’t any grownups. We shall have to look after ourselves. “ – (Ch. 2 Pg. 33).

“Like kids!” he said scornfully. “Acting like a crowd of kids!” – (Ch. 2 Pg. 38).

Question 2

The evil, which lies within man

Answer 2

‘He found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life… though it were part of a brighter childhood’ –(Ch. 5 Pg. 76)

Kill the beast! Cut its throat! Spill the blood!”– (Ch. 4 Pg. 75)

Question 3

Mob rule—crowd mentality

Answer 3

“All at once the crowd swayed towards the island and were gone-following Jack. Even the tiny kids went and did their best among the leaves and broken branches.” – (Ch. 2 p38)

“Then they stepped back laughing with triumphant pleasure…on his head.” – (Ch. 2. p39)

Question 4

The loss of innocence

Answer 4

“Kill the beast! Cut its throat! Spill the blood!” – (Ch. 9 p152)

“He found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life…one’s feet.” – (Ch. 5 p76)

Question 5

Power and the abuse of power

Answer 5

“Go on. Tie them.” – (Ch.11 p179)

“More wood. All of you get more wood.” – (Ch. 2 p41)

Question 6

Blindness and sight

Answer 6

“Kill the beast! Cut its throat! Spill the blood!” “Now out of the terror rose another desire, thick, urgent, blind.” –(Ch. 9 p152)

“ … Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.” – (Ch. 12 p202)

Question 7

Fear of the unknown

Answer 7

“ Now he says it was a beastie.” – (Ch. 2 p35)

“Why don’t you go? Are you frightened?” (Ch. 7 p121)