Ralph Quotes Flashcards
What does Ralph say about his father in Chapter 1
“He’s a commander in the Navy. When he gets leave he’ll come and rescue us.”
This shows Ralphs trust in his father, suggesting he blindly follows the ideas that are given to him. His father could also be the inspiration of Ralph’s way of leadership
How did Ralph react when Piggy told him his name
‘Ralph shrieked with laughter’
Ralph showed no empathy and compassion about how it made Piggy feel. This shows Ralph’s original childlike behaviour
How does Ralph show his power in chapter 1
“Shut up.”
Ralph is in control over the other boys, and he can tell them what to do and how. He uses imperatives
How does Ralph use inclusive language in the first chapter after exploring
“we’re on an island”
‘We’
How does Ralph show his optimism in the first chapter?
“We want to be rescued; and of course we shall be rescued”
How is ralph first introduced - physical
‘boy with fair hair’
How did Golding foreshadow that Ralph will be one of the good boys
‘no devil’
How does Ralph take leadership to show they will be ok - chapter 1
“This is our island. It’s a good island. Until the grown ups come to fetch us we’ll have fun.”
How does Ralph change towards Piggy after Jack is mean to Piggy - Chapter 4 after ship passing
‘looking with more understanding at Piggy’
What is Ralphs priority
“the fire is the most important thing on the island.”
How does Ralph show his awe for piggy after the ship passes - chapter 5 beast from water
“I can’t think. Not like Piggy.”
How does Ralph try to change the boys commitment to his cause
“We decide things. But they don’t get done.”
How does Ralph assert his authority after the ship passes and they have and assembly - chapter 5
“Now you do what I say.”
How does Ralph foreshadow that the beast is not real
“talk about this fear and decide there’s nothing in it.”
What does Ralph say when the boys go to Jack
“If I blow the conch and they don’t come back; then we’ve had it”
“We’ll never be rescued.”
