Sam and Eric Flashcards
1
Q
“We were tired, repeated Sam, so we left early”
A
- Ashamed of what happened to Simon
- Trying to hide the fact that they were they
2
Q
“It kind of sat up”
A
- Mistake the dead parachutist for the beast
- Tell everyone making them believe it’s real when it isn’t
3
Q
“They’re going to hunt you tomorrow”
A
- Warn Ralph that he will be hunted and killed
- Would rather remain on Ralph’s side and retain civilised values
4
Q
“By custom now, one conch did for both twins for their substantial unity was recognised”
A
- Seen as one entity
- Can’t be told apart
5
Q
“Breathed together and grinned together”
A
- Do everything together
- Are humorous and funny
6
Q
“The twins shook their heads and pointed at each other and the crowd laughed”
A
- So alike that no one can tell them apart
- At first brings humour to the novel
7
Q
“You lemme go … and me”
A
- Brave and refuse to join the tribe
- Know it would be bad if they joined
8
Q
“Sam and Eric”
“Sam ‘n’ Eric”
“Samneric”
A
- Combining of names shows descent into savagery, devolving
- Decreasing amount of individuality
9
Q
How are Sam and Eric depicted in Lord of the Flies?
A
- Often referred to as one entity, “samneric”
- Loyal supporters of Ralph
- Easily excited
- Regularly finish one another’s sentences
- Coerced and manipulated into joining Jack’s tribe
- Warn Ralph about Jack’s plan to murder him
