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Copia de Isabella Aytana Solano Arias - Lof Chapter 9 and 10

The document discusses the thoughts of characters Jack, Piggy, and Ralph after a tragedy in chapters 9 and 10, highlighting their guilt and trauma. It contrasts Ralph's focus on civilization and order with Jack's pursuit of power and savagery, detailing their differing priorities and leadership styles. Additionally, it identifies three symbols of civilization that Jack takes from Ralph and Piggy, representing the boys' descent into barbarism and loss of hope for rescue.

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Copia de Isabella Aytana Solano Arias - Lof Chapter 9 and 10

The document discusses the thoughts of characters Jack, Piggy, and Ralph after a tragedy in chapters 9 and 10, highlighting their guilt and trauma. It contrasts Ralph's focus on civilization and order with Jack's pursuit of power and savagery, detailing their differing priorities and leadership styles. Additionally, it identifies three symbols of civilization that Jack takes from Ralph and Piggy, representing the boys' descent into barbarism and loss of hope for rescue.

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Salvador Mantilla

After reading chapter 9 and 10 answer the following questions:

What were the thoughts of each of the following characters after the tragedy at the end of
chapter 9?

Jack’s thoughts: Jack also feels guilty about Simon’s death, but he also sees the
consequences his savage acts have brought.

Piggy’s thoughts: Piggy is also traumatized by the event and was influenced by the other
boys in the group.

Ralph’s thoughts: Ralph feels guilty and traumatized by the tragic event.

Contrast what were the important things Ralph and Jack tried to establish or impose in the
island. What was important to each one of them?

RALPH JACK

Ralph aims to establish a civilized society Jack seeks power and control, adopting an
and maintain order through democratic authoritarian and aggressive approach.
leadership.

Ralph prioritizes the signal fire as a means Jack becomes more obsessed with hunting
of attracting rescue ships. and securing a stable food source.

Ralph acknowledges the existence of the Jack, uses the idea of the beast to
beast as a symbol of fear. manipulate the other boys.

Ralph establishes a democratic system with Jack rejects this structure, eventually
the conch shell, allowing everyone to tell forming his own tribe with a hierarchical and
their opinions during assemblies. dictatorial structure.

Ralph consistently holds onto the hope of Jack becomes increasingly primal and
returning to civilization and maintaining the embraces a savage.
societal norms they left behind.

Why do you think they were capable of doing such a violent deed?

Jack: Because he was already wild and obsessed with killing the beast.

Piggy: He was scared because of the idea of a beast on the island and lost his mind control
and actions.
Ralph: He also confused Simon with the beast, and was scared, so those thoughts impulse
him to kill simon.

The littluns:

What were the 3 civilization items that Jack took away from Ralph and Piggy or stopped
using. What were those items for and what do they symbolize or were used for?

1.-Conch Shell: It symbolizes the freedom we have to speak and express ourselves in the
actual society. It has now been converted into a tiny memory of what civilization was for the
boys.

2.-The Pig’s Head on the stick: It is taken by Jack as a symbol of the transition from a
civilized society to a more primitive and violent one. Jack and his followers abandon the
initial goal of being rescued and instead focus on hunting for food. It symbolizes de descend
into barbarism.

3.-The Signal Fire: Initially, the signal fire represents the boys' hope for rescue and their
connection to civilization. As the story unfolds, the fire takes on dual symbolism. While it
remains a potential means of rescue, it also becomes a destructive force when it grows out
of control.

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