What does Percival say when Jack asks him where the beast lives? Why do you think he says this? What …

Chapter 5: “Beast from Water” What change has come over Ralph as a result of the signal fire incident? How …

Chapter 5: “Beast From Water” Trace the references to the beast in the novel thus far. Parallel that with the …

Chapter 4: “Painted Faces and Long Hair” Examine Simon’s actions in this chapter and compare them to Roger’s. Both boys …

How do the hunters behave in response to the success of the hunt, and what is the significance of this …

Describe the behavior of the boys at the beginning of the chapter. What thematic significance does this scene have? Why …

Why do you think Jack and the littluns (and others, probably) have fears about a “beastie,” but Ralph, Simon, and …

How are the all of the boys except Ralph and Simon (and Jack) behaving? What is Golding telling us about …

Chapter 3: “Huts on the Beach” Trace the path of Jack’s success as a hunter and Ralph’s growing ineffectiveness as …

Chapter 2: “Fire on the Mountain” What is the significance of the boys’ first attempt at the fire? How does …